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More competition needed in grocery to help stabilize food prices: Freeland
MASCOUCHE, Que. - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says more competition is needed in Canada's grocery sector as consumers grapple with the rising cost of living. Speaking at a press conference in M...
Nov 15, 2023
Alberta COVID-19 panel calls for more cabinet control in crises
A panel reviewing Alberta's COVID-19 response is calling for rule changes to ensure the premier and cabinet have the last word in future crises, with help from a new senior science officer.Former Refo...
Nov 15, 2023
Red Deer city council briefs: Westerner update, budget review and code of conduct bylaw delays
At their meeting on Monday, Red Deer city council discussed an update on the Westerner agreement, and postponement of their multi-year budget review and Code of Conduct Bylaw amendment implementation....
Nov 15, 2023
Notorious clubhouse owned by Nanaimo, B.C., Hells Angels being demolished: Farnworth
NANAIMO, B.C. - A clubhouse that once belonged to a Vancouver Island chapter of the Hells Angels is being demolished, just weeks after a court ruling confirmed the B.C. government has the right to sei...
Nov 15, 2023
Historic wreckage of plane discovered near Kamloops, B.C.: report
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The wreckage of a plane that authorities believe is decades old has been found south of Kamloops, B.C. The Transportation Safety Board says in a statement that it was made aware of th...
Nov 15, 2023
New Hampshire defies national Democrats’ calendar revamp with Jan. 23, 2024, presidential primaries
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire's secretary of state on Wednesday scheduled the state's presidential primaries for Jan. 23, 2024, extending its century-old streak of going first despite national De...
Nov 15, 2023
Canucks defenceman Soucy out six to eight weeks with lower-body injury
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy will be out six to eight weeks with a lower body injury, the NHL team announced Wednesday. Soucy blocked a shot from Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky early ...
Nov 15, 2023
Cities facing 'unprecedented challenges,' Montreal mayor says as property taxes rise
Montreal is imposing the highest property tax increases in years as Mayor Valrie Plante says Canadian cities are facing "unprecedented challenges" linked to inflation and climate change. Today, Plante...
Nov 15, 2023
Raptors guard Schroder questionable for game against Bucks with knee pain
TORONTO - The Raptors have listed point guard Dennis Schroder as questionable for Toronto's game against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks with right knee soreness. Schroder is averaging 15.4 points and 7....
Nov 15, 2023
A cargo plane returns to JFK Airport after a horse escapes its stall, pilot dumps 20 tons of fuel
NEW YORK (AP) - A cargo plane headed from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to Belgium had to return to JFK after a horse escaped its stall and got loose in the hold, according to air t...
Nov 15, 2023