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Alberta and Ottawa react to B.C. decriminalizing drug possession
EDMONTON, AB - The decision by the B.C. government to allow for the possession of small amounts of illicit drugs is proving to be a controversial one.On May 31, 2022, the Province of B.C. announced th...
Jun 01, 2022
Residential school survivors tell bishops their expectations of Pope Francis's visit
WINNIPEG - Residential school survivors met with Roman Catholic bishops today to discuss what they expect from Pope Francis's visit to Canada next month. The meeting followed two days of talks among s...
Jun 01, 2022
Exit polls: Danish voters want back into EU's defense policy
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Two exit polls by Danish broadcasters say that around two thirds of voters in Wednesday's referendum have backed abandoning Denmark's 30-year-old opt-out from the European U...
Jun 01, 2022
Ticats kicker Domagala used to competing for roster spot with Hamilton Tiger-Cats
HAMILTON - As a kicker and undrafted free agent, Canadian Michael Domagala is used to having to put his best foot forward with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. So it will be business as usual for the five-foo...
Jun 01, 2022
International commission asks Canada to join probe of selenium flowing from B.C.
The agency that mediates disputes between Canada and the United States over shared waters is pleading with the federal Liberals to join an investigation into contamination from British Columbia coal m...
Jun 01, 2022
National Assembly of Remote Communities holds inaugural meeting
A new organization of Indigenous leaders is working to lay the groundwork for isolated First Nations to have a stronger presence across the country. "Many times, our remote communities' voices are los...
Jun 01, 2022
PGA Tour Canada returns with Victoria Open after two-year suspension due to COVID-19
It's not quite a sigh of relief, but Blair Bursey is very pleased to have the PGA Tour Canada back. Bursey, from Gander, N.L., is one of 37 Canadians in the field at this week's Royal Beach Victoria O...
Jun 01, 2022
Hinckley to get full freedom 41 years after shooting Reagan
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge gave his final blessing Wednesday to full freedom for John Hinckley, the man who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981, capping a four-decade journey through the court...
Jun 01, 2022
Bank of Canada raises key rate by half a point amid high inflation
OTTAWA, ON - In an unprecedented move, the Bank of Canada has announced a major increase to its key interest rate for the second time in two months, as it forecasts higher consumer prices to come this...
Jun 01, 2022
Alberta taking new actions for youth affected by pandemic
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it is taking action to support children and youth who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.A cross-ministry action plan is informed by the government's ...
Jun 01, 2022