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Hong Kong democracy activist Agnes Chow jumps bail to stay in Toronto
TORONTO - A prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist says she's decided to live permanently in Canada, after jumping bail from the Chinese territory. Agnes Chow says on social media she plans to sta...
Dec 04, 2023

Israel calls for more southern Gaza evacuations as offensive continues
KHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territory - Israel's military has renewed calls for mass evacuations from the southern town of Khan Younis, as it widened its ground offensive and bombarded targets across the ...
Dec 04, 2023

Blue Bombers re-sign all-star defensive end Willie Jefferson
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed star defensive lineman Willie Jefferson to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday. Jefferson, 32, was set to become a free agent i...
Dec 04, 2023

Alberta Legislature lights up this week to celebrate the season
Speaker Nathan Cooper will host the annual Legislature Light Up ceremony on Violet King Henry Plaza on Thursday, December 7, at 5 p.m. "I invite all Albertans in the capital region to help us kick off...
Dec 04, 2023

Canada's climate lobby pushes for oil, gas emissions cap with fashion statement
OTTAWA - Canada's climate lobby wants its demand for an oil-and-gas emissions cap to go straight to Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault's head. Dozens of Canada's environmental activists are wander...
Dec 04, 2023

Charges dropped against Quebec theatre owner and 'Dragon's Den' star Vincenzo Guzzo
MONTREAL - Quebec's prosecution service says it has abandoned criminal charges against Vincenzo Guzzo, CEO of a large independent movie theatre chain and investor on CBC Television's "Dragon's Den." S...
Dec 04, 2023

ATA President releases Op-Ed on provincial Enrollment Growth Funding
Alberta Teacher's Association (ATA) President Jason Schilling has released an opinion-editorial, on a "looming teacher shortage" and the underlying issues contributing to it. The Op-Ed is as follows:A...
Dec 04, 2023

MP Han Dong, federal Conservatives, NDP to take part in foreign interference inquiry
OTTAWA - Politicians Han Dong and Michael Chan, the federal government and the commissioner of Canada elections are among those granted standing in the factual phase of a public inquiry into foreign i...
Dec 04, 2023

Former Liberal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan named consul general in Boston
OTTAWA - Bernadette Jordan, a former Liberal member of Parliament and a minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, has been named Canada's new consul general in Boston. Jordan, who was first...
Dec 04, 2023

Alpine Canada hoping Tremblant World Cup becomes a fixture after successful weekend
MONT-TREMBLANT, Que. - Alpine Canada president and chief executive officer Thrse Brisson gives Mont-Tremblant's first World Cup event in 40 years a "10-on-10" rating - and hopes it's here to stay. Fan...
Dec 04, 2023