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Senate confirms Army veteran Mark Esper secretary of defence
WASHINGTON - The Senate has confirmed Army veteran and former defence industry lobbyist Mark Esper as secretary of defence. Esper's confirmation ends a stretch of seven months the Pentagon didn't have...
Jul 23, 2019
Muenster Red Sox 15U AA team one of three local teams to win baseball provincials
The Muenster Red Sox have brought back a provincial baseball title in the 15U AA Tier 1 division.The Red Sox hosted the three-day event from July 19 to July 21, something that makes for a crazy weeken...
Jul 23, 2019 The Muenster 15U AA Red Sox won the final 16-15 against Unity. (Facebook/Muenster Red Sox Minor Baseball)
Trudeau's former right-hand adviser playing role in Liberal election campaign
OTTAWA - With three months to go now until the election, the Liberals are intensifying campaign efforts with Prime Minister Trudeau hitting party events to drum up support and...
Jul 23, 2019
Wrongful death suits filed in SC prison riot
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Two federal lawsuits filed Tuesday claim South Carolina corrections officials violated prisoners' constitutional rights by failing to prevent a riot in which seven inmates were killed...
Jul 23, 2019
5 things you may not know about Boris Johnson, UK's next PM
LONDON - Here are five things you may not know about Boris Johnson, who is set to become Britain's next prime minister on Wednesday: HE HASN'T ALWAYS BEEN SO CONFIDENT While Johnson is known for his b...
Jul 23, 2019
Feds officially launch contract to supply 88 new fighter jets
OTTAWA - Canada is officially asking four companies to send in their bids to supply a new fleet of fighter jets for the Royal Canadian Air Force. The 88 jets are to replace the country's aging CF-18s,...
Jul 23, 2019
CBSA looks for actors to play smugglers, be struck for recruit training program
OTTAWA - The Canada Border Services Agency is looking for a handful of stunt actors to be thrown down, handcuffed, searched and beaten to help train new recruits. The agency has posted bid docume...
Jul 23, 2019
Volunteer Opportunities in the PA Region of Sask Health Authority
The following are Volunteer Service Opportunities in Prince Albert and area for the week of July 22, 2019The Volunteer Services Department is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers ...
Jul 23, 2019
Doug Ford says Boris Johnson will do 'great job' as Britain's next prime minister
LUCAN, Ont. - Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Boris Johnson will do a "great job" as Britain's next prime minister. Ford praised the new leader of Britain's Conservative Party at a news conference in L...
Jul 23, 2019
Mariano Rivera closes Baseball HOF induction ceremony
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - The chants began even before baseball's greatest closer stood to make his speech. "Mariano! Mariano! Mariano!" The former New York Yankees reliever paused and smiled. "I don't unde...
Jul 23, 2019