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Liberal motion seeking files from Meta, Google 'undemocratic': chamber of commerce
OTTAWA - The head of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says a Liberal committee motion seeking internal documents from Google and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is "undemocratic." ...
Mar 20, 2023
Regina tourism agency apologizes for using sexualized slogans
REGINA - An agency responsible for tourism in Regina has apologized for using slogans that have been criticized for their sexual overtones. Experience Regina CEO Tim Reid says the organization fell sh...
Mar 20, 2023
Conservatives push motion to bring Telford before committee on foreign interference
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives are trying to force Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top aide to answer questions about allegations the Chinese government interfered in Canada's last two federal ele...
Mar 20, 2023
Feds, province invest $485M in agricultural sector
Saskatchewan's agricultural sector is getting additional support from the federal and provincial governments.On Monday, the governments announced $485 million for what is called "strategic agricultura...
Mar 20, 2023
Three people stabbed at high school in the Halifax area, student in custody
HALIFAX - A student was arrested after three people were stabbed Monday morning at a high school in the Halifax area, police say. The three victims were taken to hospital for treatment, and the extent...
Mar 20, 2023
CONCACAF Nations League to hold final four at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium
The CONCACAF Nations League finals will be held at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium, CONCACAF announced Monday. The four League A group winners will head to Las Vegas for semifinals on June 15 and a third...
Mar 20, 2023
US: War crimes on all sides in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration announced Monday that it has determined all sides in the brutal conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region committed war crimes and crimes against humanit...
Mar 20, 2023
Peterman/Gallant, Muyres/Walker among headliners at mixed doubles curling playdowns
When Kirk Muyres decided to shift from men's team curling to mixed doubles, the upcoming Canadian championship was one of the top events circled on his calendar. Muyres and Laura Walker are striving t...
Mar 20, 2023
Six people missing in fatal Montreal fire are from U.S., Ontario, Quebec: police
MONTREAL - The search continues for six people missing after a fire swept through a historic Old Montreal building last week. A Montreal fire department spokesman says firefighters will begin dismantl...
Mar 20, 2023
US aid worker kidnapped in Niger released after 6 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - An American aid worker who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger more than six years ago has been released from custody, the Biden administration said Monday. Jeffrey Woo...
Mar 20, 2023