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Canada has shown 'uneven progress' on gender equality, says new report
OTTAWA - Canada will be years past celebrating its tricentennial before the country can close the economic gap between men and women if things keep improving at the glacial pace they are now, a n...
Oct 30, 2019
Fiat Chrysler eyes Peugeot merger, seeking strength in size
MILAN - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said Wednesday it is in talks with French rival PSA Peugeot in its second bid this year to reshape the global auto industry at a time of heightened uncertainty for th...
Oct 30, 2019
Canadian women's hockey team to play U.S. in Moncton, Victoria and Vancouver
CALGARY - The Canadian women's hockey team will host the United States in Moncton, N.B., Victoria and Vancouver this winter. The Rivalry Series between the two countries has been expanded from it...
Oct 30, 2019
Alberta budget weakens environmental, climate monitoring: Opposition
EDMONTON - As Alberta prepares to release details on its new climate plan, critics are wondering about funding cuts to environmental monitoring and greenhouse gas management already spelled out in las...
Oct 30, 2019
Someone in Stikine is $20 million richer
VANCOUVER-$20 Million, that is what was won in the Stikine region of BC Tuesday (Oct.29th) night.According to BCLC someone matched all seven numbers on a Lotto Max ticket, winning the $20 Million jack...
Oct 30, 2019 Courtesy of BCLC Facebook
Former North Carolina US Sen. Kay Hagan dies at age 66
RALEIGH, N.C. - Former U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan, who stepped away from a banking career to be a stay-at-home mom and then ventured into politics, died Monday after a prolonged illness. She was 66. Hagan di...
Oct 30, 2019
Charges against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker dropped
UNIONTOWN, Pa. - Misdemeanour charges have been dropped against a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker who had been accused of injuring his girlfriend during a fight in their western Pennsylvania hotel room...
Oct 30, 2019
Quebec rocker Eric Lapointe pleads not guilty to a charge of assault
MONTREAL - Quebec rock musician Eric Lapointe has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault. Lapointe's lawyer entered the plea on his behalf during a hearing Monday morning&n...
Oct 30, 2019
Staying safe on the roads this Halloween
BRITISH COLUMBIA-ICBC is reminding drivers to drive safe this Halloween after an increase in crashes in 2018.According to ICBC there were 370 people hurt in 1,000 crashes on Halloween last year, up fr...
Oct 30, 2019 According to ICBC there were an increase in injuries involving pedestrians and motorists from 2017 to 2018(Courtesy of ICBC)
Bombers fullback feels Harris should be top Canadian despite positive drug test
WINNIPEG - After being named the team's most outstanding Canadian, Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback Mike Miller spoke out against voters for not selecting teammate Andrew Harris on Wednesday. Four membe...
Oct 30, 2019