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Manitoba government to end practice of birth alerts in April
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is ending a practice that has allowed hospitals to notify child-welfare agencies about new mothers deemed to be high risk. "We need to ensure the safety of chil...
Feb 02, 2020

'We want this to happen:' First Nation moves on own child welfare law
COWESSESS, Sask. - A Saskatchewan chief says his First Nation is not waiting on Ottawa to announce funding before the band works toward taking over its own child welfare. Cowessess First Nat...
Feb 02, 2020

Montrealers battle over reasons why their booming city is plagued by empty storefronts
MONTREAL - On the corner of Montreal's historic St-Laurent Blvd. and trendy St-Viateur Street - known for the 24-hour St-Viateur Bagel Shop - lies an empty storefront that has become a symbo...
Feb 02, 2020

Historic blizzard highlights need for severe weather preparedness: scientists
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Climate scientists say a blizzard that paralyzed eastern Newfoundland signals that greater preparations are needed for extreme precipitation and tidal surges - even if a direct line...
Feb 02, 2020

Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player happy with spinal surgery results
AIRDRIE, Alta. - A hockey player paralyzed in a bus crash has been working hard since undergoing spinal surgery in Thailand late last year and it's getting him closer to ...
Feb 02, 2020

Quebec billionaire Lawrence Stroll acquires stake in Aston Martin
A consortium that includes Quebec billionaires Lawrence Stroll and Andre Desmarais is taking a significant stake in British car manufacturer Aston Martin - a move expected to have reper...
Feb 02, 2020

Djokovic comes back for 8th Australian Open title, 17th Slam
MELBOURNE, Australia - Novak Djokovic was looking weary and worn down. He felt dizzy and trailed Dominic Thiem in the Australian Open final -- miscues mounting, deficit growing. Djokovic did what he d...
Feb 02, 2020

Alberta creates additional spaces for addiction treatment over the next three years
CALGARY - Premier Jason Kenney has announced funding for dozens of spaces at private addictions treatment facilities, saying that addressing addictions is a priority even as the province trims spendin...
Feb 02, 2020 Premier Kenney, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan, local MLAs, and recovery advocates at addiction treatment investment announcement

Saturday local hockey recap
Brady Marzocco and Jared Loewen each scored twice while Jeridyn Loewen had a goal and five assists as the Fort St John Huskies doubled up the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings 8-4 on Saturday night. ...
Feb 02, 2020 Dawson Creek wrapped up a first place season in the NPHL on Saturday night. Photo courtesy EverythingGP

Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
WASHINGTON - The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring Trump's acquittal in just the third trial ...
Feb 02, 2020