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Metis taking Manitoba government to court in hydro spat after talks break down
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Metis Federation says it is taking the province to court in a dispute over planned hydro projects. Metis federation president David Chartrand met Tuesday with Crown Services Mi...
May 15, 2018
New Alberta parks create world's largest boreal forest preserve: government
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it is creating the world’s largest boreal forest preserve with new wildland parks in the province’s northeast. The five new or expanded areas adjoini...
May 15, 2018
Sylvan Lake reveals Climate Resilience Express Action Plan
The Town of Sylvan Lake aims to enhance its sustainability and be prepared for adverse weather through its new Climate Resilience Express Action Plan. Work on the plan began in November when the All O...
May 15, 2018
Calkins: The Downside of Bad Immigration Policy
Canadians expect people trying to immigrate to Canada will do so through the front door, not by climbing in through the window. Since Justin Trudeau tweeted #welcometoCanada last year, over 20,000 asy...
May 15, 2018
Ottawa working behind the scenes to get Trans Mountain pipeline built: Trudeau
CALGARY - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are some critics who will never be convinced that he’s doing enough to ensure the Trans Mountain expansion project goes ahead, but he adds his ...
May 15, 2018
Sandro Fiorino elevated from interim to head coach of Canada women's rugby team
TORONTO - Rugby Canada made it official Tuesday, confirming Sandro Fiorino as head coach of the Canadian women’s rugby team. The 46-year-old Fiorino had been serving as interim coach since last ...
May 15, 2018
B.C. sport fishing boat 'modifications' led to fatal sinking: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board says modifications made to a commercial sports fishing vessel led to a fatal accident near Tofino, B.C. The 10-metre-long catamaran left Tofino on Apri...
May 15, 2018
Blackfalds writing letter of support for Trans Mountain Pipeline
Blackfalds town council has expressed its unanimous support for the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project. During their regular meeting on May 8, council directed administration to c...
May 15, 2018
A primer on PFAS chemicals, prevalent in baby products, outdoor wear in Canada
OTTAWA - A study conducted by scientists with the Commission for Environmental Co-operation found the presence of toxic chemicals known as PFAS in a number of clothing and textile products bought in C...
May 15, 2018
Non-Indigenous professor gets go-ahead to teach residential schools course
HALIFAX - A non-Aboriginal history professor has been given the green light to teach a residential schools course at Mount Saint Vincent University, despite objections from some who say the course sho...
May 15, 2018