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B.C. signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - A B.C. First Nation and the province have signed what the government is calling a historic agreement towards jointly managing land, water and resource development. The agreement,...
Jan 18, 2023
Maurice saw tough days ahead with retooled Panthers: 'It was going to be a challenge'
Paul Maurice expected some growing pains. Hired to lead the Florida Panthers - a team coming off its best-ever regular-season, but a disappointing playoff performance - the veteran head coach also kne...
Jan 18, 2023
Vancouver FC adds to roster by signing Lebanese international Gabriel Bitar
Midfielder/forward Gabriel Bitar is the seventh player to sign with expansion Vancouver FC ahead of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season. The 24-year-old from Ottawa spent last year with now-defunc...
Jan 18, 2023
Those eligible can now apply for affordability payments at a local registry office
Starting today eligible Albertans can apply for their $600 affordability relief payment in person at their local registry office at no cost. "Registry Agents are pleased to work in partnership with th...
Jan 18, 2023
Quebec minimum wage set to rise by a dollar to $15.25 as of May 1
Quebec's minimum wage is set to rise by one dollar to $15.25 as of May 1. Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced the increase in Quebec City, saying it will benefit about 298,900 workers, including 164...
Jan 18, 2023
Ottawa, N.W.T. spend $14M in improvements to Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway
INUVIK, N.W.T. - The federal and Northwest Territories governments are together spending $14 million toward the rehabilitation of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway. They say work on the 137-kilometre hig...
Jan 18, 2023
Predators forward McCarron reinstated by NHL/NHLPA assistance program
TORONTO - Nashville Predators forward Michael McCarron has been returned to available status after receiving care from the NHL and NHL Players' Association's player assistance program. McCarron entere...
Jan 18, 2023
Bull Skit Comedy - Celebrating Season 15
Bull Skit Comedy is proud to announce its 15th anniversary.You're invited to join them as they kick off their 15th season with the Lab: Featuring Lindsay Thurber, and Hunting Hills Improv teams Januar...
Jan 18, 2023
Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland and Labrador non-profit says dwindling funding and overwhelming demand is forcing the closure of its food helpline, but it's not looking for more money to keep it goi...
Jan 18, 2023
Red Deer Polytechnic Athletes of the Week
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Athletics has announced the RDP Athletes of the Week. 1. Natalie Buttle Hometown: Spruce Grove - Bachelor of Kinesiology (2nd year) With two "player of the game" awards in a...
Jan 18, 2023