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Eliminating open-net fish farms in B.C. would cost taxpayers billions: report
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - A report commissioned by the BC Salmon Farmers Association says the proposed federal ban on marine net-pens in British Columbia would cost taxpayers billions and have "severe co...
Nov 28, 2024
Blair says future of defence relies on building relationships with Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair says his department's future success depends upon building and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities in a way that's consistent with reconciliati...
Nov 28, 2024
Small structure fire quickly contained by Red Deer fire fighters
Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) quickly responded to and controlled a detached garage fire in the Glendale neighbourhood on the evening of Nov. 27. Crews received notice of the fire on 59 Avenue at...
Nov 28, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear appeal from former fashion mogul Nygard
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from former fashion mogul Peter Nygard. The high court has rejected a leave to appeal request concerning Nygard's extradition to the United...
Nov 28, 2024
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation"...
Nov 28, 2024
Georgia suspends talks on joining the EU for 4 years, accusing the bloc of 'blackmail'
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia is suspending talks on its bid to join the European Union for four years, its prime minister said Thursday, in view of what he described as "blackmail and manipulation"...
Nov 28, 2024
Nova Scotia curler Christina Black angling for a return trip to Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black's laser-precise draws drew oohs and aahs at the 2023 national women's curling championship. The Nova Scotia skip wants to get back to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts for more of that...
Nov 28, 2024
Supreme Court to hear challenge of law that curbs spy watchdog members
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of legislation that limits members of a spy watchdog from using their parliamentary immunity to speak out. The top court's decisio...
Nov 28, 2024
Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository
TORONTO - A region in northern Ontario has been chosen as the site to hold Canada's nuclear waste in a deep geological repository. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization announced its decision toda...
Nov 28, 2024
Canadian men climb four places to No. 31, reach all-time high in FIFA world rankings
Canada will finish out the year at a career-high in the FIFA rankings after climbing four places to No. 31. The Canadian men had previously been as high as No. 33, achieved in February 2022 under John...
Nov 28, 2024