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Lametti says feds trying to find 'right solution' to deal with Afghan aid barriers
OTTAWA - Changing the Criminal Code could be one way - but not the only option - to fix an issue that aid groups say is barring them from helping desperate Afghans, said Justice Minister David Lametti...
Oct 05, 2022
Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier
EDMONTON - Alberta's governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province's new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the...
Oct 05, 2022
Federal government to reveal plan to improve access to diabetes care
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to table a plan to improve access to diabetes treatment and prevention in Canada later today. Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the new framework as part of...
Oct 05, 2022
Hockey Canada failing to take situation seriously: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is clear Hockey Canada executives just don't get the seriousness of the situation facing the organization. Trudeau says it "boggles the mind" that past a...
Oct 05, 2022
Hundreds take part in Sisters in Spirit vigil in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Large crowds gathered at Lethbridge City Hall and Galt Gardens for an annual vigil in commemoration of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people on Tuesda...
Oct 05, 2022
Lethbridge Police investigating fatal collision
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge man has died following a collision in the city.The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) was called to the intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive South and Scenic Drive South just...
Oct 05, 2022
Alberta Government announces $10 million to support Ukraine
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government has announced more funding to support Ukraine.The Government of Alberta is investing $10 million, which will go to the Ukrainian World Congress for the Unite w...
Oct 05, 2022
Collaros, Demski and Thurman named CFL's top performers for September
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros and receiver Nic Demski of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders linebacker Jameer Thurman were named the CFL's top performers for September on Wednesday...
Oct 05, 2022
Schneider has impressed since being named Blue Jays interim manager last July
TORONTO - Three months into the job as interim manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and John Schneider appears to have settled into the job quite nicely. Winning games out of the gate helped with the tran...
Oct 05, 2022
Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is trying to help broker a plan to get Haiti on its feet after a gas shortage that has sparked violence. Joly is in Peru for the annual assembly of the Or...
Oct 05, 2022