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AGLC red tape reduction target reached two years early
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) says it has reached its ambitious goal way ahead of schedule.A media release from the Alberta Government says the group removed "unnecessary...
Jul 05, 2021

'It's very freeing:' Quarantine rules ease for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers
TORONTO - Fully vaccinated Canadians returning to the country from abroad expressed relief Monday at no longer having to quarantine for two weeks. Effective this week, citizens and permanent residents...
Jul 05, 2021

Israel must cease settlement activities to avoid conflict with Palestinians: Garneau
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says he told his Israeli counterparts that evictions, demolitions and the building of settlements in East Jerusalem should cease to ease tensions and pre...
Jul 05, 2021

Young readers to benefit from Reading College
While most central Alberta students are now basking in their new summer time routines, 64 local Grade 2 students are back in class today to build their skills, and increase their interest and motivati...
Jul 05, 2021

Montreal police ready as Canadiens, Lightning square off ahead of do-or-die Game 4
Montreal Canadiens faithful are expected to gather across the city tonight, hoping their team can prolong the Stanley Cup final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning lead the best-of-seven se...
Jul 05, 2021

Montreal police ready as Canadiens, Lightning square off ahead of do-or-die Game 4
Montreal Canadiens faithful are expected to gather across the city tonight, hoping their team can prolong the Stanley Cup final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning lead the best-of-seven se...
Jul 05, 2021

Blue Jays submit proposal to federal government for Rogers Centre return
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have submitted a proposal to the federal government to return to Rogers Centre this season. A spokesperson for the team said Monday that the Blue Jays asked for federal...
Jul 05, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, July 5, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 12:45 p.m. New Brunswick is reporting one new case of COVID-19 today. Health officials say it involves a person in their 20s in ...
Jul 05, 2021

Stampede Fireworks Spectacular coming to Red Deer
The Calgary Stampede is coming to Red Deer... sort of.Stampede organizers have announced their plan to light up the night sky across Alberta with a Fireworks Spectacular in various cities.The pyrotech...
Jul 05, 2021

Ponoka Aquaplex returns to regular hours and full programming
The Ponoka Aquaplex returns to full programming and regular hours as of July 5."We're excited to finally be able to once again offer Ponoka residents full programming and regular hours of operation at...
Jul 05, 2021