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'Dirty deal': protesters disrupt Joe Manchin event over Mountain Valley pipeline
WASHINGTON - Sen. Joe Manchin's latest legislative victory is stirring up anti-pipeline sentiment in the U.S. capital. Protesters who snuck into the event unfurled banners and locked arms today at a D...
Jun 06, 2023

Aspire’s Push & Pace is back on Saturday, June 17
Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre has announced that their 11th Annual Push & Pace Fundraising Walk, Run or Wheel, presented by Surepath Group, is taking place on Saturday, June 17 at Parkland ...
Jun 06, 2023

Kienan LaFrance signs with B.C. Lions after 3 seasons with Roughriders
VANCOUVER - The B.C. Lions say they have signed veteran running back Kienan LaFrance after he was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. LaFrance had 91 yards on 18 carries and hauled in 14 recepti...
Jun 06, 2023

Sex harassment case involving Trudeau Foundation should be heard in N.L., lawyer says
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The lawyer representing a woman who alleges she was sexually harassed by a former Northwest Territories premier says her client would likely have to end her lawsuit if a judge deter...
Jun 06, 2023

Wildfire conditions improving in northern Alberta after rain: government
The Alberta government says wildfire conditions in northern Alberta have relatively improved, with some wildfires receiving precipitation Sunday night.It says that's assisted with wildfire operations ...
Jun 06, 2023

Stellantis has what it needs to make decision on Windsor battery plant: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Franois-Philippe Champagne says Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions have what they need to make a decision on a proposed electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor. A spokeswo...
Jun 06, 2023

PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf feud
The PGA Tour ended its expensive fight with Saudi Arabia's golf venture and now is joining forces with it, making a stunning announcement Tuesday of a merger that creates a commercial operation with t...
Jun 06, 2023

Stettler Music in the Park 2023 lineup announced
The Town of Stettler has released the full lineup of performers that will be featured in the 2023 Music in the Park concert series. This year's festivities consist of the following eleven (11) free co...
Jun 06, 2023

Ottawa gives updated deal to federal union that signed agreement before PSAC strike
OTTAWA - The federal government has given an updated deal to a public-service union that signed its collective agreement in the fall in order to match deals reached with the Public Service Alliance of...
Jun 06, 2023

Evacuees can return in Sept-Îles, but more than 160 wildfires still burning in Quebec
MONTREAL - One Quebec city that had been threatened by approaching wildfires has lifted an evacuation order, but other parts of the province continue to deal with out-of-control blazes that are taxing...
Jun 06, 2023