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Canadians can expect higher gas prices from Ukraine war to kick in on Saturday
TORONTO - Russia's attack on Ukraine is putting even greater pressure on an already surging oil price environment and that will cost Canadians more at the pump.Roger McKnight, chief petroleum analyst ...
Feb 24, 2022

Canada brings in stronger sanctions after Russia strikes Ukraine
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is imposing more severe sanctions on Russia in response to its military strike against Ukraine.The new sanctions will target 58 people and entities c...
Feb 24, 2022

Wooden teether rings recalled due to potential choking hazard
OTTAWA, ONT - Parents are advised that several wooden teether rings are being recalled.Health Canada has issued a recall notice for 16 different Bebe au Laid Wooden Teether Rings.They say the string c...
Feb 24, 2022

Lethbridge Transit’s cityLINK to offer service to airport starting May 4
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Travellers will soon be able to take public bussing to the Lethbridge Airport, courtesy of Lethbridge Transit and its cityLINK network.Beginning May 4, Demand Response Transit will be...
Feb 24, 2022

Kenney, Notley voice support for Ukraine
EDMONTON, AB - The leaders of Alberta's two largest political parties are showing their support for the people of Ukraine as Russia invades.Alberta's government is contributing $1 million to the Ukrai...
Feb 24, 2022

Health Canada authorizes made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA, ON - Health Canada has authorized a made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine from Medicago, known as Covifenz.The two-dose, plant-based vaccine is authorized for use in people aged 18 to 64. Health Can...
Feb 24, 2022

Hurricanes lose close matchup 3-2 to Winnipeg Wednesday night
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It was a tight contest, but the Lethbridge Hurricanes were unable to pull off the comeback win against the Winnipeg ICE Wednesday night.In front of a crowd of 2,534 fans at the ENMAX ...
Feb 24, 2022

Alberta aiming for budget rebound on soaring oil and natural gas prices
EDMONTON, AB - It's budget day in Alberta, and Premier Jason Kenney says there will be a massive infusion of money for the health-care system. Kenney says the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a system th...
Feb 24, 2022

Russia attacks Ukraine as defiant Putin warns US, NATO
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian troops launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine on Thursday, as President Vladimir Putin cast aside international condemnation and sanctions and warned other countries that a...
Feb 23, 2022

Despite lifting of the Emergencies Act, Alberta will proceed with court challenge
EDMONTON, AB. -- Just 90 minutes after Prime Minister JustinTrudeau revoked the emergencies act, Premier Jason Kenney rose in the Alberta legislature Wednesday (Feb 23) afternoon to state the province...
Feb 23, 2022