Author Archives:
Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
OTTAWA - The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following "due process" as it prepares for a cull of about 400 ostriches at a farm in British Columbia. Asked abou...
May 28, 2025
Canadian doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law
A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation limiting access to medical treatment for transgender youth, arguing it violates their Charter right ...
May 28, 2025
Canada Soccer reports 2024 loss of $4 million, looks to eliminate deficit in 2026
Canada Soccer reported a loss of $4 million in 2024, up from $2.5 million the year before. The deficit is just under the $4.2 million the governing body had projected in early 2024. The gap was covere...
May 28, 2025
Lethbridge teams dismantle 'high-risk encampment' in coulees
The City of Lethbridge says an encampment that was reportedly causing "high concern due to safety, environmental and structural risks" has been taken down.The Encampment Response Team and Outreach Sup...
May 28, 2025
Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks
A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don't have air conditioning, as they press for protections from climate-fuelled extreme heat. A report released by ACORN Can...
May 28, 2025
Impaired driver arrested, dozens of tickets issued in LPS enforcement blitz
The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) says its Traffic Response Unit was kept busy this past weekend.As part of an ongoing enforcement project, officers arrested one impaired driver and issued 46 ticket...
May 28, 2025
Canada's Summer McIntosh to train with Michael Phelps' coach Bob Bowman
TORONTO - Canadian swim star Summer McIntosh will move to Texas to train with Bob Bowman, who coached American Michael Phelps to 23 Olympic gold medals. The 18-year-old McIntosh from Toronto won three...
May 28, 2025
Historic $2.9 million donation made to Lethbridge cancer centre
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation (CRHF) is getting its largest donation ever.It will receive $2.9 million from the estate of Bruce and Edna Moffat. The Lethbridge couple supported CRHF for mor...
May 28, 2025
Canadian doctors who served in Gaza call for arms embargo, sanctions against Israel
OTTAWA - Canadian medical professionals who treated wounded Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are urging Ottawa to stop all military trade with Israel. The doctors say Canada's current restrictions on ar...
May 28, 2025
National chief says First Nations growing frustrated with 'fast-track' approach
OTTAWA - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says she doesn't blame First Nations leaders who are voicing frustration with governments promising to fast-track development in their terr...
May 28, 2025