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Trudeau accepts inquiry finding of genocide, but says focus must be on response
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts the finding that Canada's treatment of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls amounts to genocide. Debate has erupted over the defini...
Jun 04, 2019
Trudeau accepts inquiry finding of genocide, but says focus must be on response
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts the finding that Canada's treatment of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls amounts to genocide. Debate has erupted over the defini...
Jun 04, 2019
Trump eases up, makes nice with May before she steps down
LONDON - Making nice at the end, President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday on his frequent criticism of outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May over her handling of the tortured Brexit deal, declari...
Jun 04, 2019
Trudeau pledges more funding for reproductive health services worldwide
OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will increase Canadian funding for women's health worldwide to $1.4 billion every year starting in 2023, with half of this money dedicated t...
Jun 04, 2019
Maine legislators OK assisted suicide; bill goes to governor
AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Legislature voted Tuesday to legalize assisted suicide, with supporters declaring it in line with the state's tradition of individualism and opponents insisting the practice...
Jun 04, 2019
Forests minister Donaldson confirms Canfor request to sell its Vavenby tenures to Interfor
VAVENBY, B.C. - The province's forests minister confirms Canfor has requested to sell its Vavenby sawmill tenures to Interfor. Doug Donaldson must okay the transfer before it can take place.Canfor ann...
Jun 04, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Battle of depleted rosters awaits Impact, Sounders at Saputo Stadium
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and the Seattle Sounders may have to dive deep into their rosters when they play each other Wednesday night. Impact manager Remi Garde confirmed that he will have less t...
Jun 04, 2019
Low profile for Canada on Tiananmen anniversary amid Kovrig, Spavor jailings
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked Tuesday's 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre by saying he has real concerns about China's human-rights record, including the repr...
Jun 04, 2019
Stump Lake fire under control, but new fire ignites between Chase and Sorrento
KAMLOOPS - A wildfire south of Kamloops is under control, but a new blaze has the attention of B.C. Wildfire Service (BCWS) personnel Tuesday morning. Fire Information Officer Taylor MacDonald says a ...
Jun 04, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
New Ukraine president commits to NATO, EU membership
BRUSSELS - Ukraine's new president says his country still hopes to become a member of the NATO military alliance and the European Union but he is open to peace talks with neighbouring Russia. Standing...
Jun 04, 2019
