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Alberta launches online map of place name histories throughout the province
Curious Albertans can now access a new online tool that provides information on the origin of different place names throughout the province. The Alberta Geographical Names Web Map displays a fully map...
Jan 03, 2025
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to disperse the funds. The U.S. tech...
Jan 03, 2025
French Immersion open house Jan. 9 at École Mountview
Families are invited to learn about French Immersion education at an upcoming info session hosted by Red Deer Public Schools (RDPSD).The open house will run from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 9 at cole Mountview E...
Jan 03, 2025
Maple Leafs sign veteran defenceman Philippe Myers to two-year extension
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Philippe Myers to a two-year contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries an average annual value of US850,000. The ...
Jan 03, 2025
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is taking part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee, as people inside and outside the Liberal caucus call for him to resign as lea...
Jan 03, 2025
In the news today: Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Champagne talks TikTok, Musk and AI bill As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa's order...
Jan 03, 2025
Barrett's return could make Raptors' lineup whole for first time since last March
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors could - finally - be getting their actual starting lineup on the court. Swingman RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., was listed as questionable ahead of the Raptors game aga...
Jan 03, 2025
Pedal away: Charlottetown proposes 'bike bus' to get students to bicycle to school
CHARLOTTETOWN - Anna Keenan likes to keep up with public transit trends. The City of Charlottetown's sustainable transportation officer said she learned on Instagram of a new way students are travelli...
Jan 03, 2025
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA - As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa's order to close its Canadian offices, Canada's industry minister says families should make their own decisions about whether to ...
Jan 03, 2025
Bob Rae hopeful for UN development goals, despite 'intractable issues' worldwide
OTTAWA - Canada is trying to push the world's nations to stick with the goals they set to confront the planet's main challenges, despite rising geopolitical confrontation that has made the 2030 deadli...
Jan 03, 2025