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Report says Montreal needs to recognize 'systemic racism' and take action against it
MONTREAL - A report published today says the City of Montreal has neglected the fight against racism and failed to recognize the systemic nature of discrimination. The 261-page document follows a...
Jun 15, 2020
Trans Mountain pipeline restarts after light crude spills in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Trans Mountain says oil is flowing again through its pipeline after as much 190,000 litres of light crude spilled from a pumping facility in Abbotsford, B.C...
Jun 15, 2020
Full, updated provincial budget to be released today
On Monday, Saskatchewan politicians will pick up where they left off nearly three months ago, heading back into the legislative chambers to debate a budget and finish the spring sitting.The sitting wa...
Jun 15, 2020
Justices rule gay workers protected from job discrimination
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative...
Jun 15, 2020
Canadian international Alphonso Davies voted Bayern player of the month for May
MUNICH - Canadian international Alphonso Davies has been voted Bayern Munich's player of the month for May. The 19-year-old Bayern Munich fullback got 37 per cent of the fan vote, ahead of Joshua Kimm...
Jun 15, 2020
PHOTOS: State of emergency declared in Humboldt after heavy rains cause flooding
Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench declared a local state of emergency Sunday after several inches of heavy rainfall flooded portions of the city.The storm began around 3 p.m., hitting the northwestern portion...
Jun 15, 2020
Ceremony to be held for families of two Indigenous people killed by N.B. police
METEPENAGIAG, N.B. - The families of two Indigenous people recently shot to death by New Brunswick police were expected to meet today at a First Nation near Miramichi. A message po...
Jun 15, 2020
Melfort Heliport project goes to tender, completion date before Sept. 30
The Melfort Heliport Project has gone to tender.The project will see a heliport built on the grounds of Melfort Union Hospital."This is a new milestone for the Health Advocacy Committee and the helipo...
Jun 15, 2020
Spike Lee issues apology after defending Woody Allen
NEW YORK - After voicing support for Woody Allen and criticizing cancel culture, Spike Lee apologized Saturday for words he said were "wrong." In an interview Friday on the New York radio station WOR ...
Jun 15, 2020
Bars reopening in New Orleans. Will tourists come?
NEW ORLEANS - Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an uncertain one, as they began letting customers in Saturday for the first time in months. Capacity is limited to 25 per cent,...
Jun 15, 2020