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Production resumes at world's biggest Nutella plant
PARIS - Workers at the world's biggest Nutella factory have removed picket lines and are back at work after production was brought to a near standstill for more than a week over a dispute on salaries....
Jun 05, 2019
Canada's emergency alert system can't measure how many phones get the notices
OTTAWA - The federal government says it can't measure how many people actually receive emergency-alert messages on their phones. A spokesman for Public Safety Canada says the most recen...
Jun 05, 2019
Senate committee says oil tanker ban off B.C. targets Alberta, divides country
OTTAWA - A Senate committee says the Trudeau government's bill to ban oil tanker traffic off British Columbia's northern coast will divide the country, inflame separatist sentiment...
Jun 05, 2019
Toronto FC signs veteran centre back Omar Gonzalez to upgrade defence
TORONTO - Veteran defender Omar Gonzalez says he is coming to Toronto FC to chase titles. "I feel like with the team that we have, we can make another run at it," the U.S. international centre back to...
Jun 05, 2019
Battery-powered glider crashes into Connecticut home
DANBURY, Conn. - A battery-powered glider crashed into the roof of a Connecticut home, injuring the pilot and scaring a mother and her two children who were watching TV. Neighbours described hearing a...
Jun 05, 2019
US aircraft carrier deployed over Iran remains outside Gulf
A U.S. aircraft carrier ordered by the White House to rapidly deploy to the Mideast over a perceived threat from Iran remains outside of the Persian Gulf, so far avoiding any confrontation with Irania...
Jun 05, 2019
Woodbine Entertainment unveils new $500,000 Canadian Triple Crown racing bonus
TORONTO - Woodbine Entertainment is adding a lot more spice to the Canadian Triple Crown. Woodbine announced a $500,000 bonus will be awarded to the connections of a horse winning the Canadi...
Jun 05, 2019
Remains found in Arkansas identified as Maleah Davis
HOUSTON - The remains of a child found in Arkansas last week are those of a missing 4-year-old Texas girl, Maleah Davis, a medical examiner said Monday. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Science...
Jun 05, 2019
Mandatory Training Coming For Drivers Of Semis Used In Agriculture Operations
New training requirements for those wishing to drive a semi in agriculture operations will be phased in starting next year. The changes follow the implementation of 121.5 mandatory training hours for ...
Jun 05, 2019
Chester Fest in Prince Albert
Chester Fest is a couch and music festival taking place July 5th & 6th in Prince Albert.Our festival will feature over 25 different acts, 3 stages and 100 vintage couches. The goal of Chester Fest...
Jun 05, 2019