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Budget's housing affordability changes to focus on supply, demand, regulation
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government will take steps in Tuesday's federal budget to make home-buying more affordable with changes affecting supply, demand and regulation, The Canad...
Mar 19, 2019
Brampton family unable to identify family members during trip to Ethiopia
The Brampton, Ont., family that lost six members in the Ethiopian Airlines crash says authorities in that country have told them it could take up to six months to identify their relatives'&n...
Mar 19, 2019
Former Als player Lapointe says time is of the essence to purchase club
Time is of the essence for Eric Lapointe. The former CFL running back remains interested in putting together a group to purchase the Montreal Alouettes. However, Lapointe needs to know very ...
Mar 19, 2019
Saskatchewan city to take another look at rejected group home proposal
WEYBURN, Canada - A Saskatchewan city council that voted against building a group home for disabled adults in an upscale neighbourhood is reconsidering the application. A statement...
Mar 19, 2019
Study finds rise in millennial perfectionism, parents and social media blamed
HALIFAX - A new study has found a sharp rise in perfectionism, suggesting millennials are more inclined to have unrealistic standards and harsher self-criticism than previous ...
Mar 19, 2019
Attorney seeks pardon for Laurie Bembenek murder conviction
MADISON, Wis. - The attorney for Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek, Wisconsin's most famous runaway fugitive who insisted until her death in 2010 that she did not kill her husband's ex-wife, hopes Gov. Tony Eve...
Mar 19, 2019
Federal black lung fund in danger of drying up
COEBURN, Va. - Inaction by Congress and the Trump administration is threatening a fund that supports coal miners suffering from black lung disease. The Associated Press has learned that lawmakers let ...
Mar 19, 2019
A look at five political leaders who will campaign in Alberta's spring election
EDMONTON - Albertans are going to the polls in a spring election on April 16. Here's a look at the leaders of the five parties that currently hold seats in the legislature: Derek Fildebrandt, Freedom ...
Mar 19, 2019
Lawyers looking for resolution in Husky case
The lawyers involved in the Husky Energy court case say they are making progress in their resolution effort. Judge Lorna Dyck received an update from provincial Crown prosecutor Matthew Miazga, federa...
Mar 19, 2019 The Husky Energy case returned to North Battleford Provincial Court Tuesday. It has been adjourned to May 14. (file photo/battlefords NOW Staff)
Seedy Saturday This Weekend
A great opportunity to connect with other local gardeners, and learn more about the importance of growing heirloom varieties and preserving diversity in our garden crops! - Seed vendors - Information ...
Mar 19, 2019