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MPs chide 'incompetent' health agency over fired National Microbiology Lab scientists
OTTAWA - Federal officials in charge of the National Microbiology Lab are defending security protocols at the Winnipeg institution against accusations of incompetence from opposition MPs. The head of ...
8m ago
City of Lethbridge agrees to cut water usage by 10 per cent for potential drought scenario
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is one of the Southern Alberta cities that has agreed to cut water usage.The province has worked with 38 of the largest and oldest water licencees in southern A...
20m ago
'City within a city': Montreal announces new plan for 20,000 housing units
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has announced a new vision for an old racetrack that the mayor says will be home to as many as 40,000 people. The federal and provincial governments, as well as the cit...
21m ago
Alberta spring signals another Oilers-Kings NHL playoff showdown
EDMONTON - There are a few sure signs of spring in Alberta. The snow turns to slush, the Canada geese return to the ponds, lakes and streams, and the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings face each ot...
21m ago
Injured Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne back running but still some weeks away
TORONTO - There was a welcome sighting of Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne running with a trainer Friday while the rest of the team warmed up before training on a damp day at BMO Field. But the former ...
37m ago
Toronto FC, New England looking to turn the tide after disappointing showings
Toronto FC and the New England Revolution are both looking to climb out of a hole when they meet Saturday at BMO Field. After a promising start under John Herdman, injury-depleted Toronto (3-4-1) has ...
52m ago
Canucks set to face Predators in first playoff appearance since 2020
VANCOUVER - Expectations for the Vancouver Canucks were not high heading into the season. Asked in September if he expected the team to make the playoffs, president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford...
1h ago
GM Staios taking cautious approach to off-season after Sens miss playoffs again
OTTAWA - Another season out of the playoffs has left Ottawa Senators players frustrated and disappointed, but a complete overhaul doesn't appear to be in Steve Staios's plans. In his media availabilit...
1h ago
Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan
EDMONTON, AB - A survey from a clean energy think-tank says Alberta has done little to implement its plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.The Pembina Institute has examined the measures include...
1h ago
Hamilton, Winnipeg and B.C. fined by CFL for exceeding 2023 salary cap
TORONTO - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and B.C. Lions have all been fined by the CFL for exceeding the league's 2023 salary cap. But none exceeded the $5.45-million cap by more than ...
1h ago