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International group asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves contract
OTTAWA - The head of an international organization Ottawa hired to give advice on identifying possible remains in unmarked graves at former residential schools says to give its coming work a chance. T...
Feb 22, 2023
Record-tying seven-ender sends Silvernagle to second win at Scotties
Saskatchewan's Robyn Silvernagle tied a record Wednesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.Silvernagle and her North Battleford team put up a seven in the eighth end of their game against Nunavut's...
Feb 22, 2023
'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say
CALGARY - The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police says it believes, based on research it commissioned, that it would be "incredibly premature" to think about decriminalizing drugs. Instead, it say...
Feb 22, 2023
Judge to amend order restricting strike action in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE - A Northwest Territories Supreme Court judge says he will amend an order restricting strike action in Yellowknife after mediation between lawyers representing the city and Public Service ...
Feb 22, 2023
Hockey Canada renews partnership with Sheldon Kennedy's Respect Group
CALGARY - Hockey Canada says it has renewed and expanded a partnership with Respect Group, an advocacy organization co-founded by former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy. In a statement released Wednesday, ...
Feb 22, 2023
Sask. realtors say province has affordability problem with housing inventory
The effects of inflation have been felt throughout the entire global economy.That has had a significant impact on almost all economic activity, but Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO Chris Guerette...
Feb 22, 2023
Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says he is open to making "adjustments" to the Churchill Falls energy agreement between his province and Newfoundland and Labrador ahead of the offici...
Feb 22, 2023
Ottawa revives Law Commission of Canada, announces hires for key roles
OTTAWA - The federal government is reviving an independent commission to offer advice to cabinet on reforming Canadian laws, and has announced its picks for key roles. McGill University law professor ...
Feb 22, 2023
Maple Leafs announce injured defenceman Jake Muzzin won't play again this season
TORONTO - Jake Muzzin won't play again this season. Whether the veteran defenceman can eventually resume his NHL career remains to be seen. The Maple Leafs announced Thursday the ailing Toronto blue-l...
Feb 22, 2023
At Canada Winter Games, children of top athletes say their advice helps development
HALIFAX - For some athletes at the Canada Winter Games, the discipline of elite sport has been part of their lives since they bounced on their parents' muscled legs. And as the Games unfold in Prince ...
Feb 22, 2023