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B.C. transit providers seek essential service designation as strike threat looms
VANCOUVER - The manager of Metro Vancouver's transit system says it has applied to the B.C. Labour Relations Board to be designated an essential service, as a deadline for strike action looms. TransLi...
Feb 01, 2024
A look at some reaction to the Alberta government's proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pro...
Feb 01, 2024
Gaza protesters blockade truck access to Port of Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners have blockaded truck access to the Port of Vancouver. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says officials are "aware of protest activ...
Feb 01, 2024
Central Alberta Theatre Presents "The Gentleman Clothier”
Central Alberta Theatre proudly unveils a theatrical escapade that transcends time and fashion - "The Gentleman Clothier." Written by the acclaimed Norm Foster and skillfully directed by Aaron Vanderw...
Feb 01, 2024
Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG - Chris Streveler is back in the CFL after growing weary of playing the waiting game south of the border. The six-foot-one, 216-pound quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue...
Feb 01, 2024
Peterman and Team Lawes preparing for the Scotties in Calgary
Red Deer's Jocelyn Peterman will be back at it later this month at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary.The curling event kicks off Feb. 16 at the WinSport Event Centre.Peterman is part of Tea...
Feb 01, 2024
Chinook’s Edge high school shop teachers invest in their own professional learning for student success
While high school students were taking exams last week, Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) says their Career and Technology Studies (CTS) teachers invested time in their own professional learning a...
Feb 01, 2024
The battle to change Native American logos weighs on, but some communities are reinstating them
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school board to reconsider its logo: a Native American man, representing the "Warriors." Though the conversation had com...
Feb 01, 2024
Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The people spoke to The As...
Feb 01, 2024
Red Deer Public Schools Esports Academy gets new name and look
The Red Deer Public Schools Esports Academy team is leveling up with a new look and name.The academy's team, which competes in the High School Esports League (HSEL) is now called the Leviathans.The pr...
Feb 01, 2024