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Mourners struggle to grieve N.S. mass-murder victims during pandemic
The death toll from a massacre that stretched across rural Nova Scotia last weekend was still being counted Tuesday as families grappled with another uncertainty: how to mourn during a pandemic t...
Apr 21, 2020
COVID-19 latest hurdle in Canada's long road to buying new fighter jets
OTTAWA - The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting another challenge to Canada's long-running and tumultuous effort to buy new fighter jets. The federal government last summer launched a long-awaited compet...
Apr 21, 2020
After cancelled drive-in church service, legal opinions, health authority reverses decision
When the Nipawin Apostolic Church planned a drive-in service for Easter Sunday, the government quickly recommended the event not happen. But now after some discussion and legal opinions, the Saskatche...
Apr 21, 2020 Centennial Arena in Nipawin was set to be the site of the Easter Sunday drive-in service hosted by the Nipawin Apostolic Church. (Facebook/Chad Jeremy Glascock)
Fans invited to compete for 'Friends' reunion special spot
NEW YORK - The big upcoming "Friends" reunion special is inviting a few extra friends - maybe even you. Castmembers of the popular show have announced that five fans will get a chance to watch the reu...
Apr 21, 2020
A dark, twisted, heartfelt family pic in 'The Willoughbys'
LOS ANGELES - Maya Rudolph loves stories about unconventional families. It's why her daughter brought Lois Lowry's "The Willoughbys" to her attention well before she knew that there was a planned film...
Apr 21, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic having an impact upon kicker Lauther's preparation
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a monkey wrench into Brett Lauther's plans. The Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker was planning to spend the off-season in Regina training at the team's facility in ...
Apr 21, 2020
Community garden project underway in Nipawin
A community garden space is being created in the Town of Nipawin this spring.The garden will be located at Botting Park once the snow melts. Garden boxes are currently under construction.Parks and Rec...
Apr 21, 2020 Garden boxes are currently under construction for the Nipawin community garden. (Facebook/Town of Nipawin Parks and Recreation)
Hotels for homeless people could tackle two crises at once: advocates
OTTAWA - Housing and homelessness advocates across the country say the COVID-19 crisis has presented an opportunity to keep people housed long after the pandemic has ended. People in crowded homeless ...
Apr 21, 2020
A look at some of the lives lost in Nova Scotia mass shooting
PORTAPIQUE, N.S. - The victims in one of Canada's worst mass killings include an RCMP officer, a teacher, two nurses, neighbours of the shooter and two correctional officers k...
Apr 21, 2020
Don't forget to dress the part: Parliament debates how to go virtual
OTTAWA - The Speaker of the House of Commons says any virtual Parliament needs to stick to some basic principles, including making sure MPs get dressed for work. The lighthearted bit of advice from An...
Apr 21, 2020