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A timeline on rail disruptions by anti-pipeline protesters across Canada
RCMP began enforcing an injunction earlier this month that prevents interference with construction of a $6.6-billion natural gas pipeline in northern British Columbia. Here is a timeline of the disput...
Feb 17, 2020
Health care coalition calls on government for pharmacare funding in next budget
OTTAWA - A coalition of 150 health care organizations and non-profits is calling on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to make sure there is funding in the coming federal budget to launch the first phase o...
Feb 17, 2020
Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus
Tokyo Marathon organizers drastically reduced the number of participants for this year's race on Monday out of fear of the spread of the virus coming from China. The general public is being barred fro...
Feb 17, 2020
Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus
Tokyo Marathon organizers drastically reduced the number of participants for this year's race on Monday out of fear of the spread of the virus coming from China. The general public is being barred fro...
Feb 17, 2020
Baker Massacre inspires healing garden and monument project in Cardston
CARDSTON, AB - A group in Cardston is looking to establish a monument and healing garden in honour of the surrounding Blackfoot community.Current and former Blackfoot students at Cardston High School ...
Feb 17, 2020 A conceptual design of the monument. Note that consultations with Elders are still underway, so the wording on the structure may change (Photo courtesy Kara Baldwin)
Federal emergency group to meet on pipeline protests as rail blockades continue
The prime minister is meeting with an emergency group today to discuss anti-pipeline blockades that have shut down swaths of the country's train system. Justin Trudeau says the Incident Response Group...
Feb 17, 2020
After mill closure, anxiety mounts in N.S. rural communities dependent on forestry
ADVOCATE HARBOUR, N.S. - In a garage filled with a massive - and idle - road grader, Scott MacGillivary's anxiety grows as he wonders what's to become of his family following the closure of a Nov...
Feb 17, 2020
Canada joins other nations pressing Iran for compensation to Ukranian jetliner victims
MUNICH - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says he and his counterparts from countries that lost citizens in last month's Ukrainian jetliner crash pressed Iran for co...
Feb 17, 2020
Japan confirms 99 more cases of new virus on cruise ship
TOKYO - Japanese officials have confirmed 99 more people infected by the new virus aboard the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess, bringing the total to 454, the Health Ministry said Monday . The...
Feb 17, 2020
Telus and affiliates tell customers they've already met Liberal rate-cut pledge
OTTAWA - One of Canada's major mobile service providers appears to have set the stage for a battle with Ottawa over the timing of proposed wireless rate cuts. Telus and affiliated brands Koo...
Feb 17, 2020