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Stepping Stones still awaiting fate of future supports as Parent Link contract nears end
The Stepping Stones Day Care Society remains in the dark about the future of some of their programs.The provincial government announced back in November that all Parent Link networks across Alberta wo...
Mar 6, 2020 The provincial contract for Parent Links comes to an end after March 31 (Photo: Shaun Penner)
Ohio State settling some suits over doc abuse; cost unclear
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State reached an unspecified settlement with nearly half of the roughly 350 men alleging university officials ignored complaints and failed to stop a team doctor who they say sex...
Mar 6, 2020
Advocacy group formed by families who lost loved ones in semi-truck crashes
A new non-profit group advocating road safety has been formed nearly two years after a deadly hockey bus crash in rural Saskatchewan. Safer Roads Canada was founded by families, including so...
Mar 6, 2020
House passes bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House passed an $8.3 billion measure Wednesday to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading rapidly and threatening a major shock to the economy and disru...
Mar 6, 2020
Unemployment rate in region that takes in the Peace Country edges up
Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate for the area that takes in the area around Grande Prairie and Peace River went up in February.It stood at 6.8 per cent last month compared to 6.5 per cent ...
Mar 6, 2020
France dominates play in 1-0 win over Canadian women at Tournoi de France
CALAIS, France - Viviane Asseyi scored on a marvellous free kick to give France a 1-0 win over Canada in the opening match Wednesday of the inaugural Tournoi de France. The game was not as close as th...
Mar 6, 2020
Jury decides Tavis Smiley must pay PBS in #MeToo dispute
WASHINGTON - A jury decided Wednesday that former television talk show host Tavis Smiley, who was fired amid allegations of workplace sexual misconduct at the height of the #MeToo movement, must pay a...
Mar 6, 2020
Ignorance driving racism against First Nations after blockades: minister
OTTAWA - Racist taunts and threats of violence levelled at Indigenous people in the wake of national anti-pipeline protests are "horrible," the federal cabinet minister for diversity, inclusion and yo...
Mar 6, 2020
Canada's Koe and Ontario's Epping get last two spots in Brier championship round
KINGSTON, Ont. - Ontario skip John Epping needed every last throw to book his ticket for the championship round at the Tim Hortons Brier. He was pushed the distance by Jamie Koe of the Northwest Terri...
Mar 6, 2020
Expansion Atletico Ottawa makes midfielder Malyk Hamilton its third signing
OTTAWA - Expansion Atletico Ottawa continued to build its Canadian Premier League roster Friday, adding Canadian attacker Malyk Hamilton. The 20-year-old from Calgary spent last season in the CPL with...
Mar 6, 2020