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Iceland's ambassador discusses shared priorities with leaders in N. W. T
YELLOWKNIFE - Iceland's ambassador to Canada was in the Northwest Territories capital this week discussing shared priorities with leaders in the territory. Hlynur Gudjonsson met with N.W.T. Premier Ca...
Dec 1, 2022
Alberta deputy premier says sovereignty act not a power grab, eyes changes to bill
EDMONTON - Alberta's deputy premier says the proposed sovereignty act does not grant cabinet unilateral power to rewrite laws behind closed doors, but amendments may be needed to clear that up. Kaycee...
Dec 1, 2022
Biden says climate law has 'glitches' after Macron criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday acknowledged "glitches" in America's clean energy law that have raised concerns in Europe, but said "there's tweaks we can make" to satisfy allies. Bi...
Dec 1, 2022
Nexus applicants can shuffle off to Buffalo as Canada, U.S. expand pilot project
WASHINGTON - An experimental bid to rescue the troubled Nexus trusted-traveller program between Canada and the United States has expanded to the Peace Bridge. New York congressman Rep. Brian Higgins s...
Dec 1, 2022
Two Chinook’s Edge students appointed to Minister’s Youth Council
Two of 40 student positions on the province-wide Minister's Youth Council have been filled by enthusiastic and grateful students from Sundre High School and cole H.J. Cody High School.According to off...
Dec 1, 2022
AGCO orders Ontario gaming operators to stop offering UFC bets due to concerns
TORONTO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is requiring all registered casino, lottery and igaming operators to stop offering and accepting wagers on Ultimate Fighting Championship events....
Dec 1, 2022
New paid sick leave rules coming into effect for federally regulated workers
OTTAWA - Employees in federally regulated private-sector workplaces are now eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave. As of Dec. 31, workers who have been continuously employed for at least 30 days wil...
Dec 1, 2022
Innisfail man described by police as 'known repeat offender', sentenced to 75 days
An Innisfail man that RCMP describe as a known repeat offender has been sentenced to 75 days in jail for his part in a drug seizure last spring.Mitch Engler, 37, was convicted in Red Deer provincial c...
Dec 1, 2022
Canada-wide warrant issued for Calgary man in human trafficking investigation
Police are asking Canadians to be on the lookout for a Calgary man wanted in connection to incidents of human trafficking.The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) Human Trafficking and Counte...
Dec 1, 2022
Canada exits World Cup on third straight loss as Morocco profits from poor defending
2DOHA, Qatar - Canada is leaving the World Cup without a point after losing 2-1 to Morocco in its final group stage game.Canada dug itself an early hole and couldn't find a way out despite a late surg...
Dec 1, 2022