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No way for Canadian military to match Russian footprint in Arctic: Defence chief
OTTAWA - The commander of the Canadian Armed Forces says there is no way Canada can match Russia's large military footprint in the Arctic. Defence chief Gen. Wayne Eyre is also pouring cold water on t...
Apr 05, 2022
Quebec, P.E.I. extend mask mandates until late April to prevent spread of COVID-19
Quebec and Prince Edward Island have extended their provincial mask mandates until later this month as they try to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decisions Tuesday came several days after the Pub...
Apr 05, 2022
Conservatives are talking about cryptocurrency — here's how and some reasons why
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she hopes her bill to help grow the cryptocurrency sector will get Canadian legislators talking about it in a non-polarized way. The private member...
Apr 05, 2022
US official: US, allies, to ban new investments in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States, in coordination with the EU and Group of 7 nations, will roll out new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday - including an investment freeze - in response to evide...
Apr 05, 2022
Lethbridge College receiving federal grant funding for applied research partnerships
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government is providing a funding boost to colleges across Canada.$46.9 million over the next two years will be used for 74 grants that will foster applied research partne...
Apr 05, 2022
Cities seek immediate help on housing affordability in federal budget
OTTAWA - The head of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities says the federal Liberals must be ambitious about lowering the cost of housing in the federal budget later this week. Joanne Vanderheyden...
Apr 05, 2022
Damage estimated at $420,000 in south Lethbridge fire
LETHBRIDGE, AB - No injuries were reported in an early Tuesday morning fire in south Lethbridge.Lethbridge Fire & EMS crews responded to a fire in the Couleecreek south area at around 6:20 a.m. on...
Apr 05, 2022
Lethbridge Police seeking suspect connected to robbery investigation
UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in this case thanks to public assistance. READ MORE: Police arrest suspect in Lethbridge robberyLETHBRIDGE, AB - Police in Lethbridge are asking for help in identif...
Apr 05, 2022
NACI: Provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 booster shots
OTTAWA - The National Advisory Committee on Immunization says provinces and territories should rapidly prepare to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks. The committee says govern...
Apr 05, 2022
Public service union seeks more relief for workers affected by Phoenix pay system
The largest union in the federal public service is hoping the government uses this week's budget to set aside money for workers still facing issues from the Phoenix pay system. Chris Aylward, presiden...
Apr 05, 2022