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Union says port workers still on the job in B.C., despite lockout notice
VANCOUVER - The president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union says all of his members are on the job, despite a lockout notice issued by the association representing 55 waterf...
May 29, 2019
Judge rules SNC-Lavalin headed to trial on charges of fraud, corruption
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge has ruled that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is headed to trial on charges of fraud and corruption. The decision is the latest step in criminal proceedings that began ...
May 29, 2019
More downtime in interior forests
KAMLOOPS - Interfor is the latest lumber company to announce downtime due to market conditions. The Vancouver-based company will reduce production at its three mills in the BC Interior for the entire ...
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Sajjan sidesteps questions about Norman's return, says he will talk to Senate
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he is prepared to appear before the Senate's defence committee to answer questions about the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. The commi...
May 29, 2019
Former imam turned federal Liberal candidate in Montreal hopes to build bridges
OTTAWA - A former imam whose sermon at the funeral of six worshippers murdered at a Quebec City mosque attracted international attention will run for the federal Liberals in a Montreal riding. Ha...
May 29, 2019
China's ambassador makes second trip to Nova Scotia, calls McNeil "great friend"
HALIFAX - China's ambassador to Canada called Stephen McNeil his "great friend" today before the diplomat met with the Nova Scotia premier and several members of his cabinet. Lu Shaye&n...
May 29, 2019
Couture Council to honour Louboutin and his red-soled shoes
NEW YORK - Designer Christian Louboutin and his famous towering, red-soled shoes are being awarded a prestigious fashion honour. The French designer will be the next honoree of the Couture Council of ...
May 29, 2019
Mueller to make 1st public statement on Russia probe
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia investigation on Wednesday. That's according to the Justice Departmen...
May 29, 2019
Australian 'Egg Boy' donates $70,000 to Christchurch victims
SYDNEY, Australia - The Australian teenager who cracked an egg on the head of a politician for his remarks about the New Zealand mosque massacre has donated almost $70,000 to people affected by the ki...
May 29, 2019
Kit Harington checks into wellness centre post-'Thrones'
LOS ANGELES - "Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington has checked into a wellness retreat to work on what his representative says are "personal issues." A representative for Harington said Tuesday the Br...
May 29, 2019
