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Whales to trout: Ottawa announces $50M for research into fisheries ecosystems
The federal government has announced more than $50 million for research into marine and freshwater ecosystems across Canada. The projects range from improving habitat for Atlantic salmon to measuring ...
Nov 25, 2020
Horgan's NDP cabinet built to tackle pandemic, economic recovery, says former premier
VICTORIA - Former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt says he understands the balancing act that John Horgan is facing as he is set to introduce his NDP government's new cabinet Thursday during a pandemic that...
Nov 25, 2020
As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases
WASHINGTON - At their meeting earlier this month, Federal Reserve officials discussed possible future adjustments to the central bank's monthly bond purchases to boost the economy. The Fed on Wednesda...
Nov 25, 2020
Doctor says Alberta restrictions not enough to reduce COVID-19 strain on hospitals
EDMONTON - An emergency room doctor in Edmonton says Alberta's public health restrictions don't go far enough to deal with rising COVID-19 cases that are straining the health-care system.The province ...
Nov 25, 2020
Mountie says she doesn't believe the RCMP shared Meng's device information with FBI
VANCOUVER - An RCMP officer who oversaw the arrest of Meng Wanzhou two years ago says she is not aware of any Mounties sharing information from the Huawei executive's electronics with U.S. law enforce...
Nov 25, 2020
COVID-19 forces cancellation of 2020 WHL Cup
CALGARY, AB - The 2020 WHL Cup has been cancelled.BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey Manitoba, in conjunction with the Western Hockey League and Hockey Canada, c...
Nov 25, 2020
NDP wants Hinshaw's recommendations made public
Alberta's NDP is calling on the premier to release all the COVID-19 recommendations presented to cabinet this week by chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, including the ones not implemen...
Nov 25, 2020
Westerner Park postpones "A Very Acoustic Christmas" with George Canyon
Westerner Park has been forced to postpone A Very Acoustic Christmas with George Canyon until 2021. Westerner Park officials say the decision was made following Tuesday's announcement of new provincia...
Nov 25, 2020
Canadian Championship final between Forge FC and Toronto FC moved to 2021
The 2020 Canadian Championship final between Forge FC and Toronto FC will be played in the first quarter of 2021, Canada Soccer announced Wednesday. The organization said in a release the final ...
Nov 25, 2020
All officials for world junior hockey championship in Edmonton from Canada only
EDMONTON - All 26 on-ice officials at the world junior men's hockey championships in Edmonton will be from Canada. International Ice Hockey Federation tournaments normally have an international cross ...
Nov 25, 2020