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New report from Parkland Institute examines Alberta’s EMS crisis
A new research report by Parkland Institute - "Lights and Sirens: The Critical Condition of EMS in Alberta" - examines the current crisis facing paramedics in the province. Authored by medical sociolo...
Mar 08, 2023

On tap: Booze still allowed on Amtrak in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Riders on an Amtrak train that runs from Maine to Boston can continue to buy alcoholic beverages during the 35-mile stretch of the trip that goes through New Hampshire as official...
Mar 08, 2023

Online Streaming Act back in House, minister intends to reject some Senate amendments
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's controversial Online Streaming Act is back in the House of Commons, where MPs are set to debate the Senate's amendments. Also known as Bill C-11, it would require big...
Mar 08, 2023

Nunavut, N.W.T. ban TikTok on government devices, Yukon considering move
YELLOWKNIFE - Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the latest jurisdictions in Canada to announce they are banning TikTok on government-issued devices pending a federal threat assessment. The N.W...
Mar 08, 2023

CONCACAF fleshes out qualifying road to inaugural women's Gold Cup tournament in 2024
CONCACAF has mapped out its pathway for the inaugural CONCACAF W Gold Cup, scheduled to kick off next year in the United States. Qualification is set to start in September, following a May 17 draw, wi...
Mar 08, 2023

International Women's Day event happening this Sunday in Penhold
To mark International Women's Day (Wednesday, March 8), Soroptimist International of Central Alberta is hosting a celebration this weekend.The event goes Sunday, March 12 fro, 2:30-5 p.m. at the Penho...
Mar 08, 2023

After Taylor shooting, feds find pattern of violations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has found Louisville police have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights following an investigation prompted by the fatal police shoo...
Mar 08, 2023

NHL GMs share the emotions of swinging a big trade: 'It can be a crazy time'
Don Waddell once traded a good friend. It was March 2002 and his lowly Atlanta Thrashers were sitting last in the NHL standings with a paltry 46 points from 70 games. The St. Louis Blues were looking ...
Mar 08, 2023

Liberal MP, former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is leaving the House of Commons
OTTAWA - Liberal MP and former cabinet Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics. He did not answer questions this morning about why he's stepping down, telling reporters he wanted to speak...
Mar 08, 2023

Tyre Nichols death spurs Justice Department police review
MEMPHIS (AP) - The Justice Department announced Wednesday that it will review the Memphis police department policies on use of force, de-escalation policies and specialized units in response to the fa...
Mar 08, 2023