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'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly
OTTAWA - A battle appears to be brewing between senators and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, as he tries to see the Liberals' controversial gun legislation passed swiftly into law. His office ...
Jun 08, 2023
Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital
WASHINGTON - Tourists in the U.S. capital are taking Canada's prodigious wildfire smoke in stride. Air quality alerts in Washington, D.C., reached "code purple" status today, one notch below the "maro...
Jun 08, 2023
Canadiens GM Kent Hughes says NHLers want to play in Montreal
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes disagrees with the perception that NHL players don't want to play in Montreal, noting that winger Cole Caufield was happy to commit to th...
Jun 08, 2023
New-look Alouettes eager to prove doubters wrong in 2023: 'They better be ready'
MONTREAL - For the first time in years, Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia is entering a season where he can focus on football, and nothing else. The Alouettes open their season at home...
Jun 08, 2023
Sylvan Lake Fire Ban in effect
A Fire Ban is in effect for the Town of Sylvan Lake as of 11:30 a.m. on Thursday June 8, 2023. The Fire Ban includes:Incinerators (for farm and acreage use)Camp stovesSolid fuel barbecues (charcoal br...
Jun 08, 2023
Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament. All parties agreed to create a hybrid workplace amid lockdowns at...
Jun 08, 2023
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues in Canada, as many jurisdictions are under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. Here's a look at developments Thursday: W...
Jun 08, 2023
Kosovo complains of biased western envoys in talks with its former foe Serbia
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) - Kosovo's prime minister on Thursday complained of bias against his country from the United States and the European Union and tolerance of what he called Serbia's authoritarian ...
Jun 08, 2023
Senate report recommends Canada develop targeted suicide prevention strategies
A Senate report released today says Canada can make major strides in addressing suicide prevention if all levels of government develop strategies tailored towards men and Indigenous people, the groups...
Jun 08, 2023
Crews respond to residential fire in Penhold Wednesday night
Thankfully no one was hurt following a residential fire in the town of Penhold Wednesday night.At 9:46 p.m. on June 7, Penhold Fire was dispatched to a structure fire in a manufactured home park. Offi...
Jun 08, 2023