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PMO ordered review that spawned measures that could help SNC-Lavalin: memo
OTTAWA - Two policy moves that could help beleaguered SNC-Lavalin came out of public consultations on federal anti-corruption measures that a newly disclosed memo says were ordered by the Pr...
Feb 27, 2019

Political operative arrested in North Carolina scandal
RALEIGH, N.C. - The political operative at the centre of an election fraud scandal that has engulfed a North Carolina congressional race was arrested Wednesday on charges of illegal ballot handling an...
Feb 27, 2019

Mustangs duo highlight SJHL yearly award winners
As the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season inches closer to its end, the league has announced their yearly award winners.Two Melfort Mustangs have taken home some hardware this yea...
Feb 27, 2019 (submitted photo/Broad Leaf Media)

Senators trade Stone to Golden Knights for package including Brannstrom
Ottawa general manager Pierre Dorion said he understands that some Senators are frustrated with the team's direction. After all, the club had just parted ways with leading scorer Mark Stone, making hi...
Feb 27, 2019

Relatives arriving in Halifax to support parents of seven young fire victims
HALIFAX - Family members were expected to arrive in Halifax Monday to support the grieving mother of seven children who died in a fast-moving house fire. "In difficult times, it is family that brings ...
Feb 27, 2019

Study says it makes sense to have mass transit to Banff National Park from Calgary
BANFF, Alta. - A feasibility study released today says bus or passenger rail service between Calgary and Banff National Park would make sense. The study was commissioned by the towns of Banff, Canmore...
Feb 27, 2019

Ukraine asks Canada to send message to Russia by extending military mission
OTTAWA - Ukraine is asking Canada to send a "strong signal" to Russia by extending and expanding the Canadian military's training mission there. In an interview with The Canadian Press on Monday,...
Feb 27, 2019

Survey offers glimpse into changing ecosystem of southern Gulf of St. Lawrence
MONCTON, N.B. - A survey of sea life in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence has found corals, sharks, sharp-toothed wolffish and even an unexpected invertebrate along with the crustaceans and groun...
Feb 27, 2019

Memorial Garden to host Go Out and Play Day
Memorial Garden in Melfort will be the place to be next Saturday, March 9, during the city's Go Out and Play Day.Activities such as a crokicurl bonspiel, walking bingo, swooshing, and treasure hunts w...
Feb 27, 2019 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)

Anti-vaccine campaign 'very concerning,' says Ontario's health minister
TORONTO - Ontario's health minister says a large ad campaign urging Toronto residents to be wary of vaccinations is "very concerning." Christine Elliott openly disagreed with the messaging promot...
Feb 27, 2019