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First of its kind Drought Outlook tool in Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- It's one of the biggest issues that farmers deal with every growing season and, unfortunately, it's an element they have no control over. Weather patterns, and the potential they ho...
Jun 22, 2021
Alberta releases helicopter emergency services report
EDMONTON, AB - A report on Alberta's helicopter emergency medical services has been released and looks at existing services, gaps in coverage, best practices and procedures, and funding models.Alberta...
Jun 22, 2021
Trans Mountain tree cutting can resume as stop-work order on pipeline route lifts
CALGARY - A federal regulator has lifted a stop-work order on tree cutting and grass mowing along the route of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. The Canada Energy Regulator says in a stat...
Jun 22, 2021
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisio...
Jun 22, 2021
Single-game sports betting about to become legal after Senate passes bill
OTTAWA - Betting on single games of football, hockey and other sports is about to become legal in Canada. The Senate has approved Bill C-218, a private member's bill that amends Criminal Code provisio...
Jun 22, 2021
'Joints for Jabs:' Company offering cannabis prizes to fully vaccinated Manitobans
WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg-based cannabis producer and retailer is hoping to increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake with a chance to win free joints. Delta 9's "Joints for Jabs" program is giving away three ...
Jun 22, 2021
Risk-assessment tool for fully vaccinated people coming soon, Tam promises
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she'll soon have advice to help fully vaccinated Canadians figure out what they can safely do, but she says much will depend on who you are an...
Jun 22, 2021
Anglican bishop in British Columbia resigns after misconduct allegations
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Anglican Church of Canada says its first bishop of a large diocese in British Columbia has resigned and left the ministry after allegations of inappropriate conduct were made agai...
Jun 22, 2021
Commons committee calls for optional surcharge to subsidize internet for low-income
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee is recommending the government consider adding a little extra to internet and wireless bills so those who can afford it can help those having a hard time covering...
Jun 22, 2021
'Toxicity' and 'obstructionism': Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional
OTTAWA - Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is painting Parliament as a place of "toxicity" and "obstructionism" to his minority government's agenda, fuelling growing speculation of a possible election call...
Jun 22, 2021