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Quebec government releases list of companies allowed to exceed pollution norms
MONTREAL - Quebec's Environment Department has released a list of eight companies that have the right to exceed provincial norms when it comes to water or air emissions. The list includes pulp and pap...
Aug 26, 2022
CF Montréal heads to Chicago looking to extend three-game road winning streak
MONTREAL - CF Montral's form on the road battle is a major reason why the Major League Soccer club is battling for top spot in the Eastern Conference. With identical 7-4-2 records both at home and awa...
Aug 26, 2022
Thunderstorm stops rides and rodeo at Whoop-Up Days
LETHBRIDGE, AB - People had to run for cover during the Whoop-up Days fair and rodeo as an intense thunderstorm rolled through the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and rodeo grounds on Thursday, Aug...
Aug 26, 2022
Andreescu sets out for second Grand Slam title on familiar grounds at U.S. Open
Four months after returning to action from an extended break, Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu says her confidence is peaking heading into the final Grand Slam of the season. The Mississauga, Ont...
Aug 26, 2022
Chief justice welcomes Michelle O'Bonsawin to Supreme Court of Canada
OTTAWA - Canada's chief justice is welcoming the appointment of the first Indigenous member of the Supreme Court of Canada. In a statement today, Richard Wagner says Michelle O'Bonsawin has proven her...
Aug 26, 2022
Elks look to end 12-game home losing streak in rematch with Redblacks
EDMONTON - It was October of 2019 when the Edmonton Elks last won a home game. Donald Trump was president of the United States. Joker was at the top of the box office. Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" ruled the ...
Aug 26, 2022
Alouettes suspend fullback Christophe Normand in response to child luring allegation
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes say fullback Christophe Normand has been suspended pending the outcome of a luring investigation. Court records show Normand is facing two charges of luring a child, ...
Aug 26, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine boosters expanded to children aged five to 11 in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Appointments can now be booked for COVID-19 vaccine boosters for children aged five to 11 in Alberta. Bookings will be open on Monday, August 29, 2022 and booster doses will start bei...
Aug 26, 2022
Tanya Fir named Alberta’s new Minister for Jobs, Economy and Innovation
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has made a change to his cabinet.Tanya Fir has been named the new Minister for Jobs, Economy and Innovation, following the resignation of Doug Schweitzer ea...
Aug 26, 2022
Justice Dept. releases redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Friday released a partially blacked-out document explaining the justification for an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate earlier th...
Aug 26, 2022