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B.C. court orders pro-Palestinian camp at Vancouver Island University to shut down
VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, B.C., have been told to pack up within 72 hours. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association says a ...
Aug 15, 2024

Tenant advocate decries 'troubling' ruling that let landlord hike rent by 27 per cent
VANCOUVER - A legal advocate for tenants says the B.C. government should take swift action to get rid of a regulation allowing landlords to apply for rent increases far bigger than otherwise allowed. ...
Aug 15, 2024

Research crucial to stop parasite from destroying P.E.I. oyster industry: minister
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's fisheries minister says he hopes recently announced federal funding can help develop oysters that are resistant to a parasite that is threatening a fishery vital...
Aug 15, 2024

Inaugural Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge launched by The Outreach Centre
The Outreach Centre and the Hockey Alberta Foundation are excited to announce the first annual Pickleball Fundraiser Corporate Charity Challenge, presented by IG Private Wealth Management Nathan Giesb...
Aug 15, 2024

The Outreach Centre launching Virtual Lip Sync Battle
If you've always wanted to participate in Red Deer's Lip Sync Battle but the live stage and bright lights aren't your style, now's your chance to shine! We're very excited for the addition of this yea...
Aug 15, 2024

Trump hits Harris on inflation and economics in remarks at his New Jersey golf club
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said Thursday that Americans are struggling with massive price hikes that he blamed on Vice President Kamala Harris, looking to saddle his new Dem...
Aug 15, 2024

Quarterback Trevor Harris back in action for Roughriders' clash with Alouettes
REGINA - Trevor Harris may not be at 100 per cent physically but after missing six games, the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is ready to get back on the field on Friday night against the Montrea...
Aug 15, 2024

Dance and rodeo teams join RDP Athletics
Student-athletes from the Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Royals Dance and Rodeo teams will join RDP Athletics, rebranding as Kings and Queens, beginning in the 2024/2025 season.The teams were previously p...
Aug 15, 2024

Applications open for Equine Emergency Disaster Fund
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is now accepting applications for expense relief through its Equine Emergency Disaster Fund.The fund is designed to ensure the well-being of equines residing in Alber...
Aug 15, 2024

Lacombe County reduces fire restriction to fire advisory
Lacombe County is reducing its fire restriction level to a fire advisory, effective August 15, due to precipitation and lower temperatures over the last week.The County will now issue fire permits for...
Aug 15, 2024