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Medical associations 'relieved' as school accreditation splits from U.S.
OTTAWA - Canadian medical associations are marking the first school year for a new accreditation system for medical schools that is fully separate from the United States. A news release from the Canad...
Sep 02, 2025
Alberta RCMP shares online safety tips for 'First Day of School' posts
As students return to the classroom this week, Alberta RCMP encourages parents and guardians to be mindful about what they share online, especially regarding first day of school photos.In the last few...
Sep 02, 2025
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next year, confirming in a video post on social media that she will retire after months of speculation about...
Sep 02, 2025
Ottawa vows to help Afghans hit by deadly earthquake as aid groups call out aid rest
OTTAWA - Ottawa says it's ready to help Afghans in the wake of a deadly earthquake, even as one organization warns that Canada is making it hard to reach those living under Taliban rule. The Taliban g...
Sep 02, 2025
Canada to host U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, other officials from G7 and Ukraine
OTTAWA - U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will be in the Ottawa region this week for a gathering of his peers from most G7 countries and Ukraine. Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia wi...
Sep 02, 2025
Slurry pit deaths: Quebec coroner warns of dangers to farmers from manure gases
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is urging the province's professional farmers association to increase efforts to educate its members on the dangers of slurry pits. Coroner Nancy Bouchard made the recommen...
Sep 02, 2025
Canadian Red Cross helps rebuild Ukrainian children's hospital after rocket attack
KYIV - Workers dangle from ropes as they brush the last bit of white paint on the trim of the Okhmatdyt children's cardiac hospital in Kyiv. Below them, a damaged children's stroller and construction ...
Sep 02, 2025
Federal NDP launches leadership race
OTTAWA - The federal NDP today officially launched the race to find its next leader. In a news release, the party says there has been strong interest in the contest since Aug. 20, when the application...
Sep 02, 2025
Lacombe Art Guild looks to public for new logo inspiration
The Lacombe Art Guild wants your input on a new logo design.Guidelines for submissions:Location: Looking for artists from within central Alberta or locally within the city of LacombeEntries: You can s...
Sep 02, 2025
EPA should not have been blocked from terminating green bank funds, appeals court says
A federal judge was wrong to block the Trump administration from freezing billions of dollars and terminating contracts for nonprofits to run a "green bank" aimed at financing climate-friendly project...
Sep 02, 2025