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Passengers drowned after door design impeded exit in fatal NWT plane crash: TSB
GATINEAU, Que. - Canada’s aviation safety watchdog says a “significant safety issue” exists with a popular small airplane in which three passengers drowned during an attempted landin...
Feb 28, 2019
Johnston: Former CFL quarterback Manziel hasn't spoken to AAF Commanders yet
San Antonio Commanders general manager Daryl Johnston says he’s spoken to American Alliance of Football chairman Tom Dundon about Johnny Manziel, but not directly to the former CFL quarterback. ...
Feb 28, 2019
Notley says new energy assessment bill conflicts with purchase of pipeline
OTTAWA - Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says it makes no sense for Ottawa to use one hand to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline for $4.5 billion, and another to push legislation that would deter investors...
Feb 28, 2019
Two agriculture shows coming up
The 34th Foster’s Peace Country Classic Agri-Show will start March 7 at Evergreen Park. It will run through March 9. The trade show, Northern Classic Bull sale, horse program, and Peace Country ...
Feb 28, 2019
NDP MP Murray Rankin decides not to seek re-election in October campaign
OTTAWA - After seven years representing Victoria in Parliament as a New Democrat, Murray Rankin says he won’t run for re-election this fall. Rankin said in an interview on Thursday his decision ...
Feb 28, 2019
Legault worried about SNC's Quebec jobs amid fallout from Wilson-Raybould claims
MONTREAL - A day after bombshell claims by Canada’s former attorney general that she was pressured to intervene in a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin, the Quebec premier expressed concern about...
Feb 28, 2019
US growth is likely to slow from 2.6 pct. pace last quarter
WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy turned in a solid performance in 2018, boosted in part by tax cuts and higher government spending. But growth slowed by year’s end, and most economists envision a w...
Feb 28, 2019
Calling a snow day: How Halifax schools make the early morning call
HALIFAX - In this historic port city, the decision to call a snow day often starts in the middle of the night. Halifax Regional Centre for Education staffers talk with a meteorologist, review weather ...
Feb 28, 2019
Disaster recovery funding coming to six Peace region communities
Six communities throughout our region will be receiving over 4.8 million dollars in funding from the Disaster Recovery Program after being previously denied. Energy Minister Marg McCuaig-Boyd says the...
Feb 28, 2019
Toronto Blue Jays' Randal Grichuk homers in spring debut
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Randal Grichuk homered in his spring debut as the Toronto Blue Jays lost 11-5 to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. In the lineup as the designated hitter after a foot injury kept...
Feb 28, 2019