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Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar declared winner in Texas recount
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A recount in Texas affirmed Democrat U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar as the winner Tuesday of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros, who had trailed by fewer th...
Jun 21, 2022
Alberta RCMP recognizes National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022
On June 21, 2022, Alberta RCMP recognized National Indigenous Peoples Day with a Tipi Raising ceremony in front of the headquarters building. Corresponding with the summer solstice, National Indigenou...
Jun 21, 2022
Winnipeg police say remains in landfill are those of Rebecca Contois
WINNIPEG - Remains found in a landfill have been identified as those of Rebecca Contois, a 24-year-old Indigenous woman, police said Tuesday. "Rebecca's family has been notified and the homicide unit ...
Jun 21, 2022
Online-streaming bill passes third reading in House of Commons, heads to Senate
OTTAWA - The Liberal government's online-streaming bill, which has been the subject of fierce debate among members of Parliament, is now headed to the Senate. Bill C-11 passed third reading in the Hou...
Jun 21, 2022
Russia's misinformation campaign failing, say Canadian general, EU and NATO officials
OTTAWA - Russian attempts to sell false narratives in the West about the invasion of Ukraine are failing, say a Canadian general and senior NATO and European officials. At a security conference in Ott...
Jun 21, 2022
Justin Trudeau to attend international meetings in Rwanda, Germany, Spain
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave for a 10-day international trip this evening, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict expected to be a major focus. He will first fly to Kigali, Rwanda,...
Jun 21, 2022
Town and Ponoka Stampede Association partner to host fireworks on Canada Day
The Town of Ponoka will be partnering with the Ponoka Stampede Association for the third year-in-a-row to host a Canada Day fireworks display on July 1. Officials say the fireworks will be staged at t...
Jun 21, 2022
Filibuster at foreign affairs committee ends with compromise on abortion rights study
OTTAWA - A month-long filibuster at the House of Commons foreign affairs committee is over after MPs agreed to delay a study on reproductive rights until after the Conservatives choose their next lead...
Jun 21, 2022
Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge
CALGARY - Housing starts in Alberta are at a seven-year high as surging oil prices fuel a fresh building boom in the province.Statistics Canada says housing starts in Alberta, seasonally adjusted at a...
Jun 21, 2022
Canada voted in favour of world swimming body's transgender policy
Canada voted in favour of a controversial gender policy announced this week by the world governing body of swimming. In a policy that went into effect Monday, FINA allows only transgender swimmers who...
Jun 21, 2022