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To avoid strikes at Paris Olympics, French government to pay bonuses to civil servants
NICE, France (AP) - The French government will offer bonuses to civil servants deployed across the capital during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in a bid to avoid strikes during the events this summ...
Mar 09, 2024
Irish prime minister concedes defeat in vote over constitutional amendments about family and women
DUBLIN (AP) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar conceded defeat Saturday as two constitutional amendments he supported that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a w...
Mar 09, 2024
'Spring forward' and check your smoke detectors this Sunday
NANAIMO - The bi-annual change of the clocks is upon us once again.B.C. residents will "spring forward" one hour on Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m. local time, but it's also a good time to make sure your ...
Mar 09, 2024
Most Canadians changing clocks to spring forward for daylight time
Canadians are changing their clocks tonight as much of the country prepares to spring forward for daylight time. The change happens for most of the country at 2 a.m. local time. Yukon and most of Sask...
Mar 09, 2024
With AI, workplace surveillance has ‘skyrocketed’—leaving Canadian laws behind
OTTAWA - Technology that tracks your location at work and the time you're spending in the bathroom. A program that takes random screenshots of your laptop screen. A monitoring system that detects your...
Mar 09, 2024
Ottawa residents to hold vigil for victims of mass stabbing
OTTAWA - A vigil for the six victims of a deadly mass stabbing in Ottawa is expected to take place today. The vigil is scheduled for 11 a.m. in Palmadeo Park, near the home in the suburb of Barrhaven ...
Mar 09, 2024
Andrew Morrison doesn't want to cave to the pressures he felt in the Jerry Cans
TORONTO - Iqaluit-based musician Andrew Morrison says for years his band the Jerry Cans battled the forces of Canada's music industry to stay true to their roots. Twice nominated at the Juno Awards, i...
Mar 09, 2024
NHL roundup: Nichushkin leads Avalanche to 2-1 OT win over Wild
DENVER (AP) - Valeri Nichushkin scored a power-play goal 2:32 into overtime in his return to the lineup after a two-month absence, Alexandar Georgiev stopped a penalty shot late in regulation and the ...
Mar 08, 2024
Clippers lose defensive battle 3-1 to Surrey
NANAIMO - The Clippers were in a scoreless game for 54 minutes in their battle with Surrey.A goal by the Eagles Nathan Oickle woke up the offenses for the last five minutes of a Surrey 3-1 win.Just 17...
Mar 08, 2024
Jets cap busy trade deadline with 3-0 road win over Kraken
SEATTLE (AP) - Laurent Brossoit made 17 saves for his first shutout of the season, Mark Scheifele scored his 19th goal 7:15 into the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on F...
Mar 08, 2024