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Canada's population grew to top 41 million in the first quarter: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population topped 41 million people in the first quarter of this year as it grew by 0.6 per cent. The agency says the population reached 41,012,563 on Apr...
Jun 19, 2024
Lethbridge College Research Chair receives nearly $500,000 in funding
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Senior Research Chair at Lethbridge College has been awarded a large sum of grant money.Dr. Chandra Singh has become an RDAR-funded Research Chair to continue his research and tenur...
Jun 19, 2024
Ontario's open single-game sports-betting industry continues to thrive.
TORONTO - Ontario's single-game sports betting industry is on a winning streak. On Wednesday, iGaming Ontario (iGO) released a report that states the industry contributed $2.7 billion to Ontario's gro...
Jun 19, 2024
Environment Canada says the extreme heat is continuing today in Ontario and Quebec
Central and southern Ontario and much of western Quebec are forecast to experience another day of sweltering weather. Environment Canada's heat warnings say daytime highs are expected to hit 30 to 35 ...
Jun 19, 2024
Alberta reopens applications for Every Kid Can Play program
The province is reopening applications for the Every Kid Can Play program.Every Kid Can Play provided direct financial support to more than 8,500 children and youth in the past year and supported more...
Jun 19, 2024
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services giving tips to stay safe on the water
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Summer is right around the corner, and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is providing tips on how to stay safe on the water.The Oldman River is a popular place to cool off...
Jun 19, 2024
In the news today: NATO head to visit Ottawa and Fans on edge as Oilers remain alive
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... NATO secretary-general visiting Ottawa The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in...
Jun 19, 2024
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to meet with prime minister in Ottawa
OTTAWA - The head of the NATO alliance is set to meet with the prime minister in Ottawa today. Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is also slated to give a speech at an event hosted by the NATO Associa...
Jun 19, 2024
Federal government decision expected on controversial B.C. fish farms
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to announce the way forward for fish farms along British Columbia's coast. The ocean-pen aquaculture operations have been a flashpoint between First Nations...
Jun 19, 2024
Down and stressed after early losses, Oilers fans getting their confidence back
EDMONTON - When your team is already down three games in the Stanley Cup final series and a single loss would mean the dream of a championship victory parade is over, it's understandable that anxiety ...
Jun 19, 2024