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Canada's premiers set to meet with police chiefs over public safety risks
OTTAWA - Canada's premiers will meet with the association representing police chiefs this week over the concern of a recent spike in violence across the country. Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, wh...
Apr 18, 2023
Why doesn't Canada make its own baby formula when we have the raw ingredients?
OTTAWA - If infant formula has become akin to liquid gold for parents stressed about empty store shelves this year, Canada may be sitting on a potential treasure trove - if only it could process the r...
Apr 18, 2023
WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekend
The union representing WestJet pilots says they have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate.The Air Line Pilots Association says the 1,600 WestJet pilots it represents can launch a strike ...
Apr 18, 2023
Canada's women's basketball squad to host Japan in exhibition in Victoria
VICTORIA - Canada's women's basketball team is set to host Japan in a June exhibition game, Canada Basketball announced Tuesday. The contest will take place June 2 at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial...
Apr 18, 2023
Alberta fortifying career education programming based on task force recommendations
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's government said it is strengthening career education programming, based on recommendations from the Career Education Task Force.Throughout November and December 2022, the task...
Apr 18, 2023
Two Hurricanes listed in NHL Central Scouting rankings
LETHBRIDGE, AB - NHL Central Scouting has released the final rankings ahead of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and two Lethbridge Hurricanes have made the list.Noah Chadwick ranks as the #154 North American...
Apr 18, 2023
Mont-Tremblant evacuates residents amid flooding, other Quebec cities warn residents
MONTREAL - Several municipalities in Quebec's Laurentians region, north of Montreal, are warning residents to take precautions as local rivers spill their banks. Mont-Tremblant, Que., officials asked ...
Apr 18, 2023
Saskatchewan minister asked man guilty of domestic violence to return service medal
REGINA - Saskatchewan's agriculture minister says he requested a public service medal be returned as the recipient had been charged with domestic violence. David Marit says in a statement that it's no...
Apr 18, 2023
Major reforms to air passenger rights needed, says House committee report
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee is recommending sweeping changes to Canada's air passenger rights framework. The report from the House of Commons transport committee calls on the government to tigh...
Apr 18, 2023
Danielle Smith commits to $10 per day daycare by 2026
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Premier Danielle Smith has declared that, under a re-elected United Conservative Party (UCP) government, Alberta would continue along the path to providing $10 per day childcare.Durin...
Apr 18, 2023