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Pandemic throwing wrench in construction of new navy, coast guard ships: officials
OTTAWA - Federal civil servants say COVID-19 is throwing yet another wrench in the construction of new ships for the navy and coast guard - though the full damage won't be known until after the pandem...
May 25, 2021
RCMP investigating suspicious death in Fort MacLeod
FORT MACLEOD, AB - RCMP is asking for the public's help in their investigation into a Fort Macleod man's death.At around 2:24 am on Monday, May 24, Fort MacLeod RCMP was called to a home on a report o...
May 25, 2021
Report says Quebec's policing model has failed to adapt, needs overhaul
QUEBEC - A new report released today concludes Quebec's police forces need a major overhaul in order to better respond to the changing nature of modern police work. The policing committee formed at th...
May 25, 2021
U.S. amping up dispute with Canada over allowed exports of American dairy products
WASHINGTON - The United States is escalating its dispute with Canada over the sale of American dairy products north of the border. The U.S. Trade Representative's office says it wants a dispute settle...
May 25, 2021
Ottawa preparing to deploy health workers, military and Red Cross to help in Manitoba
OTTAWA - The federal government is deploying health workers, medical equipment and the military to Manitoba as COVID-19 overwhelms the province's hospitals. Manitoba has the highest new COVID-19 infec...
May 25, 2021
Lethbridge volleyball standout Claire Talbot commits to Kodiaks
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge-born volleyball standout is set to suit up for the Kodiaks next season.Claire Talbot has committed to the Lethbridge College Kodiaks women's volleyball team. The middle w...
May 25, 2021
Protester killed as Iraqis scuffle with security forces
BAGHDAD (AP) - A protester died after being shot as clashes erupted between demonstrators and Iraqi security forces in Baghdad's Tahrir Square, Iraqi security officials and a rights monitor said. (edi...
May 25, 2021
Alberta invests in supports for rural sexual violence survivors
EDMONTON, AB - The provincial government is making an investment to support survivors of rural sexual violence.The $1.2 million in funding will help bring new services like counselling, crisis respons...
May 25, 2021
More young women turning to higher education during pandemic: Stats Canada
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of great change for many. Some are using this time to pursue new avenues in life.A new study from Stats Canada shows that more young women have b...
May 25, 2021
Andrew Wiggins ready to suit up for Canada at Olympic qualifier
Canada Basketball says Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is planning to play for the national men's team in the Olympic qualifying tournament later this summer in Victoria.A native of Vaugh...
May 25, 2021