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Governor General centres 'lifelong journey' of reconciliation in throne speech
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, the first Inuk person to serve in the role, centred the theme of reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Tuesday's speech from the throne with an introduction - delive...
Nov 23, 2021
Saying time is right, Allen Vansen to step down as Rugby Canada CEO In January
CEO Allen Vansen is leaving Rugby Canada at the end of January, part of a "general reset" in the sport's governing body "This was a mutual agreement, that now is the time to transition leadership ... ...
Nov 23, 2021
Oil well drilling set to rise more than 25% in 2022, industry group says
CALGARY - An oil industry group says it expects the number of wells drilled in Canada to increase in 2022.The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors says it is projecting 6,457 wells for 2022, an ...
Nov 23, 2021
COVID-19 recovery top priority in throne speech, but GG provides little detail
OTTAWA - The continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic and the work needed to recover are the undercurrents of Liberal plans for this session of Parliament and throughout Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's first...
Nov 23, 2021
Five key take-aways from Tuesday's speech from the throne
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon officially kicked off a new session of Parliament on Tuesday with a throne speech delivered on behalf of the government. Here are five key take-aways from the speech: 1. ...
Nov 23, 2021
Prosecutor shortage puts 1,200 cases at risk in Alberta
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Victims of crime could be left feeling empty in Alberta. There are currently 47 unfilled vacancies for crown prosecutors, and the Alberta Crown Attorney's Association says that coul...
Nov 23, 2021
Granato added to Hockey Hall Of Fame selection committee, Gartner appointed as chair
TORONTO - The Hockey Hall of Fame has added former United States women's captain Cammi Granato to its selection committee and promoted former NHL star Mike Gartner to chair. Granato captained the Amer...
Nov 23, 2021
Coaldale's Michael Willems wins Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence
COALDALE, AB - A Southern Alberta teacher is being recognized for his work in adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic.Michael Willems has been named the winner of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Exc...
Nov 23, 2021
U of L Shine Campaign raises over $100 million
LETHBRIDGE, AB - This week, Shine: The Campaign for the University of Lethbridge comes to a close, reaching its goal of raising greater than $100 million and engaging more than 20,000 U of L alumni.Dr...
Nov 23, 2021
Toronto FC parts ways with caretaker coach Javier Perez
TORONTO - Javier Perez, who took over as coach from the fired Chris Armas on July 4, will not be back with Toronto FC. Perez started the year as an assistant coach but was put in charge of the team af...
Nov 23, 2021