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New Manitoba plan contains no carbon tax, higher carbon emissions level
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is watering down its target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and removing any possible carbon tax from the equation. Sustainable Development Minister Roche...
Jun 10, 2019
Ellis Bird Farm open late for Summer Solstice
On Saturday, June 22, Ellis Bird Farm will keep its gates open until 8:00 PM. We normally close at 5:00 p.m. but on this day so close to Summer Solstice, as well as on two other nights later in the su...
Jun 10, 2019
Styrofoam take-out boxes and straws among expected targets of plastics ban
OTTAWA - A national ban on the most harmful single-use plastics will very likely force restaurants and fast-food outlets to find non-plastic materials for takeout and delivery containers but plas...
Jun 10, 2019
Albania president cancels elections, citing tense climate
TIRANA, Albania - Albania's president on Saturday cancelled upcoming municipal elections, citing the need to reduce political tensions in the country. President Ilir Meta said he acted because "the ac...
Jun 10, 2019
Killer of Calgary woman, five-year-old appeals convictions and sentence
CALGARY - The killer of a Calgary woman and her five-year-old daughter is asking for a new trial. Edward Downey's lawyer has filed a notice that he's appealing his two first-degree murder co...
Jun 10, 2019
Raptors in court battle over logo; Monster Energy says clawmarks too similar
Whether or not the NBA's Toronto Raptors take home the league championship after tonight's basketball game, the team still faces a court battle of a very different kind. Monster Energy, makers of...
Jun 10, 2019
24 Red Deer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron to hold 75th Annual Ceremonial Review
Dozens of local Air Cadets will celebrate the end of another year and also new beginnings at their Annual Ceremonial Review on Tuesday night.Now marking their 75th anniversary, 24 Red Deer Royal Canad...
Jun 10, 2019 Roughly 58 Air Cadets from 24 Red Deer Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will take part in the organization's 75th Annual Ceremonial Review on Tuesday night. It takes place at Sky Wings Aviation - Hangar 13 at Red Deer Regional Airport starting at 6:30 p.m.
Woman pleads not guilty in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
EDMONTON - A woman charged after a toddler was found dead outside an Edmonton church has pleaded not guilty at the start of her trial. Tasha Mack is accused of second-degree murder in the 19...
Jun 10, 2019
NYC Fire Department: Helicopter pilot has died
NEW YORK - The New York City Fire Department says the pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a Manhattan skyscraper rooftop has died. The Fire Department says the helicopter crash landed on the top of ...
Jun 10, 2019
PM puts bagels, beer against wine, chocolate in Raptors bet with Pelosi
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are betting on the NBA Finals, with the prime minister putting bagels and beer up against wine and chocolate. The Toronto Rap...
Jun 10, 2019