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Norad modernization awaiting political direction as China, Russia develop new threats
OTTAWA - The commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command says China and Russia are developing new ways to attack even as he waits for political direction to modernize the continent's out...
Nov 30, 2021
Alberta government aiming to help non-profits fundraise online
The Alberta government has announced a new crowdfunding platform that's hoped to help non-profits raise funds to support programs, services and causes that enhance quality of life and support arts org...
Nov 30, 2021
First case of Omicron COVID-19 variant confirmed in Alberta
Alberta has confirmed its first case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.The case was confirmed in an individual returning from Nigeria and the Netherlands."The individual tested positive while asympto...
Nov 30, 2021
High-flying oil and gas prices paint rosier shade of red ink on Alberta's budget
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's budget outlook for this year is turning a rosier shade of red ink, with jobs up, the deficit down and oil and gas prices humming along at unexpectedly high levels.Finance Mini...
Nov 30, 2021
Cirque du Soleil CEO to be replaced by senior executive
MONTREAL - Cirque du Soleil says it is promoting one of its senior executives to the role of president and CEO. The Montreal-based circus said today in a statement that chief operating officer Stphane...
Nov 30, 2021
Michigan abandons Line 5 challenge to focus instead on 2019 state court lawsuit
WASHINGTON - Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has abruptly abandoned her federal court case aimed at shutting down the cross-border Line 5 pipeline. Instead, Attorney General Dana Nessel says Whitmer wi...
Nov 30, 2021
'We can't be happier to move on:' Senators try to put brutal November behind them
OTTAWA - The month of November is one the Ottawa Senators would like to forget, but chances are it's going to impact them the rest of the season. After going 1-10-1 over the month, the Senators find t...
Nov 30, 2021
Bombers QB Collaros more comfortable heading into CFL West final rematch
WINNIPEG - The end goal may be the same, but the path to winning another Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers has felt different this season for Zach Collaros. The starting quarterback has had a fu...
Nov 30, 2021
Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance's list of priorities
The Food Security Action Committee, part of the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance (CAPRA), had their first major meeting on Nov. 25 to discuss ideas on how to increase access to food for thos...
Nov 30, 2021
Leafs' Mrazek nearing return from injury; chats Ayres game with new teammate Clifford
TORONTO - Maple Leafs goalie Petr Mrazek is inching closer to a return from injury. And because of the team's outstanding play in his absence, he hasn't felt any need to rush back. Mrazek was a full p...
Nov 30, 2021