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O'Toole seeks intervener status in government's court battle to shield lab documents
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is seeking to intervene in a Federal Court case where the Liberal government is trying to shield documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada...
Aug 13, 2021
Who fires the starter's pistol for an election in Canada? Five things to know
OTTAWA - It's not like in the United States, where election day occurs like clockwork on the same week every four years - and has since before Canada was a country. North of the 49th parallel, the mec...
Aug 13, 2021
Liberals signal plan to keep acting defence chief as Eyre gets promotion
OTTAWA - The Trudeau government is promoting Wayne Eyre in what can only be seen as a clear signal it plans to keep the infantry officer as commander of Canada's military. The Department of National D...
Aug 13, 2021
Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge is refusing landlords' request to put the Biden administration's new eviction moratorium on hold, though she made clear she thinks it's illegal. U.S. District Judge D...
Aug 13, 2021
Ottawa faces calls to speed up Afghan rescues as special forces deploy to Kabul
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is facing urgent calls to speed up its effort to save hundreds of former Afghan interpreters and their families as Western countries step up plans to evacuate Afghanis...
Aug 13, 2021
Capstone transformed into 'eclectic' art installation until Sept. 6
Red Deer's newest neighbourhood has been transformed into an eclectic art installation for the next few weeks.From Aug. 13 to Sept. 6, Capstone has become one big art piece called 'OpenStory,' the Cit...
Aug 13, 2021
Isolation and testing measures extended six weeks, more back-to-school guidance revealed
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, is recommending that public health measures scheduled to cease Aug. 16 be extended another six weeks.This means masking on transit, in tax...
Aug 13, 2021
CP NewsAlert: Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is walking back its decision to eliminate isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 after weeks of pressure from local leaders, physicians and ...
Aug 13, 2021
Farmers ready to show passion during Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days is back in full swing for its ninth year.On Aug. 14 and 15, Albertans are encouraged to visit participating farms and get a first-hand look at exactly how produce goes from the ...
Aug 13, 2021
Saskatchewan signs on to federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan
REGINA - Saskatchewan is signing on to the federal government's plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government is committing n...
Aug 13, 2021