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Supporters of missing human-rights defender say he is being detained in China
OTTAWA - Family and supporters of a missing Chinese human-rights defender say they have credible word he has been imprisoned in China since October. They say in a statement that Dong Guangping is bein...
May 30, 2023
Government amending Atlantic Accords to include offshore wind energy, spur production
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development. He introduced ...
May 30, 2023
New scholarship program launches for agriculture students at Olds College
Hebert Grain Ventures (HGV) has announced a new recurring scholarship program for agriculture students attending Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. The Saskatchewan-based grain farm will be...
May 30, 2023
'Frightening' Halifax wildfire shows risk when hot, dry weather hits Maritimes
The wildfire that ignited Sunday outside Halifax seemingly came out of nowhere, but experts say factors including a string of dry days, gusty winds and debris from post-tropical storm Fiona set the st...
May 30, 2023
Canada will keep up with U.S., won't cut corners on permitting reform, Wilkinson says
WASHINGTON - Canada's natural resources minister says he won't be "cutting corners" when it comes to the environmental assessment process for energy projects. Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is...
May 30, 2023
Drug policy advocate group Moms Stop the Harm wants meeting with Poilievre
OTTAWA - The co-founder of a network of mothers whose children died of drug overdoses says she wants to speak with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about his opposition to prescribing a safer supp...
May 30, 2023
Temporary road closures in Town of Ponoka on Thursday for Graduates Parade
The Town of Ponoka says there will be temporary road closures for the Graduates of Ponoka Parade this Thursday.On June 1, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., road closures will be along the following streets:55 St...
May 30, 2023
Air Canada failing to provide full services in both official languages: report
OTTAWA - The official languages commissioner says Canadian travellers - particularly francophones - are struggling to get service in their official language of choice from Air Canada. Raymond Thberge ...
May 30, 2023
Photo radar locations for June 2023 in Red Deer
*This information is released by The City of Red DeerThe City of Red Deer's Automated Traffic Enforcement Program includes photo laser, red light cameras and intersection speed cameras. These tools, a...
May 30, 2023
Mike Benevides returns to Lions as B.C. announces changes to coaching staff
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - Former B.C. Lions head coach Mike Benevides is returning to the team as a special teams consultant. The Lions also announced that special teams co-ordinator Don Yanowsky will not be w...
May 30, 2023