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Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal
OTTAWA - Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on medical assistance in dying - something a UN committee called for earlier this spring. The federal minister responsib...
Jun 19, 2025
Alberta’s tourism above national average
Officials with the Alberta government say the province's tourism strategy resulted in 12 per cent growth last year, outpacing other provinces at four times the national average.In 2024, the provincial...
Jun 19, 2025
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers
VICTORIA - The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the Opposition tried to blackmail ex-colleagues. The l...
Jun 19, 2025
Lethbridge senior named 'Remarkable Resident' finalist, needs votes
A man from Lethbridge needs your support so he can give back to his community even more.Boyd Harris has been named a finalist for Seasons Retirement Communities' Remarkable Residents program.Open to t...
Jun 19, 2025
Montreal transit agency reinstates "move along" rule to boost sense of security
MONTREAL - Montreal's public transit agency has reintroduced a no-loitering rule in the city's subway tunnels. The Socit de transport de Montral says the measure helped decrease assaults on staff and ...
Jun 19, 2025
Heavy rain forecast for southern Alberta this weekend
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the region, saying heavy precipitation and strong winds are expected this weekend.Rain is set to begin on Friday and potentially die down ...
Jun 19, 2025
Dallas Stars re-sign Matt Duchene to a 4-year, $18 million contract
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract worth $18 million. General manager Jim Nill announced the deal Thursday. Duchene will count $4.5 milli...
Jun 19, 2025
YWCA opens new transitional housing in Lethbridge
It is being heralded as a major gap-filler in the housing spectrum, helping people transition to more long-term stability.The YWCA Lethbridge & District has opened its newest housing program, Hope...
Jun 19, 2025
Dallas Stars re-sign Matt Duchene to a 4-year, $18 million contract
FRISCO, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Stars have re-signed forward Matt Duchene to a four-year contract worth $18 million. General manager Jim Nill announced the deal Thursday. Duchene will count $4.5 milli...
Jun 19, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Champagne says Canada won't pause digital services tax
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says Canada is going ahead with its digital services tax on big tech companies that is set to take effect on June 30. Pressure has mounted on Ottaw...
Jun 19, 2025