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Advisory panel to focus on addressing mental health and addictions in Alberta
The provincial government has named the members of a new advisory panel.The Government of Alberta said the Recovery Expert Advisory Panel will advise on plans to build on the province's recovery-orien...
Feb 22, 2023
Calgary Dinos focused on playoffs after capping season with 23-game winning streak
CALGARY - Centre Riley Stotts took a welcome break from studying for a geography exam this week to discuss the University of Calgary Dinos' record-breaking 23-game winning streak in Canada West men's ...
Feb 22, 2023
Manitoba's Jennifer Jones reaches playoffs at Tournament of Hearts
Manitoba's Jennifer Jones reached the playoffs at the Canadian women's curling championship Wednesday with a 7-6 win in an extra end over Casey Scheidegger's wild card team. Jones topped Pool B at 6-1...
Feb 22, 2023
International group asks to be given a chance on unmarked graves contract
OTTAWA - The head of an international organization Ottawa hired to give advice on identifying possible remains in unmarked graves at former residential schools says to give its coming work a chance. T...
Feb 22, 2023
Judge to amend order restricting strike action in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE - A Northwest Territories Supreme Court judge says he will amend an order restricting strike action in Yellowknife after mediation between lawyers representing the city and Public Service ...
Feb 22, 2023
Hockey Canada renews partnership with Sheldon Kennedy's Respect Group
CALGARY - Hockey Canada says it has renewed and expanded a partnership with Respect Group, an advocacy organization co-founded by former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy. In a statement released Wednesday, ...
Feb 22, 2023
Ahead of energy talks, Quebec premier says open to paying N.L. more for electricity
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says he is open to making "adjustments" to the Churchill Falls energy agreement between his province and Newfoundland and Labrador ahead of the offici...
Feb 22, 2023
Ottawa revives Law Commission of Canada, announces hires for key roles
OTTAWA - The federal government is reviving an independent commission to offer advice to cabinet on reforming Canadian laws, and has announced its picks for key roles. McGill University law professor ...
Feb 22, 2023
Maple Leafs announce injured defenceman Jake Muzzin won't play again this season
TORONTO - Jake Muzzin won't play again this season. Whether the veteran defenceman can eventually resume his NHL career remains to be seen. The Maple Leafs announced Thursday the ailing Toronto blue-l...
Feb 22, 2023
At Canada Winter Games, children of top athletes say their advice helps development
HALIFAX - For some athletes at the Canada Winter Games, the discipline of elite sport has been part of their lives since they bounced on their parents' muscled legs. And as the Games unfold in Prince ...
Feb 22, 2023