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High temperatures in B.C. pose 'threat of new wildfires,' wildfire service warns
Rain and cooler temperatures in northeastern British Columbia will help suppression efforts for two out-of-control wildfires, but high temperatures forecast for later this week may pose a new threat, ...
May 08, 2023
Lethbridge candidates speak out against election sign vandalism
LETHBRIDGE, AB - There have been numerous reports of election signs being vandalized or destroyed across Lethbridge.The campaign for the 2023 Alberta provincial election officially kicked off on May 1...
May 08, 2023
Toronto FC, CF Montreal derby comes twice this week with both cup and league play
TORONTO - It's a double-derby week for Toronto FC and CF Montreal, two teams that have been on roller-coaster rides already this season. Toronto (2-3-6) hosts Montreal (4-6-0) at BMO Field on Tuesday ...
May 08, 2023
Canada's long history of expelling diplomats
OTTAWA - Canada's expulsion of a Chinese diplomat following allegations of a threat campaign against a Conservative MP marks the first time in five years a foreign representative is told to pack up an...
May 08, 2023
Emergency Preparedness Week underway in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge is running its annual Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 7-13, 2023.This year's theme is "Build Preparedness Habits," and offers a number of tools...
May 08, 2023
Alberta premier apologizes for comments linking COVID vaccinated to Nazi followers
EDMONTON - United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith apologized Monday after a 2021 video surfaced of her saying she wouldn't wear a Remembrance Day poppy while comparing those who got the COVID-19 va...
May 08, 2023
Eby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a meeting with the regional director of Canada's spy agency over allegations of foreign interference in the province's elections. He says he w...
May 08, 2023
Alberta wildfire update, May 8
Starting May 9 at 9 a.m., any Albertan who has evacuated under mandatory order for seven consecutive days or more can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment to help during this difficult ti...
May 08, 2023
Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open
Valrie Ttreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she's the tournament director for the National Bank Open, ...
May 08, 2023
Lethbridge welcomes wildfire evacuees
File LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge has received its first group of evacuees from the wildfires in the northern parts of AlbertaAround 50 evacuees made their way to Lethbridge from northern communities l...
May 08, 2023