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Federal committee will probe contracts with other consulting firms, not just McKinsey
OTTAWA - A parliamentary committee probing federal contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company will now look into other consulting firms' relationships with Ottawa. New Democrat MP Gord Johns brought ...
Feb 14, 2023
Advocates, MPs call on feds to expand access to psychedelic treatment
OTTAWA - Green Party Leader Elizabeth May wants Canada to consider expanding access to psychedelics as medical treatments. May was among the MPs who joined a delegation of patients and health-care pra...
Feb 14, 2023
Canadian woman's body found in building that collapsed during earthquake in Turkey
HALIFAX - The body of a Canadian woman who was visiting Turkey has been found in the rubble of a building that collapsed on Feb. 6. during the devastating earthquake that has killed thousands. Saad Zo...
Feb 14, 2023
MPs want Canada to match more charities for Turkey and Syria earthquake donations
OTTAWA - A cross-section of MPs say Ottawa should cost-match donations to more organizations who are responding to devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Officials from Global Affairs are testif...
Feb 14, 2023
Southern Alberta ranchers conserving land to help protect drinking water for cities
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY, AB - A rancher-led conservation group says it's helping to protect drinking water in cities such as Calgary by safeguarding some of southern Alberta's most valuable private land.The...
Feb 14, 2023
Veteran receiver Lawler rejoins Winnipeg Blue Bombers in CFL free agency
WINNIPEG - Kenny Lawler is back with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The Bombers signed the veteran American receiver to a two-year contract Tuesday, the first day of CFL free agency. The six-foot-three, 1...
Feb 14, 2023
RDP Athletes of the Week + Weekend Preview
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK - Feb. 13, 2023Dani Wiens Hometown: Regina, SK Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2nd year) After a 55-assist performance, this past weekend and her team clinching second place in th...
Feb 14, 2023
Father seemed agitated ahead of girls' murders, grandmother tells Quebec inquiry
QUEBEC - The maternal grandmother of two young Quebec girls killed by their father in July 2020 says he seemed agitated and nervous in the lead up to the murders. Gatane Tremblay testified today at a ...
Feb 14, 2023
Westerner announces 2023 Cowboy Kicks headliner and charities
Nice Horse will headline the 2023 edition of Cowboy Kicks.Westerner Park announced this and the charities of choice, the Westerner Foundation and the Canadian Rodeo Historical Association, in a releas...
Feb 14, 2023
Canada Soccer Business says it has been misunderstood, offers to help national teams
Canada Soccer Business, the little-known entity that represents Canada Soccer's corporate partnerships and broadcast rights among other assets, is tired of getting slagged. And it says it wants to hel...
Feb 14, 2023