Author Archives:

Creation of wrongful conviction review board edging closer to reality
TORONTO - A new independent panel that would review claims of wrongful convictions is edging toward reality, as the Liberal government moves forward on one of its campaign promises. Signs of progress ...
Mar 01, 2020

Wet'suwet'en supporters of pipeline don't think their message is being heard
SMITHERS, B.C. - Bonnie George walked out of the Office of the Wet'suwet'en holding her hands up in the air in a triumphant gesture. Just hours earlier, the Wet'suwet'en matriarch and former Coastal G...
Mar 01, 2020

Quebec couple who got coronavirus on cruise ship to come home, daughter says
MONTREAL - A Quebec couple who contracted the novel coronavirus aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan will soon be on their way home after testing negative for the virus, their daughte...
Mar 01, 2020

Wetlands, forests can help cities save millions in climate adaptation costs:study
HALIFAX - As Canadian communities brace for rising risks of spring flooding related to climate change, a non-profit group has published findings suggesting preservin...
Mar 01, 2020

Wet'suwet'en chiefs, ministers reach draft arrangement in pipeline dispute
SMITHERS, B.C. - Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs and senior government ministers reached a proposed arrangement Sunday following days of discussions over a pipeline dispute that prompted solidarity pro...
Mar 01, 2020

Expat Americans in Canada gear up to weigh in on Democratic primary race
WASHINGTON - Even though they live in Canada, expatriate Americans north of the border are gearing up to weigh in on the Democratic nomination on Super Tuesday and beyond as the battle to challen...
Mar 01, 2020

Ontario reports four new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus
TORONTO - Ontario health officials announced four more cases of the new coronavirus in the province on Sunday, bringing the total diagnoses in Canada to 24. All four of the patients had recently trave...
Mar 01, 2020

Symposium in Red Deer to shine a light on sexual violence issues
It's time to shine a light on the hidden truths and realities behind sexual violence.The Psychology Society of Red Deer College (Psyc. Society) and the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (C...
Mar 01, 2020

Team Alberta picks up 86 Special Olympics medals in Thunder Bay
Alberta's delegation -- lovingly known as the Wolfpack -- to the 2020 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games is returning hone with a hefty medal haul of 34 gold, 26 silver and 26 bronze.The Games happe...
Mar 01, 2020

Feds in contact with Ethiopian government over individuals detained from Medicine Hat charity
MEDICINE HAT, AB.- A day after fifteen members of the Medicine Hat organization Canadian Humanitarian were detained over allegations of practicing medicine without permission, the federal government s...
Mar 01, 2020 A 2015 fundraiser at Medalta held to help with the Canadian Humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia(Photo courtesy of Canadian Humanitarian Website)