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Military concerned about Chinese access to networks as Huawei decision looms

Military concerned about Chinese access to networks as Huawei decision looms

OTTAWA — Defence chief Gen.
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Gatineau couple infected with COVID-19 on Diamond Princess relieved to be home

Gatineau couple infected with COVID-19 on Diamond Princess relieved to be home

GATINEAU, Que. — A couple from Gatineau, Que., are warning Canadians to be vigilant about COVID-19 after contracting the virus aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan.
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A man for all seasons: Volunteer of the Year Lewis MacIntosh

A man for all seasons: Volunteer of the Year Lewis MacIntosh

SHERBROOKE – If Lewis MacIntosh had a dollar for every job he’s done for free, well, he wouldn’t be the duly designated 2020 Volunteer of the Year for the Municipality of the District of St.
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St. Mary’s Council backs women’s leadership school

St. Mary’s Council backs women’s leadership school

SHERBROOKE – St. Mary’s Council voted this week to cover the cost of two area delegates to a women’s political conference in Port Hawkesbury this spring.
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Citizen support “vindicating” for women’s conference, St. Mary’s councilor says

Citizen support “vindicating” for women’s conference, St. Mary’s councilor says

SHERBROOKE – It wasn’t the result she was hoping for, but St. Mary’s District Councilor Kaytland Smith doesn’t bear a grudge. In fact, she says, “We respect every council’s right to discuss and decide on all ideas brought to them.
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Atlantic Gold spat with St. Mary’s council turned ugly, document reveals

Atlantic Gold spat with St. Mary’s council turned ugly, document reveals

SHERBROOKE – Despite recent assurances that it “works with communities” where it operates, Atlantic Gold seriously considered imposing “legal remedies” on St.
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Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled last-minute over COVID-19 concerns

Juno Awards in Saskatoon cancelled last-minute over COVID-19 concerns

SASKATOON — A mere hours before the Juno Awards events were set to officially kick off in Saskatoon on Thursday, organizers slammed the brakes on the festivities, saying Canada's biggest celebration of homegrown music wouldn't go forward over concern
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First presumptive case of COVID-19 hits Saskatchewan

First presumptive case of COVID-19 hits Saskatchewan

The first case of COVID-19 has been announced in Saskatchewan today as a traveller from Egypt to Saskatoon has been officially diagnosed.
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Education Minister calls STF president “Grinch who stole Hoopla” for walking away from negotiations

Education Minister calls STF president “Grinch who stole Hoopla” for walking away from negotiations

The Legislative Assembly was packed on Wednesday with students from all around Saskatchewan as the Sask. Party and NDP debated the negotiations with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF).
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Rome-based UN food agency grapples with Italian coronavirus lockdown

Rome-based UN food agency grapples with Italian coronavirus lockdown

OTTAWA — These days, no roads lead to Rome for David Beasley.
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