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Senate to resume six days later than planned in due to COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA - The Senate will be reopening for business nearly a week later than planned, partly in response to the surging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Speaker George Furey is extending th...
Jan 27, 2021
Hockey Alberta sets Monday deadline for reviewing return to league play
Hockey Alberta says it's hoping for more information from the province by Monday to decide whether planning should continue for a minor hockey season.The organization says in a news release that a dec...
Jan 27, 2021
Alberta border agents made record meth bust after pulling over produce truck
COUTTS, Alta. - The Canada Border Services Agency says officers in southern Alberta made the country's largest-ever methamphetamine seizure at a land border crossing last month. The agency says in a n...
Jan 27, 2021
Sylvan Lake draft budget out for public feedback
The Town of Sylvan Lake's draft 2021 Municipal Budget is now available for public review and feedback. The 2021 budget proposes a 0% municipal tax rate increase for both residential and non-residentia...
Jan 27, 2021
EU health official blasts slow vaccine delivery, and is consulting with Canada
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is being urged to follow the tough talk of Europe's health minister, who Wednesday accused a vaccine company of not living up to its moral and legal obligations because...
Jan 27, 2021
Census data for congressional seats still months away
The numbers used for divvying up U.S. congressional seats among the states won't be ready until the end of April, a Census Bureau official said Wednesday. The new goal for finishing data processing fo...
Jan 27, 2021
Fed stresses its commitment to low rates for the long run
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve pledged on Wednesday to keep its low interest rate policies in place even well after the economy has sustained a recovery from the viral pandemic. The Fed said in a st...
Jan 27, 2021
Second meeting on anti-Indigenous racism in health to focus on solutions
OTTAWA - Canadians expect concrete measures from politicians to ensure everyone - Indigenous people included - has access to first-class medical treatment, Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller sai...
Jan 27, 2021
Report into police shooting of Rodney Levi called 'infuriating' by First Nation chief
FREDERICTON - The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation that was home to a man killed by the RCMP last year says it was infuriating to learn Tuesday that no criminal charges would be laid in the case....
Jan 27, 2021
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray fined US$25,000 for hit to groin
Jamal Murray's punch to the groin of Tim Hardaway Jr. has cost him. The Denver Nuggets guard and Kitchener, Ont., native was fined US$25,000 for the incident that led to his ejection in Monday's 117-1...
Jan 27, 2021