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Liberals raise doubts of high number of vaccine exemptions among Conservatives ranks
OTTAWA - Government House leader Mark Holland is questioning the relatively high number of medical exemptions among the Conservative ranks preventing them from being vaccinated against COVID-19. On Mo...
Dec 07, 2021
African community group says Canada's new travel rules are an example of racism
EDMONTON - The president of the African Community Association of Calgary says its members feel hurt and believe it's important for the federal government to address what they say is subtle racism behi...
Dec 07, 2021
IIHF: China will be allowed to participate in men's Olympic hockey tournament
China will ice a men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics. The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Tuesday the hosts have been given the green light following a council meeting in Zurich. "...
Dec 07, 2021
Liberals table bill that would repeal mandatory minimums for some drug, gun crimes
OTTAWA - The federal government introduced a bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday that would repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences and some gun-related crimes. It would allow a judge...
Dec 07, 2021
Indigenous delegation to Vatican has been postponed: AFN national chief
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says an upcoming Indigenous delegation to the Vatican has been postponed. She made the announcement to a virtual gathering of chief...
Dec 07, 2021
Healthy Communities initiative in Coaldale gaining momentum
COALDALE, AB - Coaldale's Healthy Communities Strategic Plan has received the thumbs up from Town Council.This means more engagement with the public and projects are expected to come forward to improv...
Dec 07, 2021
Kasko family donates $250,000 to new multi-use rec centre in Coaldale
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale's STRONG! Capital Campaign has received a significant boost from a local family.The Kasko family has donated $250,000 to the cause. The campaign is a fundraiser to ...
Dec 07, 2021
Quebec liquor warehouse workers overwhelmingly reject deal for new contract
MONTREAL - Warehouse workers with Quebec's liquor corporation have rejected a tentative agreement reached between their union negotiators and the Crown corporation. Union leaders had recommended accep...
Dec 07, 2021
Town of Coaldale and Working Group to discuss feasibility of new or improved skate park
COALDALE, AB - The Town of Coaldale could see a new or improved skate park.The town has developed a public engagement plan to explore the possibility of building a new skate park or revitalizing the e...
Dec 07, 2021
Indigenous delegation to Vatican has been postponed: AFN national chief
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says an upcoming Indigenous delegation to the Vatican has been postponed. She made the announcement to a virtual gathering of chief...
Dec 07, 2021