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2 justices slam court's 2015 decision in gay marriage case
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court, already poised to take a significant turn to the right, opened its new term Monday with a jolt from two conservative justices who raised new criticism of the court's em...
Oct 05, 2020
New support programs begin for Canadians with COVID-19 or caring for people with it
OTTAWA - Canadians forced to miss work because of COVID-19 can start applying for financial support from the federal government this week.The new benefits come amid concerns about new lockdowns and jo...
Oct 05, 2020
London win a good test for Lakatos, who plans to race marathon at Paralympics
Canadian wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos has one workout he loathes. He wheels for an hour on rollers in his garage, maintaining a heart rate of 165. It's close enough to his maximum heart rate o...
Oct 05, 2020
Humboldt Fire Department captain seeking spot on city council
The captain of the Humboldt Fire Department has decided it's time for a change and wants to serve his community in a different way by running for city council.Darcy Leonew has called Humboldt home for...
Oct 05, 2020
School Days
The ABCs of using RESP funds.Your wee babes have grown into young adults ready to take on the world - or at least head to, post-secondary education. Knowing that college and university come with a hef...
Oct 05, 2020
Canada captain Christine Sinclair looks to help young girls impacted by the pandemic
With two nieces aged six and 10, Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair knows all too well the impact of the pandemic and everything that comes with it on today's youth. "They've struggled with not b...
Oct 05, 2020
Moe promises to restart Active Families Benefit and 750 new childcare spaces
Scott Moe has pledged to restart the Active Families Benefit and add 750 additional childcare spaces over the next four year. Moe made the announcement at a campaign stop Monday at the Alfred Jenkins ...
Oct 05, 2020
Lottery system for popular parent, grandparent visa program reinstated for this year
OTTAWA - A popular immigration program that allows people to sponsor their parents or grandparents to come to Canada is reverting to a lottery system. Federal Immigration Minister Marco Mendicin...
Oct 05, 2020
National Catholic Health Care Week October 4 – 10
At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths - es...
Oct 05, 2020
Penticton, B.C., man accused in 4 deaths to plead guilty: defence
KELOWNA, B.C. - The lawyer for a man accused in a shooting that left four people dead in Penticton, B.C., says his client plans to plead guilty next week. John Brittain was charged with three co...
Oct 05, 2020