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Green Party in tatters, with glimmers of hope, after disappointing election finish
OTTAWA - A former top Green official says the party faces a self-reckoning after a federal election that dashed hopes of growth following a year marred by internal strife. The party now confronts alte...
Sep 22, 2021
Canadian men drawn with South Africa at rugby sevens event in Edmonton
Canada has been drawn in Pool A with South Africa, Hong Kong and Mexico at the HSBC Canada Sevens in Edmonton this weekend. The Canadian men are coming off a sixth-place finish Sunday in Vancouver whe...
Sep 22, 2021
Regulatory group warns several Alberta doctors about sharing COVID-19 misinformation
EDMONTON, AB. -- A group that oversees the practice of medicine in Alberta says it has told at least seven doctors who were spreading misinformation about COVID-19 that their behaviour was unprofessio...
Sep 22, 2021
Bloc leader calls on Trudeau to hold summit on health transfers with premiers
MONTREAL - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to convene a summit with his provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss federal health transfer...
Sep 22, 2021
Most postal votes to be counted by the end of today: Elections Canada
OTTAWA - A clutch of close-run ridings, including a nail-biting photo finish in Vancouver, Granville, are still waiting for mail ballots to be counted to determine the final result. But Elections Cana...
Sep 22, 2021
Conservative on national council says members should review O'Toole's leadership
OTTAWA - A Conservative who sits on the party's national council says Erin O'Toole should undergo a leadership review by members following his election loss, marking the first open challenge to him st...
Sep 22, 2021
Firestone wins $10K as honorable mention in “Best Caesar in Town” contest
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge restaurant put up a spicy fight but didn't come out the winner.However, it wasn't a total loss for Firestone Restaurant and Bar in the Best Caesar in Town contest, presen...
Sep 22, 2021
Final $1 million vaccine lottery draw closes September 23
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in Alberta aged 18 and over have just over one day to register online for a chance to win $1 million as part of the province's COVID-19 vaccine lottery.Albertans who have re...
Sep 22, 2021
City clarifies COVID protocols for youth at recreation and culture facilities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The City of Lethbridge has provided an update for youth relating to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program.The proof of vaccination program was launched on Monday, September 20...
Sep 22, 2021
Red Deer to host 2021 WHL Cup
RED DEER, AB - The 2021 WHL Cup is coming to Red Deer.It's been announced by the Western Hockey League (WHL), BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, Hockey Saskatchewan, Hockey Manitoba and Hockey Canada that the...
Sep 22, 2021