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Bergs to berries: $32 million Arctic research grant funds wide variety of work
OTTAWA - Canada's largest program of Arctic research will receive more than $32 million in funding over the next five years, the federal government announced Tuesday. Louis Fortier, head of ArcticNet,...
Apr 18, 2019
Cosby's insurer settles LA accuser's suit before deposition
PHILADELPHIA - Bill Cosby's insurance company has settled another lawsuit filed by a female accuser a week before the imprisoned comedian was set to give a deposition in the case, prompting Cosby to c...
Apr 18, 2019
Muskrat love: Detroit-area Catholics permitted to eat rodent
Detroit-area Roman Catholics have one more dining option during Lent than most other followers of the faith. The culinary appeal of that item, however, is up for debate. A long-standing permission all...
Apr 18, 2019
Peterman competing at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship in Norway
Red Deer native Jocelyn Peterman hopes to add a world title to her impressive list of curling accomplishments. Peterman and Brent Gallant are representing Canada at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Cha...
Apr 18, 2019
Trudeau pressed for budget bill changes to beef up proposed 'right to housing'
OTTAWA - Housing advocates want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tweak his government's omnibus budget bill to give greater teeth to the bodies overseeing a new right to housing. Characterizing h...
Apr 18, 2019
Non-profits reminded to submit tax exemption applications
Local non-profit organizations are being reminded to submit their paperwork in order to maintain tax exempt status with the Town of Rocky Mountain House. This week, council reviewed properties in Rock...
Apr 18, 2019
RCMP reminding Albertans how to be egg-stra safe this Easter
As many Albertans travel to visit family and loved ones this Easter long weekend, Alberta RCMP reminds you to be eggs-tra careful if you're hopping down the road.Alberta RCMP encourages you to practic...
Apr 18, 2019
Notre Dame fire highlights importance of detailed documentation for rebuilding
MONTREAL - The fire that swept through Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday should serve as a reminder that having proper plans and documentation of valued Canadian buildings is crucial, ...
Apr 18, 2019
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante faces online threats over secularism stance
MONTREAL - Quebec's premier is speaking out against online threats levelled against Montreal's mayor over her stance on Bill 21. Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante has said she's been the target of increas...
Apr 18, 2019
Jason Momoa shaves signature beard to promote recycling
LOS ANGELES - "Aquaman" is clean-shaven. Actor Jason Momoa on Wednesday released a video in which he shaved off his signature beard and moustache in order to promote recycling. He started by saying fa...
Apr 18, 2019