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Albertans mark Menstrual Hygiene Day by taking action in Alberta and around the world
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans from across the province are marking international Menstrual Hygiene Day on Friday, May 28 by taking action locally and globally to end period poverty and address menstrual in...
May 27, 2021
NDP team up with Liberals, promising to get its net-zero climate bill into the Senate
OTTAWA - Federal New Democrats are ensuring the survival of a key piece of Liberal legislation aimed at keeping Canada accountable to its target of achieving net-zero carbon-related emissions by mid-c...
May 27, 2021
Blue Jays select right-hander Alek Manoah to roster ahead of start in New York
NEW YORK - The Toronto Blue Jays selected pitcher Alek Manoah to the active roster ahead of his start against the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon. Manoah, a six-foot-six 260-pound right-hander,...
May 27, 2021
Canadian Olympic track and field trials get green light in Montreal
MONTREAL - Athletics Canada says it has approval from provincial and municipal health authorities to stage the Olympic and Paralympic Trials next month at Montreal's Claude Robillard Sports Complex. T...
May 27, 2021
Drayton Valley RCMP Weekly Report: May 20-27
May 204:13 a.m. - Brazeau County - RgRd 73 - Report of a theft of copper wire Telus reports that approximately 200 meters of wire were stolen. Matter is still under investigation.5:00 a.m. - Drayton V...
May 27, 2021
Campground proposed for Canyon Ski Resort
A proposal to build a campground at the Canyon Ski Resort has been deferred by Red Deer County's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC).The owners of the resort east of Red Deer are looking to utilize th...
May 27, 2021
Echaquan's care at Quebec hospital should have been taken more seriously: head nurse
MONTREAL - The head nurse at a Quebec hospital where Joyce Echaquan died last September told a coroner's inquest today the Indigenous patient's care should have been taken more seriously. Echaquan, a ...
May 27, 2021
White House dismisses report that U.S. wants border with Canada reopened next month
WASHINGTON - The White House says no decision has been made about when or how to reopen the border between Canada and the United States. Press secretary Jen Psaki was asked today about a media report ...
May 27, 2021
US tells Russia it won't rejoin Open Skies arms control pact
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration informed Russia on Thursday that it will not rejoin a key arms control pact, even as the two sides prepare for a summit next month between their leaders. U.S...
May 27, 2021
Toronto FC says Alejandro Pozuelo could return from injury Saturday in Columbus
After missing Toronto FC's first 10 games through injury, it appears Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is finally ready for liftoff this weekend. The reigning MLS MVP has been sidelined since injuri...
May 27, 2021