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Singh lays out NDP's first steps in Parliament, vows hard work in Quebec
OTTAWA - The NDP's first priority for the new Parliament will be challenging the Liberals to support the immediate creation of a national, universal pharmacare program, Leader Jagmeet Singh said ...
Nov 01, 2019
Wind, rain knock out power to more than 900,000 customers across Quebec
MONTREAL - Quebec's hydro utility says more than 900,000 of its customers are without power following a weather system that brought heavy rain, strong winds and snow across the province. Strong w...
Nov 01, 2019
Christmas Hope campaign kicks off in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local organizations have teamed up this holiday season for a great cause.The Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Salvation Army, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree and My C...
Nov 01, 2019 Danielle McIntyre (far right) speaking at the Christmas Hope kick-off at Lethbridge City Hall on Nov. 1, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)
Carlson, Pastrnak, Draisaitl named NHL's three stars for October
NEW YORK - Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson, Boston Bruins right-wing David Pastrnak and Edmonton Oilers centre Leon Draisaitl are the NHL's three stars for October. Carlson led all defence...
Nov 01, 2019
Canadian women take final step on Olympic field hockey qualifying road
The Canadian men's field hockey team has booked its ticket to the Tokyo Olympics. Now it's the women's turn. Like the men, the women have Ireland standing in their way. But unlike the men, the women w...
Nov 01, 2019
Canucks recall Baertschi from Utica, place Ferland on injured reserve
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Vancouver Canucks have recalled forward Sven Baertschi from the American Hockey League's Utica Comets. Baertschi was surprisingly put on waivers at the end of the Canucks' t...
Nov 01, 2019
Fiat Chrysler merger with PSA appears headed for approval
DETROIT - In a merger deal that appears to be heading for approval, Fiat Chrysler stands to gain electric vehicle technology while PSA Peugeot Citroen could benefit from a badly needed dealership netw...
Nov 01, 2019
Sheshatshiu chief says resources coming together after suicide crisis declared
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The chief of a central Labrador Indigenous community facing a rash of suicide attempts says resources are beginning to come together that can pave the way for long-term solutions. C...
Nov 01, 2019
Critical condition: Winnipeg police investigate attack on three-year-old boy
WINNIPEG - Police were investigating what they called an unthinkable attack with a weapon Wednesday that left a three-year-old boy in grave condition. "I can't imagine the fear and panic tha...
Nov 01, 2019
Bombers award winners feel Harris should be top Canadian despite positive drug test
WINNIPEG - Willie Jefferson and Mike Miller both put an asterisk beside one of their Winnipeg Blue Bombers awards on Wednesday. The pair spoke out against voters for not selecting teammate Andrew Harr...
Nov 01, 2019