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Independent MLA criticizes Alberta's plan to give royalty credits for well cleanup
MEDICINE HAT, AB - An Independent legislature member is criticizing a plan from the Alberta government that would give oil companies a royalty credit for cleaning up their old wells.Cypress-Medicine H...
Feb 9, 2023
Justice minister says federal government giving bail reform 'serious consideration'
OTTAWA - Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving "serious consideration" to reforming Canada's bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes. Provincial premiers unanimousl...
Feb 9, 2023
‘Another nail in the coffin’: Parking fine increase to go before City of Lethbridge committee
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Over the past month, Lethbridge City Council has been discussing a possible increase in parking fines from $25 to $50, while maintaining the $15 reduction if payment is received withi...
Feb 9, 2023
Maple Leafs place goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed goaltender Matt Murray on injured reserve, the club announced Thursday. The 28-year-old was nursing an ankle problem late last month, but was scheduled to...
Feb 9, 2023
Over one million Albertans registered for affordability payments
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta says it is prepared to distribute nearly $100 million per month in inflation relief.The province is providing a total of $600 over the course of six months to ...
Feb 9, 2023
Canada may fast-track immigration applications from people in earthquake zone
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Sean Fraser says Canada may fast-track applications to come to Canada from people in the earthquake zones of Turkey and Syria. Two major earthquakes rocked southwestern T...
Feb 9, 2023
Tax increase on alcohol to take effect April 2023
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The cost of liquor is set to rise in just a couple of months.Effective April 1, 2023, the Government of Canada will introduce a 6.3 per cent tax increase on alcohol products.Statist...
Feb 9, 2023
Toronto Arrows sign former Super Rugby centre Tautalatasi Tasi for 2023 MLR season
TORONTO - The Toronto Arrows have added Super Rugby experience in the form of centre Tautalatasi Tasi for the 2023 Major League Rugby season. The New Zealand-born, Australian-raised back played in Jap...
Feb 9, 2023
City council approves plaque to commemorate 'The Playgoers of Lethbridge’ centennial
LETHBRIDGE, AB - 'The Playgoers of Lethbridge' theatre group is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To commemorate the occasion, Lethbridge City Council approved the budget for a plaque durin...
Feb 9, 2023
Toronto woman mourns family killed by devastating earthquake in Syria
TORONTO - A Toronto woman says she's devastated after seven members of her family were killed in the massive earthquake that hit parts of Syria and Turkey earlier this week. Aya Hammoud, who came to C...
Feb 9, 2023