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Norad modernization awaiting political direction as China, Russia develop new threats
OTTAWA - The commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command says China and Russia are developing new ways to attack even as he waits for political direction to modernize the continent's out...
Nov 30, 2021
New FOI request legislation met with criticism
NORTHERN BC- Legislation to implement a $10 fee for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests was passed last week. According to the province, this will strengthen BC's Freedom of Information and Protecti...
Nov 30, 2021
Cirque du Soleil CEO to be replaced by senior executive
MONTREAL - Cirque du Soleil says it is promoting one of its senior executives to the role of president and CEO. The Montreal-based circus said today in a statement that chief operating officer Stphane...
Nov 30, 2021
Michigan abandons Line 5 challenge to focus instead on 2019 state court lawsuit
WASHINGTON - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abruptly abandoned her federal court case aimed at shutting down the cross-border Line 5 pipeline. Instead, Attorney General Dana Nessel says Whitmer wi...
Nov 30, 2021
'We can't be happier to move on:' Senators try to put brutal November behind them
OTTAWA - The month of November is one the Ottawa Senators would like to forget, but chances are it's going to impact them the rest of the season. After going 1-10-1 over the month, the Senators find t...
Nov 30, 2021
Bombers QB Collaros more comfortable heading into CFL West final rematch
WINNIPEG - The end goal may be the same, but the path to winning another Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has felt different this season for Zach Collaros. The starting quarterback has had a fu...
Nov 30, 2021
Leafs' Mrazek nearing return from injury; chats Ayres game with new teammate Clifford
TORONTO - Maple Leafs goalie Petr Mrazek is inching closer to a return from injury. And because of the team's outstanding play in his absence, he hasn't felt any need to rush back. Mrazek was a full p...
Nov 30, 2021
Desmond inquiry: Review needed of how Health Department serves African Nova Scotians
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. - Nova Scotia's Health Department should consider ordering an independent review of how it serves Black people, a government official told an inquiry Tuesday. Wayne Hamilton, exe...
Nov 30, 2021
SD57 Board Trustee candidate announced
PRINCE GEORGE- Audrey McKinnon has thrown her hat into the ring for the School District 57 byelection. She has submitted nomination documents for the position of Board Trustee. "As a parent, I underst...
Nov 30, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Alberta confirms its first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant
EDMONTON - Alberta is reporting its first case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says the case was confirmed in a traveller returning fro...
Nov 30, 2021