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Toronto FC president says MLS club is struggling through a season in 'quicksand'
TORONTO - It's been a painful, difficult season for Toronto FC, mired in the MLS basement as it resumes play this weekend after an international break. With 12 games remaining in the regular season, T...
Sep 08, 2021
Dawson Creek chamber cancels candidates debate amid safety risks over COVID-19 rules
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - A federal all-candidates debate in northeastern British Columbia was cancelled due to concerns about the safety of candidates and the public. The debate hosted by the Dawson Creek...
Sep 08, 2021
Calgary mayoralty candidate sentenced to 40 days for violating COVID-19 orders
CALGARY, AB. - A controversial Calgary mayoralty candidate will serve 40 days in jail after being found guilty of violating three COVID-19 court orders.Kevin J. Johnston will serve his sentence on wee...
Sep 08, 2021
Notley calls for independent COVID-19 Science Table
EDMONTON, AB. -- Saying that Albertans need a credible source of information on COVID-19, the NDP is calling for the creation of an independent COVID-19 Science Table."Albertans need an independent, c...
Sep 08, 2021
City passes bylaw on collecting deferred electrical bills
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge City Council passed a bylaw Tuesday and the city will collect deferred electricity bills soon.During the COVID-19 pandemic, people who experienced economic hardships and we...
Sep 08, 2021
Minister Toews announces negotiation update with Alberta nurses
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Minister of Treasury Board and Finance Travis Toews, issued a statement Wednesday about the ongoing negotiations between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the United Nurses of Alber...
Sep 08, 2021
WHL changes regular-season schedule due to ongoing border issues
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League is juggling its early-season schedule to deal with ongoing border restrictions. The league said teams in the B.C. Division will compete exclusively against other B....
Sep 08, 2021
Promise tracker: What the parties are pitching on the campaign trail
OTTAWA - A running list of specific promises announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens and People's party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Sep...
Sep 08, 2021
Suketu Shah running for Lethbridge City Council
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Suketu Shah's campaign slogan in his run for Lethbridge City Council this fall is "every voice matters," and it is a slogan that he says is very important to him.He told LNN that he h...
Sep 08, 2021
Liberal whip Mark Holland defends investigation into Saini harassment allegations
OTTAWA - Liberal whip Mark Holland is defending the investigation into complaints against ex-candidate Raj Saini. Speaking at a virtual news conference, Holland confirms he was made aware of allegatio...
Sep 08, 2021