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More federal ministers could get security details as threats increase
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking at whether to expand security protection to cabinet ministers as more of them express concern for their safety and that of their families. Public Safety Mini...
May 31, 2023
Committee will oversee changes recommended by inquiry into N.S. shooting
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino has appointed a retired appeals court justice to head a committee to oversee the changes recommended by the public inquiry into the April 2020 mass shoo...
May 31, 2023
Eight Canadian divers qualify for world championships
Eight divers will represent Canada at this year's World Aquatics Championships from July 14-22 in Fukuoka, Japan. Pamela Ware, Mia Vallee, Caeli McKay, Elaena Dick and Kate Miller will compete on the ...
May 31, 2023
Family of B.C. woman missing for 12 years issues statement after remains found
VANDERHOOF - The family of Madison Scott who went missing in Vanderhoof, B.C., 12 years ago says they've been "astonished" at the outpouring of support they have received since her remains were discov...
May 31, 2023
Bombardier warns Ottawa against going with Boeing on military plane contract
MONTREAL - Bombardier Inc. says Ottawa would be making a mistake if it opts to go with Boeing in replacing Canada's aging military patrol planes. The Montreal-based business jet maker joined forces th...
May 31, 2023
Canadian safety Adeleke already an elder statement on Ticats' defence at age 27
HAMILTON - Tunde Adeleke is only 27, but he's already an elder statesman on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence. The five-foot-10, 208-pound Adeleke is entering his sixth CFL season and fourth with Hamilt...
May 31, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays add sensory room, infant-feeding room to Rogers Centre
TORONTO - A new sensory room and infant-feeding room have been added to Rogers Centre as the Toronto Blue Jays work toward making their ballpark more accessible. The new rooms are part of the ongoing ...
May 31, 2023
Hart drug bust results in seizure of 'extremely potent' drugs
PRINCE GEORGE - There's been a drug bust on the 6000-block of Rita Place on the Hart.Prince George RCMP say the bust occurred on May 17 following the execution of a search warrant at an area home."Dur...
May 31, 2023
Conifex announces Mackenzie Lumber Production will take unscheduled downtime
PRINCE GEORGE - Conifex Timber has announced that the Mackenzie Lumber Production Facility will be taking unscheduled downtime.In a statement, Conifex says that it has made the difficult decision for ...
May 31, 2023
Court of Appeal overturns ruling directing Ottawa to help repatriate men in Syria
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a judge's declaration that four Canadian men being held in Syrian camps are entitled to Ottawa's help to return home. In a ruling released today, a ...
May 31, 2023