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Chrétien says he never heard of abuse at residential schools during time as minister
MONTREAL - Former prime minister Jean Chrtien says that when he was in government he was unaware of the abuse that took place in residential schools across the country. Speaking Sunday on the popular ...
Oct 25, 2021
UN urges Canada, allies to address unprecedented hunger in Afghanistan
OTTAWA - A new United Nations report is predicting dire hunger for more than half of Afghanistan's people in the coming months unless Canada and its Western allies step up with greater financial suppo...
Oct 25, 2021
Independent MP, disavowed as a Liberal candidate, submitted expenses to the Liberals
OTTAWA - Kevin Vuong, the Independent MP dropped as a candidate by the Liberals days before the election, says he will pay back campaign expenses he submitted to the party. Vuong submitted over $600 i...
Oct 25, 2021
Hard work pays off on the field for Riders’ Deon Lacey
Deon Lacey is used to being an underdog."I wouldn't say I was an outsider, but just not coming from a lot like some kids would have come from, I didn't have a lot of opportunity to really showcase any...
Oct 25, 2021
Trudeau headed to Europe as G20 leaders meet in person for first time since pandemic
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is flying to Europe later this week touting Canada's climate plan and post-pandemic recovery progress at leaders' summits in Italy and Scotland. Trudeau's six-da...
Oct 25, 2021
Incoming vaccinations will ‘definitely’ bring child case rates down: Shahab
Through the pandemic, about a third of cases in Saskatchewan have been in kids and teens, so as cases have gone up in Saskatchewan the last few months, so have cases in kids.However, those high number...
Oct 25, 2021
Lake Country Co-op Donation to the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre
Lake Country Co-op recently donated more than $7,100 to La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre and the Prince Albert Indian Mtis Friendship Centre.Lake Country Co-op held an orange button fundraiser in...
Oct 25, 2021
Struggling Ottawa Redblacks fire general manager Marcel Desjardins
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have fired Marcel Desjardins, the CFL franchise's first general manager who guided the team to a Grey Cup title in 2016 but paid the price for recent on-field failures. T...
Oct 25, 2021
Former Toronto Wolfpack coach Brian McDermott takes over Featherstone Rovers
Brian McDermott, who led the Toronto Wolfpack to the top tier of English rugby league as head coach, has been hired to do the same thing with Featherstone Rovers. Featherstone (20-1-0) finished runner...
Oct 25, 2021
Mortgage Basics
Buying a home is an important financial decisionIt is ideal to familiarize yourself with the varying mortgage types and features so you understand your options and can make the best choices for you!Wh...
Oct 25, 2021