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Saskatchewan wants to prevent sex offenders from changing names
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government is working to ban released sex offenders from changing their names. Stricter rules have been drafted and are expected to be presented to cabinet within weeks....
Jan 09, 2020

Bodies placed in odd spots in Ottawa hospitals as morgues overflow
OTTAWA - Lou Burri says a body stored in a hospital conference room first set an alarm bell ringing in his head last October. The hospital denies that happened, but the union leader at the O...
Jan 09, 2020

Moose tick survey launched
PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government is encouraging wildlife professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and others to participate in an online survey to help assess the effect of winter ticks on BC's moo...
Jan 09, 2020 Photo courtesy BC Government

Pearn out as head coach of Canadian women's hockey team, Ryan takes over
CALGARY - Perry Pearn has been dismissed as head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team, less than three months before the start of the world championship. The 68-year-old from Stettler, Alta., wen...
Jan 09, 2020

AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge probably is going to have to wait another day before finalizing a contract to become the somewhat surprising choice as head coach of th...
Jan 09, 2020

Pelosi's next move on impeachment unclear as Senate waits
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winn...
Jan 09, 2020

Bank of Canada to seek nominations for who should be on the new $5 bill
VANCOUVER - Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the central bank is working on plans for a new $5 bill. Speaking in Vancouver, Poloz says the bank will soon be launching public consultations ab...
Jan 09, 2020

Governor Stephen Poloz says Bank of Canada watching global trade impacts
VANCOUVER - The head of the Bank of Canada says the central bank will be watching for signs that the adverse affects of global trade disputes are being felt beyond the sectors that are directly affect...
Jan 09, 2020

Bank of Canada to seek nominations for who should be on the new $5 bill
VANCOUVER - Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the central bank is working on plans for a new $5 bill. Speaking in Vancouver, Poloz says the bank will soon be launching public consultations ab...
Jan 09, 2020

Another setback for Daleman, who was diagnosed with pneumonia ahead of nationals
TORONTO - Gabrielle Daleman has lived through seemingly a lifetime of health issues since helping Canada win gold in the team event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Now, less than a we...
Jan 09, 2020