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B.C. pauses electricity connections for crypto mining, citing 'massive' consumption
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power su...
Dec 21, 2022
Canada's Bombito selected third by Colorado Rapids in MLS SuperDraft
Montreal's Moise Bombito, a junior defender at the University of New Hampshire, has been selected third overall by the Colorado Rapids at the MLS SuperDraft. Bombito was named 2022 America East Defend...
Dec 21, 2022
Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government
JERUSALEM (AP) - Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most...
Dec 21, 2022
Province provides update on efforts to get more children’s medication on store shelves
Medicine Hat, AB-Health Minister Jason Copping provided a brief update on Wednesday on efforts to secure more children's medication for Albertans.Copping says the large supply recently secured from ov...
Dec 21, 2022
Judge grants bail to former RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking secrets
OTTAWA - An RCMP intelligence official accused of violating Canada's secrecy law has been granted bail. The reasons for Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger's decision Wednesday in the case ...
Dec 21, 2022
The Outreach Centre's Adopt a Family still in need of donations
With Christmas just four days away, the Outreach Centre says they are still looking for monetary donations for their Adopt a Family program.The Centre says the donated funds are used to provide gift c...
Dec 21, 2022
First Workforce Strategies Summit for employers comes to Red Deer this March
The Central Alberta Economic Partnership (CAEP) is officially inviting businesses of all sizes to its Workforce Strategies Summit on March 30, 2023 at Westerner Park.Originally announced at their Fall...
Dec 21, 2022
No charges for officers who showed 'remarkable courage' in wild B.C. shootout: review
SAANICH, B.C. - British Columbia's Independent Investigations Office has cleared police officers who were involved in a wild shootout outside a Saanich, B.C., bank last summer that left twin brothers ...
Dec 21, 2022
Remembering the lives lost in the Vaughan condo shooting rampage
TORONTO - The five people killed after a 73-year-old man went on a shooting rampage at his Toronto-area condo are being remembered as kind community members who were loved by their families. Police ha...
Dec 21, 2022
Province to increase pay to legal aid lawyers
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta government is hiking the amount of money it will pay for lawyers providing legal aid.Beginning January 1, 2023, the rate will increase from $100 to $125 per hour.Organization...
Dec 21, 2022