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Lethbridge families receive food donations from community organizations
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Families and students around Lethbridge received a nutritious delivery on Wednesday. Connecting our Community Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Police Service, and the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen...
May 19, 2021
Quebec's push to change Constitution could impact all Canadians: Experts
OTTAWA - Experts say Quebec's proposed language law reforms, which aim to change the Canadian Constitution unilaterally, could have an impact that reaches beyond the symbolic sphere to daily life. The...
May 19, 2021
Canada's largest airlines push Ottawa for clear plan for vaccinated travellers
OTTAWA - Canada's largest airlines are renewing their call for a clear plan from Ottawa on resuming international travel after the European Union moved to reopen for vaccinated tourists. EU ambassador...
May 19, 2021
Investigation into Fortin referred to Quebec prosecutor
OTTAWA - Canada's military police say they have referred their investigation into the general who oversaw Canada's vaccination campaign to Quebec's prosecution service, which has responsibility for la...
May 19, 2021
Cyprus' devout want no part of Eurovision entry 'El Diablo'
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Several dozen Orthodox Christian faithful and clergy members held up wooden crucifixes, icons of saints and a banner declaring Cyprus' love for Christ in a renewed protest Wedne...
May 19, 2021
Confusion, allegations and 16,524 phone calls: A look inside N.L.'s pandemic election
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's abrupt shift to a mail-in election in February led to more than 16,000 calls for help, several allegations of election violations and at least one plea f...
May 19, 2021
Respect for personal information must underpin vaccine passports: privacy watchdogs
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioners say respect for laws and principles governing personal information must guide introduction of proof-of-vaccination certificates that could smooth the transition...
May 19, 2021
Vancouver police warn of spike in construction thefts as lumber prices rise
VANCOUVER - Construction companies in Vancouver are being encouraged to take extra precautions to prevent theft as the cost of lumber surges. Vancouver police say the department has seen a "significan...
May 19, 2021
Canada Soccer president sees post-pandemic positives, on and off the field
Nick Bontis laughs when asked about his work schedule Bontis, who turns 52 on May 27, juggles his duties as Canada Soccer president with his day job as an associate professor at McMaster University's ...
May 19, 2021
Province denies municipal inspection for Town of Coaldale, instead orders "municipal accountability program"
COALDALE, AB - The Government of Alberta has shot down a request for a municipal inspection to be conducted for the Town of Coaldale's work environment.Over 2,300 residents had signed a petition calli...
May 19, 2021