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State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C., after McDougall Creek wildfire
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has lifted the state of local emergency in West Kelowna, B.C., more than a month after the McDougall Creek wildfire devastated the area. It s...
Sep 28, 2023

N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won't run for re-election in upcoming vote
YELLOWKNIFE - The premier of the Northwest Territories has announced she won't be running for re-election in November. Caroline Cochrane says representing the N.W.T. has been among the highest honours...
Sep 28, 2023

From Harper to Poilievre: what is the Conservative vision for Indigenous Peoples?
OTTAWA - When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks about what his party's relationship with Indigenous Peoples would look like should he become prime minister, it's often about "economic reconc...
Sep 28, 2023

Roadblock Lifted: Blue Jays radio crew would return to road if team makes playoffs
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays' radio rights-holder said Thursday that it will resume traditional in-person broadcasts of road games if the team makes the playoffs. Sportsnet's radio crew is on site ...
Sep 28, 2023

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy...
Sep 28, 2023

Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital
SIKSIKA, Alta. - A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimination led...
Sep 28, 2023

Homan cruises to opening-round win at PoinstBet Invitational
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based team stole points in five ends, including steals of two in the sixth and seventh ends, en route to an 11-1 win over Shaelyn Park on Thursday at the PointsB...
Sep 28, 2023

Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing
A member of the Surrey, B.C., gurdwara where Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar served as president before he was gunned down in June says police have also warned him about a threat to his life. Gurmeet...
Sep 28, 2023

Piikani Nation Chief issues statement ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
PIINAKI NATION, AB - On Saturday, September 30, 2023, Canadians will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Ahead of the day, a statement was issued by Piikani Nation Chief Troy Knowlton. ...
Sep 28, 2023

New justice of the peace appointed in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has announced the appointment of a new justice of the peace.Ambreen Azim will be based in Calgary and will start in the role as of December 4, 2023. This brings the total...
Sep 28, 2023