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Talks in Germany end without decision on sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand is returning to Canada after a meeting in Germany today where allies failed to make much headway on providing battle tanks to Ukraine. The question was at the top...
Jan 20, 2023
College and university sports preview: January 20, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge College Kodiaks and University of Lethbridge (U of L) Pronghorns compete this weekend.LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE KODIAKSBoth the Lethbridge College Kodiaks men's and women's ba...
Jan 20, 2023
Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Defense leaders meeting at a U.S. air base in on Germany on Friday failed to resolve divisions over providing advanced battle tanks to Ukraine after more than five ho...
Jan 20, 2023
Premier denies knowing about staff emails to Crown prosecution about Coutts cases
COUTTS, AB - Premier Danielle Smith says she has no knowledge of anyone on her staff sending emails to Crown prosecutors involved in cases around the Coutts border crossing blockade last year.Her stat...
Jan 20, 2023
Premiers are united in push for more health funding from Ottawa: Ford
LONDON, Ont. - The provinces won't be signing individual deals on health-care funding with the federal government, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday. Premiers and health ministers across the count...
Jan 20, 2023
Canada hopes to position itself as future leader in commercial space launches
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada is hoping to capitalize on its vast geography and space expertise to position itself as the next global player in commercial space launches. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra a...
Jan 20, 2023
Ottawa gives $40M to Atlantic shellfish farmers hit by post-tropical storm Fiona
SPRINGBROOK, P.E.I. - The federal government is providing up to $40 million over two years to shellfish farmers in Atlantic Canada to help them recover from damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona....
Jan 20, 2023
Study: Sports help people with intellectual disabilities lower risk of depression
A study on the positive impact the Special Olympics has on its athletes has given John Bryden hope that he'll be able to speak with his daughter Carly again. Born with an intellectual disability, Carl...
Jan 20, 2023
Ageless Glenn Howard aims to defend Ontario Tankard title and earn Brier berth
Feeling "10 times better" after off-season knee surgery, the ageless Glenn Howard is feeling refreshed and energized as he aims to defend his team's title at the upcoming Ontario Tankard. "It's unbeli...
Jan 20, 2023
Lethbridge County opens applications for dust control program
LETHBRIDGE COUNTY, AB - Applications are now open for dust control in Lethbridge County.Landowners and businesses can apply to have dust control done on County-maintained roads that are adjacent to th...
Jan 20, 2023