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Massive crowds, security concerns prove to be issues at Raptors parade
TORONTO - A shooting that sparked a stampede at a massive rally celebrating the Raptors' historic NBA title highlighted the challenges of organizing a large celebratory event in a sprawling metropolis...
Jun 19, 2019
Liberals' balancing act between energy and the environment climaxes this week
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government is teetering on a tightrope this week as it attempts to prove it can balance economic development with environmental protection during the f...
Jun 19, 2019
Canada resettled more refugees than any other country in 2018, UN says
OTTAWA - The United Nations Refugee Agency says Canada admitted the largest number of resettled refugees last year and had the second highest rate of refugees who gained citizenship. The UNH...
Jun 19, 2019
U.S. ramps up concern over B.C. pollution; eight senators write to premier
Eight U.S. senators say Canadian mines in British Columbia are endangering cross-border rivers through a combination of poor environmental assessments and inadequate monitoring. "We remain concerned a...
Jun 19, 2019
Amber Alert issued for 7 m/o boy abducted by father
Police in northwestern Alberta have cancelled an Amber Albert after a seven-month-old boy believed to have been abducted by this father was located safe and unharmed.A suspect is now in custody.RCMP s...
Jun 19, 2019
Tax credits, penalizing big polluters, key to Conservative climate plan
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer wants to give corporate tax breaks to companies that develop and patent green technology in Canada and introduce another federal tax credit for residential e...
Jun 19, 2019
Big day Friday for the Rocky Native Friendship Centre
The Rocky Native Friendship Centre has a big celebration planned for National Indigenous Peoples Day this Friday at Curtis Field.There will be an array of activities including an axe throwing station,...
Jun 19, 2019
Groups launch challenge of Quebec's secularism bill one day after it becomes law
Less than 24 hours after it became law, groups representing Canadian Muslims and civil liberties advocates sought Monday to have Quebec's secularism legislation struck down as unco...
Jun 19, 2019
Red Deer MAG exhibition explore themes of psychology and identity, played out upon the body
The exhibition Unfamiliar Selves: Jude Griebel and Tammy Salzl will be on display at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery (MAG) July 6 to September 29, 2019. In their paintings and sculpture, Jude Griebe...
Jun 19, 2019
New Pickleball Courts open Tuesday
Pickleball Courts at Motorworks Fields opens this Tuesday, June 25 and citizens of all ages and abilities are invited to join the fun happening at the official opening event.The new facility features ...
Jun 19, 2019 (Patrick Galesloot)