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CFL governors expected to be brought up to speed on Ottawa loan discussion
TORONTO - The CFL's board of governors was expected to be brought up to date Thursday on the league's discussion with Ottawa on an interest-free loan. The CFL sent the federal government a reques...
Aug 06, 2020

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil:
a fiscal hawk with a folksy demeanour
HALIFAX - During more than six years as Nova Scotia premier, Stephen McNeil earned a reputation as an ardent fiscal conservative who wasn't shy about taking on the province's public sec...
Aug 06, 2020

Aces make Welsh international hooker Matty Fozard their third player signing
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Aces have signed hooker Matty Fozard, making the Welsh international their third player signing. French international halfback Louis Jouffret and scrum half Tom Gilmore were Ottawa...
Aug 06, 2020

Inmate dies at Bowden Institution
Officials with Correctional Service Canada (CSC) have announced the death of an inmate at the Bowden Institution.On Aug. 6, officials say 26-year-old Logan Mitchell died while in custody at the prison...
Aug 06, 2020

WHL pushes start of 2020-21 season to December
The Western Hockey League says it now hopes to open its 2020-21 regular season on Friday, December 4. The league had previously set October 2 as its start date. The WHL is still planning to play a ful...
Aug 06, 2020

Elections Canada recalculates, says voter turnout last fall higher than 2015
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says voter turnout in last fall's federal election was actually slightly higher than the 2015 election. The independent agency initially reported a slight decl...
Aug 06, 2020

County reeves continue voicing concerns over oil & gas tax breaks
More municipalities in rural Alberta are chiming in after it was revealed last week that the province is considering significant tax breaks for oil & gas companies.The breaks would effectively rel...
Aug 06, 2020

A timeline of the controversy around WE, the Liberals and a student program
OTTAWA - A timeline of events regarding the Canada Student Service Grant program, based on public documents, events and statements from cabinet ministers, government officials, and WE Charity: March 6...
Aug 06, 2020

Rebels lend a hand to Vancouver Canucks for Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Red Deer Rebels are doing the Vancouver Canucks a real solid during the NHL's post-season in Edmonton.With access to workout equipment somewhat limited inside the "bubble," Canucks forward Brandon...
Aug 06, 2020

Former accountant charged for allegedly stealing $200,000 from Drayton Valley Rotary Club
Drayton Valley RCMP have laid charges following a nearly two-year investigation into fraudulent activity at a local not-for-profit organization.Mounties began investigating in September 2018 after the...
Aug 06, 2020