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Could a hybrid House of Commons be here to stay? NDP leader wants to talk about it
OTTAWA - Jagmeet Singh says Canada should consider having a permanent hybrid Parliament to attract more women and parents with young children to federal politics. The NDP leader says MPs should consid...
Oct 27, 2021
Nikka Yuko’s Bunka Centre to open its doors next month
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's a season of celebration for the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Lethbridge.The doors to the new Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre will be opened to the public on November 26. The new cultura...
Oct 27, 2021
Lowe's and RONA Lethbridge giving to local charities
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lowe's and RONA in Lethbridge are both giving to local charities through the Canada Heroes Campaign.Lowe's Canada is giving over $1.5 million to more than 235 partner organizations in...
Oct 27, 2021
McConnell backs ex-football star Walker for Georgia Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia, lending the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country t...
Oct 27, 2021
Coaldale Night of Lights Parade cancelled due to COVID restrictions
COALDALE, AB - For the second year in a row, Coaldale's colourful Christmas festival will not be taking place.The town says the event typically sees anywhere from 2,000 to 3,000 attendees lining up al...
Oct 27, 2021
Court hears stay request of Quebec's vaccine mandate for health-care workers
MONTREAL - A legal challenge to Quebec's vaccination mandate for health-care workers is being heard today in Quebec Superior Court. The provincial government plans to suspend unvaccinated health netwo...
Oct 27, 2021
Chinook High apologizes for social media post comparing police to violent oppressors
LETHBRIDGE, AB - UPDATE: The Lethbridge School Division has issued the following statement:"Lethbridge School Division is aware of a Chinook High School Instagram post that included an inappropriate r...
Oct 27, 2021
Lab/x-ray service temporarily closing in Magrath November 1
MAGRATH, AB - Starting Monday, November 1, community laboratory and x-ray service at the Magrath Health Centre will be temporarily closed. Alberta Health Services says the closure is due to staffing c...
Oct 27, 2021
Quebec eyes possible changes to bill that angered transgender community
MONTREAL - Facing a deluge of criticism from transgender-rights advocates in the province, Quebec Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says he is open to seeking better solutions over proposed change...
Oct 27, 2021
Judge in Prince Andrew suit says key document can be secret
NEW YORK (AP) - A 2008 settlement agreement that a lawyer for Prince Andrew says would protect him against claims that he sexually abused an American when she was 17 can remain secret, a New York judg...
Oct 27, 2021