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AMA president reacts to government’s plans for health system reform
The president of the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) is hopeful Wednesday's announcement from the Alberta government to "disaggregate" provincial health care services will be a positive change in th...
Nov 08, 2023
Oilers call up goalie Pickard from AHL after Campbell clears waivers
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. The Oilers promoted goalie Calvin Pickard from Bakersfield ...
Nov 08, 2023
National Indigenous Veterans Day: Minister Wilson
Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on National Indigenous Veterans Day:"Throughout history, Indigenous Peoples have a proud and enduring legacy of defending th...
Nov 08, 2023
Commissioner calls out federal failures: Minister Schulz
Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz issued the following statement Wednesday in response to a report released by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada:"The commissioner of...
Nov 08, 2023
Promoting Alberta’s tourism industry in Europe
Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow will travel to France and Germany to showcase Alberta as the international destination of choice to live, play and visit.According to provincial officials, A...
Nov 08, 2023
Public sector strikes: Quebec nurses, health staff launch two-day walkout
MONTREAL - Quebec health-care workers launched a two-day strike today, the latest group to walk off the job over stalled contract talks with the provincial government. The Fdration interprofessionnell...
Nov 08, 2023
House Republicans will subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans will issue subpoenas on Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden's family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by De...
Nov 08, 2023
Quebec mayor, 23, resigns mid-mandate because of burnout from managing forest fires
CHAPAIS, Que. - One of Quebec's youngest mayors says she is stepping down because she is suffering burnout from last summer's historic wildfire season. Isabelle Lessard was acclaimed in 2021 as mayor ...
Nov 08, 2023
Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad
TORONTO - The post-season honours continue for Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, recently named the East Division's outstanding player nominee, earned a spot on the CFL all-star team We...
Nov 08, 2023
Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win. And that hunt won't be any easier at the 24-team tournament that opens Friday in Indonesia with Spain, Mali an...
Nov 08, 2023