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Former CFL player Darnell Sankey making quick adjustment to playing in XFL
It hasn't taken Darnell Sankey long to adjust to life in the XFL. Sankey, the CFL's leading tackler in each of the last two seasons, had eight tackles (five solo, two for loss) and half a sack in the ...
Mar 09, 2023
RCMP watchdog investigates force how B.C. unit handles resource project protests
OTTAWA - The RCMP watchdog has launched a systemic investigation of the national police force's British Columbia unit that deals with protests against logging and pipeline projects. Civilian Review an...
Mar 09, 2023
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill worrisome
EDMONTON, AB - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome.He says Alberta is supposed to notify th...
Mar 09, 2023
Alberta NDP promising to make prescription contraception free if elected
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta NDP says it would follow British Columbia in making prescription contraception free to residents if the party is elected this spring.NDP Leader Rachel Notley states that uni...
Mar 09, 2023
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome. He says Alberta is supposed to notify the federal gove...
Mar 09, 2023
Security committee of parliamentarians begins latest foreign interference study
OTTAWA - The committee of parliamentarians that oversees national security says it has begun a study of foreign interference, following a request from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a statement, th...
Mar 09, 2023
RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec
MONTREAL - The Quebec RCMP say they are investigating two alleged secret police stations operated by Chinese authorities in the province. In a statement, the federal police force says its Integrated N...
Mar 09, 2023
Canadian women's soccer team takes fight for pay equity to Parliament
Members of the Canadian women's soccer team take their fight for pay equity to Parliament today. Captain Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, who goes by one name, are schedule...
Mar 09, 2023
New units formed under ALERT to address gang violence in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government has announced an initiative aimed at tackling gang violence.The province said gang activity has been steadily rising, with 126 shootings reported in Calgary in 20...
Mar 09, 2023
Ottawa to fast-track purchase of weapons for Canadian troops in Europe: Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will fast-track the purchase of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weapons for the Canadian military with a mechanism last used during the war in...
Mar 09, 2023