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Violent ends to past Indigenous protests haunt Trudeau government
OTTAWA - The ghosts of Indigenous protests past have hovered over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as his government struggles to bring a peaceful end to blockades that have disrupted traffic o...
Feb 23, 2020
Ombudsman calls for national consultations, plan for supporting veterans
OTTAWA - The watchdog for Canadian veterans is calling for nationwide consultations to develop a much-needed vision and plan to support veterans and their families with all their needs. The call by ve...
Feb 23, 2020
Tisdale’s Tim Taylor wins trip to Cuba from Saskatchewan’s Beach Radio
Over 30 of Saskatchewan's Beach Radio's VIP's filled the Melfort Curling Club for the Beach to Beach party, all of them hoping to leave with one massive prize:A week-long, all inclusive trip to Cuba.O...
Feb 23, 2020 Christine Taylor (second left) appeared on behalf of her husband Tim, who won Saskatchewan's Beach Radio's Beach to Beach Contest. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Ban on heavy fuel oil in Arctic full of holes: environmental group
The global body that regulates shipping is moving to eliminate a highly polluting fuel in the Arctic. But environmental groups say the International Maritime Organization's proposal is so full of loop...
Feb 23, 2020
Raptors Uprising GC offer second chance to gamer suspended for 2019 season
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC, the gaming arm of the Raptors, has wanted Eric (Timelycook) Donald since the NBA 2K League started in 2018. It took two years and a season-long suspension, but the ...
Feb 23, 2020
China, Iran challenges top foreign-policy priorities for Canada, says Champagne
OTTAWA - Iran is undermining international law by preventing the examination of the flight recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner it shot down last month, Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Ph...
Feb 23, 2020
Senators forward Ryan recovering from alcohol problem, says he is doing 'very well'
OTTAWA - After realizing he was coming to a dead end in his battle with an alcohol problem, Bobby Ryan says asking for help has shown him a way forward. The Ottawa Senators right-w...
Feb 23, 2020
Violent ends to past Indigenous protests haunt Trudeau government
OTTAWA - The ghosts of Indigenous protests past have hovered over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as his government struggles to bring a peaceful end to blockades that have disrupted traffic o...
Feb 23, 2020
Attempted theft of seaplane ends with collision in Vancouver harbour
VANCOUVER - An attempt to steal a float plane in Vancouver's harbour didn't make it out of the water, but three planes were damaged in the botched theft. Vancouver police Const. Tanya Visintin says of...
Feb 23, 2020
Once convicted of manslaughter, ex-gang member now licensed as lawyer
TORONTO - It sometimes seems like the trajectory of a life that has taken him from one side of the law to the other since his arrival in Canada as an infant three decades ago belongs to someone else. ...
Feb 23, 2020