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Canada hasn't issued any permits for companies to ship waste, government says
OTTAWA - The federal government has issued no permits for Canadian companies to ship trash overseas since regulations changed three years ago - raising questions about how waste is still ending u...
May 29, 2019
Judge rules SNC-Lavalin headed to trial on charges of fraud, corruption
MONTREAL - A Quebec judge has ruled that SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is headed to trial on charges of fraud and corruption. The decision is the latest step in criminal proceedings that began ...
May 29, 2019
Trial ordered in Alberta case highlighting bail delays
EDMONTON - Alberta's solution to one problem facing its justice system has created another. A man is to face trial following an Appeal Court ruling on bail hearings brought in after the shooting death...
May 29, 2019
Sajjan sidesteps questions about Norman's return, says he will talk to Senate
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he is prepared to appear before the Senate's defence committee to answer questions about the failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. The commi...
May 29, 2019
Former imam turned federal Liberal candidate in Montreal hopes to build bridges
OTTAWA - A former imam whose sermon at the funeral of six worshippers murdered at a Quebec City mosque attracted international attention will run for the federal Liberals in a Montreal riding. Ha...
May 29, 2019
China's ambassador makes second trip to Nova Scotia, calls McNeil "great friend"
HALIFAX - China's ambassador to Canada called Stephen McNeil his "great friend" today before the diplomat met with the Nova Scotia premier and several members of his cabinet. Lu Shaye&n...
May 29, 2019
Couture Council to honour Louboutin and his red-soled shoes
NEW YORK - Designer Christian Louboutin and his famous towering, red-soled shoes are being awarded a prestigious fashion honour. The French designer will be the next honoree of the Couture Council of ...
May 29, 2019
Mueller to make 1st public statement on Russia probe
WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia investigation on Wednesday. That's according to the Justice Departmen...
May 29, 2019
ENMAX partners with United Way to establish emergency utility fund
RED DEER- The United Way of Central Alberta has announced that ENMAX has committed to providing $60,000 over two years for a new Lights On Fund. The program will provide families and individuals who a...
May 29, 2019
RCMP foot patrol, DBA moving to Little Gaetz
Red Deer RCMP and the Red Deer Downtown Business Association (DBA) are teaming up for moves, literally, to tackle needle debris and loitering issues plaguing downtown Red Deer. On June 10, the DBA and...
May 29, 2019 The Red Deer RCMP downtown unit and the Red Deer Downtown Business Assoc. are moving into this building on Little Gaetz. (Google)