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Learn how to manage stress in challenging times with free virtual AHS workshops
Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are being invited to participate in a free online workshop facilitated by Alberta Health Services (AHS).The workshops, aimed for managing stres...
Jun 01, 2023

Deals to let firms avoid bribery charges may be 'political kryptonite': law professor
It's been five years since Canadian prosecutors were given the tools to cut deferred prosecution deals with companies accused of corruption, but only two have been approved by the courts since then. T...
Jun 01, 2023

Firefighters battling Halifax wildfire among those who lost homes in disaster
HALIFAX - As volunteer firefighter Mark Zawidzki battled eye-stinging smoke and flying embers to save homes from the Halifax wildfire, he realized its flames were headed to a neighbouring subdivision ...
Jun 01, 2023

Toronto Rock temporarily move to Mississauga as Hamilton arena is renovated
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Toronto Rock are moving once again, this time only temporarily. The National Lacrosse League franchise announced Thursday that it will move to the Paramount Fine Foods Centre i...
Jun 01, 2023

CBC's president and CEO, Catherine Tait, gets 18-month contract extension
OTTAWA - The head of Canada's public broadcaster will remain in her role for another 18 months, after her contract was extended by the federal heritage minister. Catherine Tait was appointed as the CE...
Jun 01, 2023

Delaying new gun-control regulations could 'cost lives,' advocates warn Ottawa
OTTAWA - Two prominent gun-control groups are urging the Liberal government to proceed without delay in drafting regulations that will flesh out firearm legislation being reviewed by the Senate. They ...
Jun 01, 2023

76ers hope new coach Nick Nurse can lead team to NBA title
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers have named Nick Nurse as their new head coach as the franchise chases its first NBA championship in 41 years. The 76ers hired the 55-year-old Nurse, whom the...
Jun 01, 2023

Process underway for Han Dong's possible return to the Liberal caucus
OTTAWA - A senior government official says Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc is leading a process to determine Independent MP Han Dong's possible return to the Liberal caucus. The Can...
Jun 01, 2023

MPs say Russian activist Vladimir Kara-Murza should be given honorary citizenship
OTTAWA - A cross-party group of MPs and senators is hoping to grant honorary Canadian citizenship to Russian political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza in the coming weeks. Senators are leading the charge...
Jun 01, 2023

Quebec government moves to ban planned obsolescence, ensure products can be repaired
QUEBEC - The Quebec government wants to legislate a ban on planned obsolescence to ensure products bought by consumers can be repaired. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette introduced a bill today th...
Jun 01, 2023