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Trudeau defends arrest of Huawei executive, says countries must stand up to China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending the arrest of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou by Canadian authorities, saying Canada can't pick and choose when it follows the rule of law.And the pri...
Nov 19, 2020
EU auditors: Antitrust probes too slow to curb tech giants
LONDON - The EU's efforts to rein in the power of big tech companies such as Google and Facebook through antitrust investigations have taken too long, dulling their effectiveness, a report said Thursd...
Nov 19, 2020
Liberal MP took too long with ethics disclosure, ought to apologize in Commons: Dion
OTTAWA - The federal ethics watchdog says a Liberal MP broke the rules when he took far too long to comply with the conflict of interest code. Now, Toronto-area MP James Maloney is being ordered to ap...
Nov 19, 2020
La Ronge Children's Business Fair
Calling all residents of La Ronge, SK!Does your child have an entrepreneurial spirit?Could they be the next child CEO or young inventor?!Don't miss this opportunity for your children to launch their v...
Nov 19, 2020
Ski Waxing Day Fundraiser
Get your skis in tip top shape for the ski season and support the La Ronge Nordic Race Team at the same time! $20 for a skate ski hot wax and $25 for a classic ski cleaning and hot wax.Drop off Friday...
Nov 19, 2020
COVID Procedures for Western Development Museum
The Western Development Museum (WDM) has been welcoming visitors from around the world to learn about the Saskatchewan story from the beginning of settlement to present-day for more than 70 years. We ...
Nov 19, 2020
'Culture of the RCMP is toxic': independent assessor's report
OTTAWA - An independent report on harassment of women in the RCMP says the national police force's culture is toxic and tolerates hateful and homophobic attitudes. The report released today by former ...
Nov 19, 2020
Doctors, Conservative MPs say not enough consultation on assisted-dying bill
OTTAWA - A group of physicians say they were turned away from providing their perspective on proposed changes to the assisted-dying law. The doctors, along with Conservative MPs, say the Liberals plac...
Nov 19, 2020
Brexit trade talks suspended because of COVID-19 case
BRUSSELS - The Brexit trade negotiations have been suspended at a crucial stage because an EU negotiator has tested positive for the coronavirus. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said that together ...
Nov 19, 2020
Canadian fullback Alistair Johnston turning heads with expansion Nashville SC
Nashville SC had a rough start to life in Major League Soccer, surviving the pandemic lockdown only to have to withdraw from the MLS is Back Tournament due to a rash of COVID-19 cases. Like his teamma...
Nov 19, 2020