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UN, rights watchdogs urge Canada to save its 'arbitrarily detained' children in Syria
OTTAWA - A United Nations rights advocate and Human Rights Watch Canada say the Trudeau government isn't living up to its new international campaign against arbitrary detention because it is abandonin...
Feb 18, 2021
In Montreal's Little Burgundy, hopes of reviving a hub of the city's Black community
MONTREAL - In Montreal's Little Burgundy neighbourhood, where the city's English-speaking Black community is rooted, some locals are seeking to revive an institution that once served as a community hu...
Feb 18, 2021
Boeser's three-point night paces Canucks to 5-1 win over Flames
CALGARY - Brock Boeser had a goal and two assists for the Vancouver Canucks in a 5-1 win Wednesday over the host Calgary FlamesBo Horvat and J.T. Miller both scored and had an assist for Vancouver (8-...
Feb 17, 2021
Leon Draisaitl scores twice as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 3-2
EDMONTON - A pair of goals from Leon Draisaitl powered the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. Jesse Puljujarvi also scored for the Oilers (10-8-0) and captain Connor McD...
Feb 17, 2021
RCMP charge Alberta man accused of threatening Conservative MP David Yurdiga
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - RCMP in Fort McMurray, Alta., say they have arrested a man accused of threatening Conservative member of Parliament David Yurdiga.Police say they took action after receiving a c...
Feb 17, 2021
Researchers celebrate birth of orca to endangered southern resident population
Researchers are cautiously celebrating the birth of a new addition to the endangered southern resident killer whale population. The Center for Whale Research in Washington says a baby orca named L125 ...
Feb 17, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,252 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,329,...
Feb 17, 2021
Innisfail residents can apply for new Fee Assistance Program
In January of this year, the Town of Innisfail launched the new Fee Assistance Program providing up to $200 for each eligible resident to be used towards activity fees or membership costs. Town offici...
Feb 17, 2021
Security company honouring its front-line officers for work during pandemic
Paladin Security says it is honouring those who have shown immense dedication and commitment since the beginning of the COIVD-19 pandemic just over a year ago. The company says its prestigious Challen...
Feb 17, 2021
Olds RCMP seek info regarding burnt-out truck
Olds RCMP are seeking information regarding an abandoned, burnt-out truck found north of town last weekend. Police say the black four-door Chevrolet truck was located at the intersection of Township 3...
Feb 17, 2021