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Big increase in beef trade between Canada and the European Union in 2018
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada numbers show a big increase in beef trade last year between Canada and the European Union. Last year Canada exported 1,059 metric tonnes of beef to the E-U valued at 1...
Mar 20, 2019
Report finds uptake on farm insurance across Canada is very low
WINNIPEG — The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association has released a report examining health and disability insurance available to Canadian farmers. Marcel Hacault, the association’s exe...
Mar 20, 2019
Students raise concerns about mental health resources at UofT after suicide
TORONTO - A recent suicide at Canada’s largest university has students sounding the alarm about what they perceive as a dearth of campus resources to address mental health concerns. A student de...
Mar 20, 2019
Man uses nude mannequins to send message to 'nosey' neighbour
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Jason Windus gave his California neighbour something to look at during a dispute over the height of a backyard fence - naked mannequins having a garden party. Four of the fashion ...
Mar 20, 2019
R. Kelly asks judge to let him travel to Dubai to perform
CHICAGO - Cash-strapped R&B singer R. Kelly wants a judge to let him travel to the Middle East to perform several concerts, saying he has struggled to get work in the U.S. since his February arres...
Mar 20, 2019
UCP Leader Jason Kenney calls carbon tax “biggest lie in Alberta history”
LETHBRIDGE – United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney made an appearance at Lethbridge Iron Works Wednesday morning, on his second campaign stop since the provincial election was called Tue...
Mar 20, 2019
Government takes action to prevent potential spread of African Swine Fever
Sherbrooke, Quebec — Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has announced new funding of up to $31-million to increase the number of detector dogs at Canadian airports to help prevent illegall...
Mar 20, 2019
Saskatchewan budget: Firefighters, organ donors win; teachers, students less so
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government tabled its 2019-20 budget Wednesday. Here’s an idea of who will be happy and who might not be as pleased. WINNERS Volunteer firefighters: The budget introduc...
Mar 20, 2019
Highlights of Saskatchewan's 2019-2020 budget
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government introduced its 2019-2020 budget Wednesday. Here are a few of the highlights: - Provincial sales tax stays at six per cent; no new taxes or increases. - New $3,000 ...
Mar 20, 2019
From homeless to Olympic medalist: Akeem Haynes details his journey in supporting KidSport
LETHBRIDGE, AB – Akeem Haynes is someone that’s achieved a lot in his life at just 27 years of age. He won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the 4x100m relay as the ...
Mar 20, 2019