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Finance Department says preliminary deficit of $314 billion for last fiscal year
OTTAWA - The federal government says its preliminary deficit for the last fiscal year was $314 billion, an unprecedented figure caused by an equally unprecedented economic shock. The early deficit fig...
May 28, 2021
Supreme Court ruling denies media outlet access to records from Quebec court case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada says MediaQMI journalists are not allowed access to exhibits that were once part of a Quebec court file. The decision today comes in a case that began five years a...
May 28, 2021
Renewed confidence for Westerner Days with Alberta's reopening plan
The CEO for Westerner Park says Alberta's 'Open for Summer Plan' gives them reason for hope when it comes to having Westerner Days in 2021. Mike Olesen hopes the reopening plan comes to fruition and t...
May 28, 2021
Vocal strain common during pandemic, U of A experts say
EDMONTON, AB- University of Alberta specialists are advising people of vocal strain and vocal fatigue brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.The U of A says with an increase in virtual meetings due to re...
May 28, 2021
Panel invites input on how pandemic has impacted youth in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government has created a new panel that will look into how Alberta youth have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shulz will co-...
May 28, 2021
Youth HQ announces 3rd annual Rally for Kids
Join us for the 3rd annual Rally For Kids in support of Camp Alexo! This event is proudly presented by Eagle Builders. Enjoy an afternoon of OHV touring on the historic renewed portion of the CN Rail ...
May 28, 2021
Malaysia imposes total lockdown after cases soar above 8,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Malaysia's prime minister says a total coronavirus lockdown will be imposed in the country, with all business and economic activities to be halted for two weeks to contai...
May 28, 2021
US consumers boosted their spending by 0.5% in April
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans increased their spending by 0.5% in April, a slowdown after a massive gain in March that had been powered by the distribution of billions of dollars in individual stimulus ...
May 28, 2021
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games
ABOARD HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH (AP) - As tensions with Russia simmer, thousands of NATO troops, several warships and dozens of aircraft are taking part in military exercises stretching across the Atlantic...
May 28, 2021
'Cold houses with no hot water': Flood victims return to Fort Simpson, N.W.T.
FORT SIMPSON, N.W.T. - A village in the Northwest Territories is looking to rebuild what has been lost after the worst flooding in more than 50 years destroyed homes and businesses. Fort Simpson's 1,2...
May 28, 2021