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Province unveils new 20-year plan to improve affordable housing
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta has announced its 10-year strategy to improve access to affordable housing.Stronger Foundations maps out the plans and changes needed to create safe, stable an...
Nov 01, 2021

Alberta government, Opposition say the province should be consulted on emissions caps
EDMONTON - Alberta politicians are warning the federal Liberal government that caps on greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas will have to be set in consultation with the province. Both Premier Jas...
Nov 01, 2021

NHL suspends Canadiens forward Paquette two games for boarding
NEW YORK - The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette two games without pay for boarding Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras. The incident occurred in the first period of the Duc...
Nov 01, 2021

Hydro-Québec project facing 'green' opposition in Maine ahead of Tuesday's referendum
AUGUSTA, Maine - A plan to export hydroelectricity from Quebec to Massachusetts is facing opposition from environmental groups in Maine - where a 233-kilometre transmission line would be built - despi...
Nov 01, 2021

EXPLAINER: Why frustrated Saudi is lashing out at Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - A televised remark by a game show host turned Cabinet minister in Lebanon about the war in Yemen has taken the country's crisis with Saudi Arabia to new depths. Anger over George Kordahi...
Nov 01, 2021

$176-million being invested in emissions reduction projects in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government says it aims to reduce carbon emissions at the same level as eliminating emissions from the electricity used by 4.5-million homes.They are investing up to $126-...
Nov 01, 2021

Mandatory vaccination rule extended to staff, visitors to Senate workplaces
OTTAWA - Anyone wanting access to workplaces in Canada's Senate will need to be fully immunized against COVID-19. The Senate's internal economy committee has announced a mandatory vaccination rule for...
Nov 01, 2021

Canadian entrepreneur Fred Pye hopes his SailGP entry will help grow the sport
A longtime sailing enthusiast, Canadian entrepreneur Fred Pye is looking to grow the sport by having a Canada entry make its mark on water. Canada and Switzerland join the SailGP circuit next year, wi...
Nov 01, 2021

Milk price increase will impact all dairy products
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- A review of Canadian farm gate milk prices and various other costs used in administering Canada`s milk supply management system, has determined an increase in price is warranted. Th...
Nov 01, 2021

Oklahoma panel recommends governor spare Julius Jones’ life
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board on Monday recommended Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of death row inmate Julius Jones, whose murder conviction for the 1999 killing of an Edmon...
Nov 01, 2021