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COVID-19 weakened environmental rules across Canada, mostly in Alberta: study
CALGARY - Alberta relaxed more environmental rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic than any other government in Canada, says a study from the University of Calgary. "I didn't find any other juris...
Mar 24, 2021
Saskatchewan premier yet to read report into RCMP handling of Colten Boushie death
REGINA - Saskatchewan's premier says he has yet to read the full report by a complaints commission that found RCMP discriminated against the mother of Colten Boushie -- an Indigenous man who was shot ...
Mar 24, 2021
Federal judge nixes Ohio's push for early redistricting data
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state of Ohio that tried to get the U.S. Census Bureau to provide data used for drawing congressional and legislative districts ahead of i...
Mar 24, 2021
Olymel to remain vigilant even with no active COVID cases
RED DEER, AB. - The COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel pork processing facility in Red Deer has been brought under control. After peaking at 212 on Feb. 19, Alberta Health confirmed over the weekend that...
Mar 24, 2021
Supreme Court to rule Thursday on whether carbon tax is constitutional
OTTAWA - It's make-it-or-break-it time for the federal government's national price on pollution.The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday whether Ottawa's "carbon tax'' is constitutional or if ...
Mar 24, 2021
People downwind of 1st atomic blast renew push for US payout
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The president of the Navajo Nation, New Mexico residents who live downwind from the site of the world's first atomic blast and others renewed their push Wednesday for recognition a...
Mar 24, 2021
Games postponed after member of P.E.I. junior hockey team tests positive for COVID-19
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. - The Maritime Junior Hockey League has announced a confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a member of the Summerside Western Capitals and postponed six of their games. In a post on i...
Mar 24, 2021
Bono, Cruz to star in animated series on vaccine importance
LOS ANGELES - Bono, Penlope Cruz and David Oyelowo will lend their voices in an animated series to raise awareness about the importance of global vaccine access. The ONE Campaign announced Wednesday t...
Mar 24, 2021
Military 'playbook' lacks plan for dealing with cases against defence chiefs
OTTAWA - An early version of a new "playbook" to help Canada's top military commander deal with allegations of misconduct involving senior officers appears to provide little in the way of new directio...
Mar 24, 2021
Canadian men face stiff challenge in Honduras at CONCACAF Olympic qualifier
A win or draw against Honduras on Thursday and Canada is through to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship. And if Haiti and El Salvador (both 0-1-1) tie in the earlier m...
Mar 24, 2021