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Tools for School campaign still really needs several items
The Outreach Centre is in the middle of its yearly Tools for School campaign.Red Deerians and local businesses are asked to consider contributing backpacks and school supplies.The campaign helps stude...
Aug 15, 2025
Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024: Pan American Health Organization
TORONTO - The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates. The regional agency with...
Aug 15, 2025
Colourful new exhibit comes to downtown Red Deer art gallery
A colourful new exhibit is launching at Red Deer's Kiwanis Public Art Gallery this weekend.From Aug. 18 to Oct. 6, visit 'Colourful Travel Journey' by Aeris Osborne, downstairs at the downtown branch ...
Aug 15, 2025
Operation begins to free ship run aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
VERCHRES - Authorities are unloading a cargo vessel run aground in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal in an attempt to free the ship. The Federal Yamaska ran aground near Verchres, Que., at around 5...
Aug 15, 2025
Air Canada, flight attendants in final day before strike deadline
More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can't reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada war...
Aug 15, 2025
Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.
PORT ALBERNI - Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping rain in the forecast can help clear up the air quality muddied by an out-of-control wildfire. The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District says wildl...
Aug 15, 2025
Concordia University students launch rocket from northern Quebec
MONTREAL - A group of students at Concordia University in Montreal has managed to launch a rocket from a remote site in northern Quebec. Starsailor, a 13-metre liquid-fuel rocket, took off just after ...
Aug 15, 2025
China files complaint with World Trade Organization over Canadian steel tariffs
OTTAWA - China is taking its dispute with Canada over steel tariffs to the World Trade Organization. Beijing filed a complaint earlier today with the WTO in response to Canadian restrictions on import...
Aug 15, 2025
Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expe...
Aug 15, 2025
Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup
TORONTO - The CFL will make way for the FIFA World Cup next summer. Both the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during the World Cup, which will be...
Aug 15, 2025