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Real estate industry worried Liberal housing plan won't alleviate supply issues
TORONTO - Liberal leader Justin Trudeau unveiled his party's housing plan Tuesday, but real estate industry members are concerned it won't do much to alleviate a lack of supply. Trudeau's plan, announ...
Aug 24, 2021
'No blindsiding,' Hochul vows as she takes helm in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - On her first day at the helm, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will mandate masks in schools. The Democrat also said Tuesday afternoon that she wants all school staff to be vacc...
Aug 24, 2021
Truth Test: Is Doug Ford making vaccines mandatory for some workers?
The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead of spin. S...
Aug 24, 2021
Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets
HALIFAX - The federal Greens have nominated a candidate in Nova Scotia who was turfed by the NDP in the last national campaign after a tweet surfaced in which she had compared Israel to Nazi Germany. ...
Aug 24, 2021
Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighboring Morocco
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) - Algeria formally broke off diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco on Tuesday, with the foreign minister citing a series of alleged hostile acts. The move culminates a pe...
Aug 24, 2021
Emotions high at City Hall Afghanistan rally Monday
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Residents in Lethbridge held a rally to recognize the events that are currently happening in Afghanistan.Locals in Afghanistan are evacuating the country due to the Taliban seizing po...
Aug 24, 2021
Oilers will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test
EDMONTON - Oilers Entertainment Group says proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test will be required for fans 12 and over at Edmonton Oilers games this season. OEG said in a rele...
Aug 24, 2021
Blue-green algae bloom advisory issued for Milk River Ridge Reservoir
COUNTY OF WARNER, AB - Residents and recreators in the Milk River area are asked to take precautions when it comes to the reservoir.Alberta Health Services has issued a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria...
Aug 24, 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 and Green party since the official start of the federal election campaign on Aug. 15. Liberals Aug. 24: Build...
Aug 24, 2021
Albertans will need proof of vaccination to visit certain B.C. businesses & recreational settings
LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you are planning to visit B.C. on or after September 13, you will need to prove that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19.B.C. Premier John Horgan announced that a first dose ...
Aug 24, 2021