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'Potential culture clash': Some northerners critical of federal firearms bill
YELLOWKNIFE - Some northerners are criticizing proposed changes to a bill intended to address gun violence in Canada, saying they are confusing and could negatively affect hunters. The Liberal governm...
Dec 08, 2022
Mauna Loa lava no longer imminent threat to Hawaii highway
HONOLULU (AP) - Lava from Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano is no longer feeding a flow that's been creeping closer to a crucial highway, scientists said Thursday, even as the world's largest volcano keeps o...
Dec 08, 2022
More could be done to keep edible food out of landfills: University of Saskatchewan study
According to Canada's Food Price Report, the price of groceries is expected to continue climbing well into 2023.But a joint study between the University of Saskatchewan and the City of Saskatoon sugge...
Dec 08, 2022
Quebec economic update: A lot of uncertainty in 2023, Girard says
Quebec is announcing help for seniors today in an economic update that responds to stubborn inflation and points to a possible recession and much uncertainty for the coming year. Finance Minister Eric...
Dec 08, 2022
Penguins' Letang returns to practice 10 days after stroke
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang returned to practice with his teammates Thursday, just 10 days after suffering the second stroke of his career. The 35-year-old Letang rema...
Dec 08, 2022
Justice minister open to changes on Victims Bill of Rights after scathing report
OTTAWA - The federal justice minister says he is open to updating the Victims Bill of Rights as a parliamentary report calls on the federal government to better support victims of crime. Justice Minis...
Dec 08, 2022
Defence Department reviewing contracts with Ontario company linked to China
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence says it is reviewing several contracts that were awarded to an Ontario company with links to China. The review comes after Radio-Canada reported that Sincla...
Dec 08, 2022
MPs want to hear from witnesses on the government's assault-style gun definition
OTTAWA - Seven members of a parliamentary committee studying the Liberal gun bill have requested two special meetings to hear from witnesses on the government's proposed definition of an assault-style...
Dec 08, 2022
One dead in apartment fire in Rosthern
One person is dead after an apartment fire in the Town of Rosthern.RCMP, local EMS, and fire departments from Hague and Rosthern were called to the building on 4th Ave around 9 a.m. Thursday.Police qu...
Dec 08, 2022
Quebec judge authorizes class-action lawsuit against 'addictive' Fortnite video game
MONTREAL - A Superior Court judge has authorized a lawsuit brought by Quebec parents who allege their children became addicted to the popular online video game Fortnite. Justice Sylvain Lussier issued...
Dec 08, 2022