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Feds' books still on pace for $15B deficit despite surplus through most of 18-19
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government says it remains on track to post a budgetary shortfall of about $15 billion in 2018-19 even though a new estimate says the federal books ran a $3.1-billion surplus...
Apr 28, 2019
Abe, Trudeau tout trade gains without Trump participation in Pacific Rim pact
OTTAWA - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's whirlwind visit to Ottawa this weekend has offered the Liberal government a rare chance to trumpet a strong international alliance in the face of unyieldi...
Apr 28, 2019
Editor found guilty of promoting hate seeks to stave off jail term
TORONTO - A publication found to have been filled with hatred against women and Jews was a valuable relief valve for men prone to violence, its convicted editor told his sentencing hearing on Friday. ...
Apr 28, 2019
Montreal declares emergency as spring flooding risk across Quebec continues to rise
MONTREAL - As a steady rain moved into Quebec Friday, Montreal declared a state of emergency and authorities closely monitored a dam and a dike that were placing residents at risk to the wes...
Apr 28, 2019
'Total blackness:' Remembering Alberta school shooting 20 years later
TABER, Alta. - It was a snowy, spring day on April 28, 1999, when an angry teenager walked through the doors of W.R. Myers High School. Wearing a blue trench coat, the 14-year-old pulle...
Apr 28, 2019
Annual budget ads increase, but still less than under NDP, Tory government says
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government is spending more on budget advertising this year as an election draws closer. The projected spending on media advertisements for this year's p...
Apr 28, 2019
Former Mama and Papa's owners settling in well at new location
The Crosslink County Sportsplex has some familiar faces serving food during the day.Jacques Brunet and Debbie Walker from the former restaurant Mama and Papa's are serving the community from the Over-...
Apr 28, 2019 (left) Co-owner/Chef Jacques Brunet (middle) Assistant Josie Michel (right) Co-owner/Manager Debbie Walker
US economy grew at strong 3.2% rate in first quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, a far better outcome than expected, overcoming a host of headwinds including global weakness, risi...
Apr 28, 2019
Nurse's memeable moment perfect fit as Raptors spoofed in popular Game of Zones
TORONTO - Nick Nurse's shocked made-for-meme face fell right into the Malamuts' creative laps. It was during Game 4 of the Raptors' opening-round playoff series versus Orlando. The Toronto coach ...
Apr 28, 2019
Locals involved in horse races at new track opening today
Edmonton's new Century Mile Race Track & Casino hosts its first ever live horse races today, and some people from the Peace will be involved. Tim Rycroft and his dad Tom from Teepee Creek both hav...
Apr 28, 2019 Construction at the new Century Mile track from the Horse Racing Alberta Facebook page