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St. Louis abortion clinic to defy state over pelvic exam
ST. LOUIS - Missouri's only abortion clinic, already facing the threat of losing its license, says it will defy the state by refusing to perform a required pelvic examination days before an abortion. ...
Jun 20, 2019
Quebec's biggest French school board postpones applying religious symbols law
MONTREAL - Quebec's largest school board has voted to delay application of Quebec's controversial new secularism law for at least a year to allow for consultations with parents, unions ...
Jun 20, 2019
Canadian Forces investigating after soldier dies while parachuting in Bulgaria
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces were searching for answers Tuesday after an Ontario-based soldier was killed during a parachute-training exercise in Bulgaria. Bombardier Patrick Labrie, a soldier based o...
Jun 20, 2019
Spending plans may limit impact of Liberals' housing strategy, PBO says
OTTAWA - The federal government's 10-year housing strategy may not be as effective as promised when it comes to easing Canada's housing crunch, the parliamentary budget officer warned Tuesday&nbs...
Jun 20, 2019
Report finds many birds in decline but co-operation works to rebuild populations
The bad news is that the populations of more than one-quarter of Canada's bird species are declining, many rapidly. The good news is that about the same number are increasing - proof, says a ...
Jun 20, 2019
B.C. Conservative MP Mark Warawa dies after cancer diagnosis
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Mark Warawa has died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. The B.C. politician represented the riding of Langley - Aldergrove, outside Vancouver...
Jun 20, 2019
RCMP investigating after swan spooking incident on Crystal Lake
Residents are outraged after Facebook videos and pictures show what appears to be a man shooting a flare or fireworks at a swan, her five young ones and a goose. RCMP in Grande Prairie have confirmed ...
Jun 20, 2019 (Photo from Facebook)
Paddle Prairie residents can return home today as evacuation order is lifted
More than 700 evacuees from the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement can safely return home today for the first time since late May.The mandatory evacuation order will be lifted as of 1 p.m. Upon arrival, ...
Jun 20, 2019 A photo from late May showing the Chuckegg Creek Fire's prooximity to the community (Facebook / Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement)
Olson shuts out Rage, leads Stampeders to victory
Justin Olson went the distance for the Peace River Stampeders, as they defeated the Rycroft Rage 3-0 at home Wednesday night in Wheatbelt Baseball League action.Olson went seven innings, giving up jus...
Jun 20, 2019 Photo: Facebook / Peace River Stampeders
Trade, China sure to surface as Trudeau meets Trump, congressional leaders
WASHINGTON - Justin Trudeau is headed back to the White House today in what could prove to be a pivotal visit to the U.S. capital not only for North American trade and Canada's strained relationship w...
Jun 20, 2019