Author Archives: Sheldon Spackman
Champagne, Freeland meet with grocery executives to discuss stabilizing prices
OTTAWA - Top executives from Canada's major grocery chains are in Ottawa this morning to meet with two federal cabinet ministers and discuss measures to stabilize grocery prices. Finance Minister Chry...
Sep 18, 2023
In the news today: Parliament resumes, with focus on housing and food prices
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Housing, food prices on agenda as MPs return MPs are returning to the House of ...
Sep 18, 2023
Trajectory for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial uncertain as third week begins
OTTAWA - Lawyers on both sides of the trial of key "Freedom Convoy" organizers are working to keep the proceedings from coming to a standstill. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are facing charges related ...
Sep 18, 2023
Housing, food prices top of mind as MPs return to Ottawa following summer break
OTTAWA - MPs are returning to the House of Commons today determined to find relief for Canadians feeling the pinch of inflation. While some of the most heated debates this fall will surround bail refo...
Sep 18, 2023
Innisfail opens doors to talk about the past and the future
The Town of Innisfail is opening its doors to the public to share some of the highlights of the town's 120 years since its incorporation on November 20, 1903.In celebration of this milestone, The Inni...
Sep 17, 2023
Parliament resuming as parties jockey for position on cost of living, housing fixes
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament will return to their seats in the House of Commons on Monday as the governing Liberals lay out major new housing and cost-of-living initiatives. The Liberals are hoping ...
Sep 17, 2023
Now a post-tropical storm, Lee expected to move into Gulf of St. Lawrence today
Tens of thousands of hydro customers remain without power as Lee, now a strong post-tropical storm, begins moving out of the Maritimes into the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Environment Canada says New Brunsw...
Sep 17, 2023
Rebels close out pre-season with 4-3 overtime loss in Lethbridge
The Red Deer Rebels wrapped up their exhibition season at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge Saturday night with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes. As a result, the Rebels finished the pre-season with...
Sep 16, 2023
The Latest on post-tropical storm Lee's impact on Atlantic Canada
Post-tropical storm Lee is moving through Nova Scotia and into New Brunswick, bringing high winds, heavy rains and power outages in its wake. Here are the latest developments. All times Atlantic unles...
Sep 16, 2023
Alberta chief medical officer of health says added sites will be closed, sanitized
CALGARY - Alberta's chief medical officer of health says he has been made aware of additional daycare sites in Calgary where children have tested positive for E. coli. Dr. Mark Joffe issued a statemen...
Sep 16, 2023