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Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill worrisome
EDMONTON, AB - Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome.He says Alberta is supposed to notify th...
Mar 9, 2023
Alberta NDP promising to make prescription contraception free if elected
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta NDP says it would follow British Columbia in making prescription contraception free to residents if the party is elected this spring.NDP Leader Rachel Notley states that uni...
Mar 9, 2023
Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome. He says Alberta is supposed to notify the federal gove...
Mar 9, 2023
Security committee of parliamentarians begins latest foreign interference study
OTTAWA - The committee of parliamentarians that oversees national security says it has begun a study of foreign interference, following a request from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a statement, th...
Mar 9, 2023
RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec
MONTREAL - The Quebec RCMP say they are investigating two alleged secret police stations operated by Chinese authorities in the province. In a statement, the federal police force says its Integrated N...
Mar 9, 2023
Canadian women's soccer team takes fight for pay equity to Parliament
Members of the Canadian women's soccer team take their fight for pay equity to Parliament today. Captain Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, who goes by one name, are schedule...
Mar 9, 2023
New units formed under ALERT to address gang violence in Alberta
EDMONTON, AB - The Alberta government has announced an initiative aimed at tackling gang violence.The province said gang activity has been steadily rising, with 126 shootings reported in Calgary in 20...
Mar 9, 2023
Ottawa to fast-track purchase of weapons for Canadian troops in Europe: Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will fast-track the purchase of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weapons for the Canadian military with a mechanism last used during the war in...
Mar 9, 2023
Raptors' VanVleet heavily criticizes officiating after loss
LOS ANGELES - Fred VanVleet tried to take a double breath before addressing reporters. But the Toronto Raptors guard was unable to suppress his frustration with referee Ben Taylor and his crew. VanVle...
Mar 9, 2023
College and university sports preview: March 9, 2023
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The University of Lethbridge (U of L) Pronghorns track and field team is on the road for the next few days, while the Lethbridge College Kodiaks futsal teams are in northern Alberta.L...
Mar 9, 2023