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Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet to retire after overseeing the Vatican's bishops' office
Marc Ouellet, the Quebec cardinal who oversaw the Vatican's powerful bishops' office and who has been recently been hit with accusations of sexual misconduct, announced Monday he would retire in April...
Jan 30, 2023
Parks Canada updating its reservation system to book camping and other activities
CALGARY - Parks Canada says visitors will be able to start booking reservations for camping and other activities at its sites across the country in March. The reservation dates, which are posted onlin...
Jan 30, 2023
First Fridays Red Deer - February 3, 2023
Visit the new, interactive Gallery Guide with map and listings at:https://www.reddeer.ca/recreation-and-culture/arts-and-culture/art-galleries/gallery-guide/Title: The Floral Female ConnectionArtists:...
Jan 30, 2023
Report finds that L'Arche co-founder Jean Vanier sexually abused 25 women
MONTREAL - A charitable organization founded by the late Jean Vanier issued a report Monday saying the Canadian sexually abused at least 25 women during his decades with the group. L'Arche Internation...
Jan 30, 2023
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy...
Jan 30, 2023
Hybrid Parliament can stay, but ministers should show up in person: committee report
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee says the pandemic-era practice of allowing federal elected officials to vote virtually should be allowed to stay. Members of Parliament on the committee for proce...
Jan 30, 2023
No security threat from RCMP's dealings with China-linked firm, minister tells MPs
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says there is no reason to believe Canada's national security was under threat at any time due to the RCMP's dealings with an Ontario company that has l...
Jan 30, 2023
GTHL awaits Hockey Canada's third-party investigation on slurs, threats in group chat
TORONTO - A spokeswoman for the Greater Toronto Hockey League says it's waiting for the results of Hockey Canada's third-party investigation into an alleged homophobic incident involving three of its ...
Jan 30, 2023
Penhold Fire Department Charity Hockey Game a success
The Penhold Fire Department Charity Hockey Game returned to the Penhold Multiplex on Saturday, Jan. 28, for the first time since 2020. Town officials say the game between members of the Penhold Volunt...
Jan 30, 2023
Wetaskiwin RCMP lay criminal charges after routine traffic stop
In a routine traffic stop, Westakiwin RCMP laid charges on two Red Deerians who police say attempted to flee. On Jan. 25, 2023, at approximately 7:11 a.m., RCMP say they attempted to pull over a black...
Jan 30, 2023