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Air force commander eyes bonuses to address shortage of experienced pilots
GATINEAU, Que. - The commander of Canada's air force wants to pay retention and signing bonuses to pilots, one measure of several meant to address the military's shortage of experienced aviators. In a...
Jun 10, 2019
Saskatchewan senator says Regina power outage is 'preview of Canada's future'
REGINA - A Conservative senator from Saskatchewan says a power outage in Regina is a "preview of Canada's future" if Justin Trudeau remains Prime Minister. The comment was made in a tweet posted ...
Jun 10, 2019
Medical examiner tells couple's trial that child died of bacterial meningitis
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A medical examiner who did an autopsy on a 19-month-old toddler whose parents are on trial in Lethbridge, Alta., says there's no question the boy died of bacterial m...
Jun 10, 2019
Genocide against Indigenous women and girls 'obvious,' says chief commissioner
VANCOUVER - The chief commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls says the final report has started difficult conversations, but Canada must know the trut...
Jun 10, 2019
Fans and cities preparing for possible Raptors' NBA Championship victory tonight
TORONTO - As excitement builds across Canada for a game that could win the Toronto Raptors their first NBA Championship tonight, officials are asking fans to be on their best behaviour as Toronto prep...
Jun 10, 2019
Canada's treatment of Indigenous women not a 'genocide': Andrew Scheer
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says "genocide" isn't the right word to describe what's been done to generations of Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Speaking on Parliament Hill, S...
Jun 10, 2019
It's the greatest: Ali's training camp opens to the public
DEER LAKE, Pa. - The rustic Pennsylvania training camp where Muhammad Ali prepared for some of his most famous fights has undergone an elaborate restoration, opening to the public Saturday as a shrine...
Jun 10, 2019
Canada Pension Plan's money managers worth more than they cost, PBO says
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says having the money in the Canada Pension Plan fund actively managed by investment experts has been worth nearly $50 billion in extra returns since the mid-...
Jun 10, 2019
Family, fans gather for funeral of creole queen Leah Chase
NEW ORLEANS - Family, friends and admirers of New Orleans chef Leah Chase are gathering for funeral services just blocks away from the landmark family restaurant where she fed heroes of the civil righ...
Jun 10, 2019
Study says women are underrepresented in top animation jobs
LOS ANGELES - Women make up roughly half of all executives in animation, but a study released Monday says the numbers fall significantly when it comes to female directors and other leadership roles in...
Jun 10, 2019