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Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow jumps bail to stay in Toronto
TORONTO - A prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist says she's decided to live permanently in Canada, after jumping bail from the Chinese territory. Agnes Chow says on social media she plans to sta...
Dec 04, 2023
What's Happening in Lethbridge this week: December 4, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There are plenty of events to check out in Southern Alberta this week, and Lethbridge News Now has you covered with the details.Ka Mo Taan Festive Lights - December 4, 2023The Kanaiwa...
Dec 04, 2023
Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent i...
Dec 04, 2023
Canada's climate lobby pushes for oil, gas emissions cap with fashion statement
OTTAWA - Canada's climate lobby wants its demand for an oil-and-gas emissions cap to go straight to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's head. Dozens of Canada's environmental activists are wander...
Dec 04, 2023
Charges dropped against Quebec theatre owner and 'Dragon's Den' star Vincenzo Guzzo
MONTREAL - Quebec's prosecution service says it has abandoned criminal charges against Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of a large independent movie theatre chain and investor on CBC Television's "Dragon's Den." S...
Dec 04, 2023
ATA President releases Op-Ed on provincial Enrollment Growth Funding
Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) President Jason Schilling has released an opinion-editorial, on a "looming teacher shortage" and the underlying issues contributing to it. The Op-Ed is as follows:A...
Dec 04, 2023
MP Han Dong, federal Conservatives, NDP to take part in foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA - Politicians Han Dong and Michael Chan, the federal government and the commissioner of Canada elections are among those granted standing in the factual phase of a public inquiry into foreign i...
Dec 04, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service, Alberta Sheriffs apprehend three impaired drivers over weekend
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) and Alberta Sheriffs arrested three impaired drivers over the weekend.During the first weekend of the annual Christmas Check Stop campaign, the two...
Dec 04, 2023
Former Liberal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan named consul general in Boston
OTTAWA - Bernadette Jordan, a former Liberal member of Parliament and a minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, has been named Canada's new consul general in Boston. Jordan, who was first...
Dec 04, 2023
Canadian Press NewsAlert: CBC says it is cutting 600 jobs, some programming
TORONTO - The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada will eliminate about 600 jobs and not fill an additional 200 vacancies. Along with programming cuts, the company says the move comes as it fa...
Dec 04, 2023