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Citing concerns for flood victims, Ontario, Quebec opt out of alert-system test
OTTAWA - The country's two biggest provinces won't take part in what was supposed to be a nationwide test of Canada's Alert Ready system on Wednesday. Public Safety Canada says it received notificatio...
May 08, 2019

Michael Cohen goes to prison, slamming Trump along the way
NEW YORK - Michael Cohen took a last swipe at President Donald Trump while reporting to federal prison Monday to start a three-year sentence for crimes including tax evasion and campaign finance viola...
May 08, 2019

Quebec immigration minister defends secularism bill against claims its discriminatory
Quebec Immigration Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says he disagrees with prominent critics who have described his government's religious symbols bill as discriminatory. Jolin-Barrette is ...
May 08, 2019

Montreal animal shelter grappling with growing number of abandoned chickens
MONTREAL - Animal welfare officials in Montreal have added chickens to the list of abandoned creatures landing at their doorstep. While dogs, cats and rabbits are par for the course, it...
May 08, 2019

Killer whales to caribou: UN environment report has strong message for Canada
A UN report that concludes a million species are threatened with extinction and that "fundamental, structural change" is required to halt a steep decline in the natural environment has lessons fo...
May 08, 2019

Yard Sale at Grace United
.There will be a yard sale at Grace United Church at 502-6th avenue, west on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Here, you will find baking, toys, puzzles, household items and more. Sandwic...
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Mother's Day Strawberry Tea
The Lutheran-Anglican Strawberry Tea will be Saturday, May 11 from 2-4 at the church located at 416-2nd street west.There will also be a bake sale and quilt show.There will be a silver collection at t...
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Mother's Day Brunch Fundraiser
There will be a Mother's Day Brunch Fundraiser for the Meadow Lake and District Search and Rescue.The brunch will be Sunday, May 12 from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the Meadow Lake Legion.Tickets:Adults ...
May 08, 2019

Family of murdered Toronto physician 'destroyed,' court hears
TORONTO - The family of a Toronto woman murdered by her husband has told a sentencing hearing they are heartbroken and filled with rage over her death. Ana Fric says the death of her daughter, Elana F...
May 08, 2019

Unclear whether Nova Scotia's high school rugby ban will be lifted
HALIFAX - The status of high school rugby in Nova Scotia remains murky, despite a call by the province's education minister to reinstate the sport. Zach Churchill told the province's school athletics ...
May 08, 2019