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Saskatchewan government seeking greater control over tax collection
The Saskatchewan government is looking to take another item out of federal control.Following in the wake of legislation like The Saskatchewan First Act and The Saskatchewan Firearms Act, the provincia...
Dec 05, 2022
Jeanson, Forsythe among testifying athletes as safe sport study continues
Genevieve Jeanson's story began, she said, when her coach first hit her on the head in training at the age of 14. The Canadian cyclist said in testimony in front of members of Parliament on Monday - a...
Dec 05, 2022
Neymar scores, Brazil beats South Korea 4-1 at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - It was the same old Neymar out there, looking fit and scoring a goal to move closer to Pel's all-time record and lead Brazil into the World Cup quarterfinals. Neymar returned from i...
Dec 05, 2022
Saskatchewan reintroduces amendments to liquor legislation
The Saskatchewan government is trying again to let municipalities decide for themselves whether people can crack a beer in the park.On Monday, the government introduced legislation to amend the Alcoho...
Dec 05, 2022
Loblaw exec pushes back on claim that grocery giant is profiteering from inflation
OTTAWA - A Loblaw executive is disputing an accusation that the grocery giant is taking advantage of inflation to drive up its own profits. The company's senior vice president of retail finance, Jodat...
Dec 05, 2022
Permanent residents can now apply to join the Canadian Armed Forces
OTTAWA - Permanent residents can now apply to join the Canadian Armed Forces, regardless of whether they have been trained by a foreign military. It's the latest effort by Canada's military to boost r...
Dec 05, 2022
Alberta's United Conservative caucus votes to propose changes to sovereignty bill
EDMONTON - Alberta's governing United Conservative caucus says it is proposing two changes to fix concerns with a bill that grants unchecked powers to Premier Danielle Smith and her cabinet. The caucu...
Dec 05, 2022
Bonds, Clemens Hall of Fame bids now on even shakier ground
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were rejected by baseball writers in their bids for the Baseball Hall of Fame ten times. On Sunday, the duo chased by steroid suspicions got another rebu...
Dec 05, 2022
Military officer Dany Fortin acquitted on 1988 sexual assault charge
GATINEAU, Que. - A Quebec civilian judge has acquitted Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin of sexual assault over an allegation that dates back to 1988. Judge Richard Meredith said he believes the complainant was s...
Dec 05, 2022
La Ronge capital plan calls for nearly $20 million in spending by 2026
Residents of La Ronge are invited to an open house meeting with council this week regarding the 2023 operating budget and 10-year capital plan."It's certainly open to anyone who's interested, but the ...
Dec 05, 2022