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Alberta Legislature lights up this week to celebrate the season
Speaker Nathan Cooper will host the annual Legislature Light Up ceremony on Violet King Henry Plaza on Thursday, December 7, at 5 p.m. "I invite all Albertans in the capital region to help us kick off...
Dec 4, 2023
Canada's climate lobby pushes for oil, gas emissions cap with fashion statement
OTTAWA - Canada's climate lobby wants its demand for an oil-and-gas emissions cap to go straight to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's head. Dozens of Canada's environmental activists are wander...
Dec 4, 2023
Charges dropped against Quebec theatre owner and 'Dragon's Den' star Vincenzo Guzzo
MONTREAL - Quebec's prosecution service says it has abandoned criminal charges against Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of a large independent movie theatre chain and investor on CBC Television's "Dragon's Den." S...
Dec 4, 2023
ATA President releases Op-Ed on provincial Enrollment Growth Funding
Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) President Jason Schilling has released an opinion-editorial, on a "looming teacher shortage" and the underlying issues contributing to it. The Op-Ed is as follows:A...
Dec 4, 2023
MP Han Dong, federal Conservatives, NDP to take part in foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA - Politicians Han Dong and Michael Chan, the federal government and the commissioner of Canada elections are among those granted standing in the factual phase of a public inquiry into foreign i...
Dec 4, 2023
Former Liberal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan named consul general in Boston
OTTAWA - Bernadette Jordan, a former Liberal member of Parliament and a minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, has been named Canada's new consul general in Boston. Jordan, who was first...
Dec 4, 2023
Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thrse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant's first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating - and hopes it's here to stay. Fan...
Dec 4, 2023
A rare four-day break helps Raptors focus on consistency at season's quarter mark
TORONTO - A rare weekend off gave Pascal Siakam time to rest, recharge, and reflect on the first quarter of the NBA season. His conclusion? The Toronto Raptors must become more consistent. Siakam and ...
Dec 4, 2023
Redblacks name veteran coach Tommy Condell as new offensive co-ordinator
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have named Tommy Condell as their new offensive co-ordinator. The 52-year-old veteran CFL coach spent the past four seasons as offensive co-ordinator with the Hamilton Ti...
Dec 4, 2023
Ingram, Barzal, Hughes named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Arizona goaltender Connor Ingram, New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal and New Jersey centre Jack Hughes are the NHL's three stars of the week. Ingram went 3-0-0 with a 1.63 goals-agains...
Dec 4, 2023