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Federal cabinet ministers visit Edmonton, Calgary, in wake of TMX approval
EDMONTON - Two federal cabinet ministers are making appearances in Alberta today following the Trudeau government's controversial second approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Natural...
Jun 19, 2019
In the news today, June 17
Four stories in the news for Monday, June 17 --- TORONTO SET TO MARK RAPTORS' WIN WITH PARADE Throngs of fans are expected to line the streets of Toronto today as the city celebrates it...
Jun 19, 2019
Prevention key focus of dementia strategy released by federal government
OTTAWA - The cornerstone philosophy behind the federal government's long-awaited strategy for confronting dementia is a simple one: prevent Canadians from developing the condition ...
Jun 19, 2019
In the news today, June 19
Five stories in the news for Wednesday, June 19 --- FIRST NATION PLANS LEGAL CHALLENGE OF PIPELINE EXPANSION A British Columbia First Nation is promising a legal challenge of ...
Jun 19, 2019
After harsh Twitter exchanges, Senate looks at new social media policy
OTTAWA - An Independent senator's mission to curb online nastiness among his colleagues is causing a divide over senators' behaviour, free speech and ongoing political shifts in the upp...
Jun 19, 2019
Democratic panel to open debate on reparations for slavery
WASHINGTON - After more than a decade's absence, the case for reparations is returning to Capitol Hill, this time amid a growing discussion in the Democratic Party about what the country might owe to ...
Jun 18, 2019
Red Deer region stands to benefit from TMX approval
Red Deer mayor Tara Veer says the federal government's decision to approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is long-awaited good news for the community."City council is unanimous in our support f...
Jun 18, 2019
Woman says boyfriend encouraged her to report Red Deer Mountie for sexual assault
Testimony continued Tuesday in Red Deer Court of Queen's Bench on day two of the trial for a Red Deer RCMP officer charged with sexual assault. Melissa Heinrichs, 22, says it was her boyfriend at the ...
Jun 18, 2019
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong released from prison
HONG KONG - Joshua Wong, a leading figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement demonstrations, was released from prison on Monday and vowed to soon join the latest round of protests. Wong's release f...
Jun 18, 2019
Skaggs solid as Angels remain undefeated against Blue Jays this season
TORONTO - Tyler Skaggs pitched solidly into the eighth inning to outduel Marcus Stroman, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Tuesday. Kole Calhoun and...
Jun 18, 2019