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CSIS whistleblowers faced hurdles seeking justice and telling their stories
VANCOUVER - Canadian Security Intelligence Service employees who say the agency's British Columbia office is a toxic workplace have faced a series of hurdles in speaking out - including a law against ...
Nov 30, 2023
Canadian economy shrank 1.1 per cent in Q3 on annualized basis, StatCan says
OTTAWA, ON - Statistics Canada says the economy shrank in the third quarter by 1.1 per cent on an annualized basis. The federal agency says a decrease in international exports and slower inventory acc...
Nov 30, 2023
Medicine Hat man charged in alleged 'grandparent scam'
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS) has laid charges in connection to a scam.After receiving multiple reports from residents, the MHPS issued a warning to the public on Tuesday, ...
Nov 30, 2023
Russia’s Supreme Court effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) - Russia's Supreme Court on Thursday effectively outlawed LGBTQ+ activism, in the most drastic step against advocates of gay, lesbian and transgender rights in the increasingly c...
Nov 30, 2023
The Weather Network calls for warmer temperatures, low precipitation in Alberta this winter
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Weather Network (TWN) has released its forecast for the coming winter.It is calling for above-normal temperatures for all of Alberta and British Columbia and below-normal precipit...
Nov 30, 2023
'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada
TORONTO - A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning. People having suicidal thoughts or other mental health distress can now call or text 988 ...
Nov 30, 2023
'First of its kind': Dow invests $9 billion on Alberta net-zero petrochemical project
EDMONTON, AB - Dow Chemical has announced plans to invest nearly $9 billion in a net-zero petrochemical project northeast of Edmonton.Dow's Path2Zero facility is being billed as the world's first net-...
Nov 30, 2023
Biden administration proposes biggest changes to lead pipe rules in more than three decades
Most U.S. cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the Biden administration moves to reduce lead in drink...
Nov 30, 2023
Decorated curling Scot Kelly Schafer to wear Maple Leaf at world mixed championship
Kelly Schafer is now on the other side of curling's intense rivalry between Canada and Scotland. A regular podium contender for the Scots for two decades, Schafer will represent Canada for the first t...
Nov 30, 2023
In the news for today: Heritage Minister to talk online news deal with committee
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today ... Heritage Minister appearing at a committee hearing Heritage Minister Pascale S...
Nov 30, 2023