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Alberta physicians calling for changes to proposed smoking and vaping legislation
An ad hoc group of Alberta physicians is calling on the province to make changes to its proposed bill aimed at curbing the rise in youth vaping.The group has written Premier Jason Kenney requesting am...
Jun 23, 2020
COVID pandemic delays Sylvan Lake No Landfill Disposal Facility project
The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed plans to have a new waste disposal facility up and running in Sylvan Lake later this year.According to Town officials, Fogdog Energy's proposed No Landfill Disposal F...
Jun 23, 2020
Kenney says there will be thousands of jobs for Albertans on Keystone XL within weeks
Premier Jason Kenney says it's invigorating to see the province's investment in the Keystone XL pipeline pay off in the form of jobs for Albertans."Today's announcement that Nisku-based contractor Mic...
Jun 23, 2020
Lacombe County reminds residents of Fireworks Permit requirements
With Canada Day celebrations approaching, Lacombe County reminds all residents that a fireworks permit is required if you wish to sell, purchase or set off fireworks within Lacombe County. "Canada Day...
Jun 23, 2020
Fauci says 'it will be when not if' for a COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON - The government's top infectious disease expert told a House committee on Tuesday he believes "it will be when and not if" there will be a COVID-19 vaccine and that he remains "cautiously ...
Jun 23, 2020
Powerful earthquake shake southern, central Mexico
MEXICO CITY - A powerful earthquake centred near the resort of Huatulco in southern Mexico swayed buildings Tuesday in Mexico City and sent thousands into the streets. Seismic alarms sounded midmornin...
Jun 23, 2020
Feds plan to run open competitions for some COVID-19 medical supplies: Anand
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals say the government will go back to using competitive bid processes to get protective equipment needed across the country due to COVID-19. Procurement Minister Anita ...
Jun 23, 2020
Bill Cosby granted appeal in Pennsylvania sex assault case
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Comedian Bill Cosby has won the right to fight his 2018 sexual assault conviction before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The 82-year-old Cosby has been imprisoned in suburban Philade...
Jun 23, 2020
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu pulls out of Charleston tournament
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Bianca Andreescu has withdrawn from the Credit One Bank Invitational tennis tournament. The tournament posted an update on its website shortly before the tournament was se...
Jun 23, 2020
Supporters remain at intersection west of Toronto to protest police killing
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Demonstrators remain at an intersection in Mississauga, Ont., protesting the police shooting death of a 62-year-old man with schizophrenia. Peel Regional Police say the intersectio...
Jun 23, 2020