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Nunavut government computer systems returning to normal after cyber attack
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The Nunavut government is slowly returning to normal nearly two weeks after its computer systems were paralyzed by a cyber attack. Dean Wells, the territory's chief information offi...
Nov 14, 2019
Nitehawk opening this weekend
Ski season arrives at Nitehawk this weekend.Opening day is Saturday.Assistant general manager Johnathan Clarkson says he is proud of the work the snowmaking crews did in just four days and that most o...
Nov 14, 2019 The snow makers at Nitehawk have been busy getting ready for their soft opening on Saturday (Photo from the Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park Facebook page)
Debates body left media 'in the dark' about accreditation criteria: judge
OTTAWA - A judge says the commission overseeing leaders' debates during the federal election campaign left media outlets "in the dark" about the criteria for obtaining accreditation to cover...
Nov 14, 2019
Palin says she learned of divorce plans from attorney
JUNEAU, Alaska - Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told a Christian broadcaster she learned her husband was seeking a divorce in an email from his attorney. The revelation came in an interview released T...
Nov 14, 2019
Nova Scotia inquiry into deaths of former soldier and family to begin Monday
HALIFAX - The fatality inquiry into the deaths of former Canadian soldier Lionel Desmond and his family will begin hearing evidence in Guysborough, N.S., on Monday. Desmond fatally shot his mother, wi...
Nov 14, 2019
Correction: SAG Awards-Robert De Niro story
LOS ANGELES - In a story Nov. 12 about Robert De Niro being named the recipient of the life achievement honour at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Associated Press reported erroneously the ful...
Nov 14, 2019
Trump Jr.’s book is a No. 1 bestseller, but with an edge
NEW YORK - Donald Trump Jr.'s "Triggered" is a No. 1 New York Times bestseller, although not without an edge. "Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us" came out last week and t...
Nov 14, 2019
Beaverlodge Fire Department reminds drivers to obey laws involving emergency vehicles
After being slowed down by traffic on the way to a collision scene, the Beaverlodge Fire Department is reminding drivers on how to react around emergency vehicles.On Tuesday, first responders on their...
Nov 14, 2019 Beaver Lodge Fire Truck (photo by Shaun Penner)
Urgency key in attacking rural crime spike: Minister Schweitzer
One thing was clear to Doug Schweitzer as he heard from residents of Alberta during his Rural Crime Town Hall tour: the need to combat the issue was urgent.The province's Justice Minister has made a n...
Nov 14, 2019 Justice Minister Doug Schweitzer announced several policy changes to help address the issue of rural crime last week near Wetaskiwin (Photo: Government of Alberta)
Former spy chief warns Canada resting on its laurels amid global uncertainty
OTTAWA - A former head of Canada's spy agency is warning that this country is resting too heavily on its laurels at a time of rising global threats and upheaval, including dysfunction among its Wester...
Nov 14, 2019