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Report suggests little progress in first year of Alberta's emissions reduction plan
EDMONTON - 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 included i...
Apr 19, 2024

The Latest | A second alternate has been picked for Trump's hush money trial, 4 more still needed
NEW YORK (AP) - Lawyers in former President Donald Trump 's hush money case shifted their attention Friday to picking alternates as jury selection resumed for a fourth day. The proceedings began again...
Apr 19, 2024

Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter respond...
Apr 19, 2024

Playoff-less Penguins want to sign up Sidney Crosby long-term. Might be easy part of busy offseason
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Penguins eventually became the team Kyle Dubas envisioned in his first season as the club's general manager/director of hockey operations. That evolution, however, cam...
Apr 19, 2024

New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba may be the most interesting man in hockey
Jacob Trouba is captain of the best team in the NHL this season, the New York Rangers, one of the oldest franchises in hockey in one of the world's greatest sports towns. The big-hitting American defe...
Apr 19, 2024

Streaking Jets prepare for playoff clash with star-studded Avalanche
WINNIPEG - Sean Monahan was walking his dog when a car drove past him, braked, backed up and stopped. A mother and her son hopped out and approached the Winnipeg Jets forward, who was acquired in a tr...
Apr 19, 2024

Minister defends Alberta’s proposed federal funding veto bill
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Although concerns have been raised, the Alberta government is maintaining that recently proposed legislation will be beneficial to municipalities in the province.On April 10, 2024, a ...
Apr 19, 2024

Quebec follows Ottawa and raises amount of capital gains subject to tax
Quebec says it will align its tax system with the federal government by increasing the percentage of capital gains subject to taxation. Like Ottawa announced in its budget Tuesday, Quebec says it will...
Apr 19, 2024

What's Happening in Lethbridge this weekend: April 19, 2024
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are some fun events in the Lethbridge area this weekend, and Lethbridge News Now has the details.Lobsterfest 2024 - April 19, 2024A Celebration of Eastern Canadian traditions is...
Apr 19, 2024

Joly urges halt to escalating violence as Israel suspected of airstrike on Iran
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is once again urging Israel and Iran to prevent their long-running conflict from spiralling into a broader Middle East crisis. She is calling for de-escal...
Apr 19, 2024