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Canadian warship transits South China Sea amid heightened diplomatic tensions
OTTAWA - A Canadian warship sailed through sensitive waters near China this week amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The Department of National Defence says HMCS Calgary passed through...
Mar 31, 2021
Former judges to lead consultations on planned new wrongful convictions commission
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals have appointed two former judges to lead consultations on the creation of an independent commission to review possible wrongful convictions. Harry LaForme, former justice...
Mar 31, 2021
TELUS Agriculture named Olds College Partner of the Year
TELUS Agriculture has been announced as the Olds College 2021 Partner of the Year. In 2020, Olds College and TELUS Agriculture created a million dollar partnership in support of the Olds College Smart...
Mar 31, 2021
New head coach Chris Armas remakes Toronto FC under the hot Florida sun
Toronto FC is taking shape in the Florida heat - a new shape under new coach Chris Armas. While there have been few personnel changes from the team that finished runner-up in the regular season last y...
Mar 31, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Quebec premier moves three cities into lockdown
QUEBEC - The Quebec government is moving three cites into lockdown effective Thursday following a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. Calling the situation alarming, Premier Francois Legault announced ...
Mar 31, 2021
Kenney rejects call to fire Shandro over failed doctors contract
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is rejecting Opposition calls to fire his health minister following a failed wage deal with doctors.Kenney says Tyler Shandro has his full support.Kenney notes ...
Mar 31, 2021
Imprisoned Palestinian leader's entry shakes up planned vote
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory - A popular Palestinian uprising leader imprisoned by Israel on Wednesday submitted an independent list of candidates to run in upcoming parliamentary elections, dealin...
Mar 31, 2021
Green Cart returns to weekly collection next week
Starting Monday, April 5, Green Carts in Red Deer will shift back to weekly collection as seasonal yard waste increases. "Now that spring is here and people will start doing more yard work, we are shi...
Mar 31, 2021
Rebels piloting smartphone-based COVID test
The Western Hockey League has signed an agreement with a Vancouver-based company to compliment its return-to-play protocols with a trial of a smartphone-based, artificial intelligence (AI) powered COV...
Mar 31, 2021
Strong early response to Oxford-AstraZeneca shots for Metro Vancouver 55 to 65s
VANCOUVER - Residents between the ages of 55 and 65 in British Columbia's Lower Mainland can now schedule an appointment to receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, but making a booking will be the cha...
Mar 31, 2021