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NDP throne speech in B.C. highlights accomplishments at midway point of mandate
VICTORIA - British Columbia's NDP government is promising new funding supplements for children and youth in care and the expansion of commuter service into the Fraser Valley in a throne speech to...
Feb 11, 2020
City of Lacombe calls land exchange deal a "win-win" for taxpayers
The City of Lacombe has reached a deal with a local developer that it says will benefit taxpayers and revitalize key downtown properties.The deal sees The Tricon Group purchase the former police stati...
Feb 11, 2020 Lacombe Mayor Grant Creasey (left) and Darcy Stingel from the Tricon Group (right) announced on Tuesday a land exchange agreement between the two organizations that they feel will be a win-win for Lacombe taxpayers. (rdnewsNow/Sheldon Spackman)
Texas murder suspect nabbed in Halifax claims safety concerns if sent to U.S.
MONTREAL - An American fugitive wanted for murder in Texas says he fears for his safety if returned to the United States. Derek Cameron Whisenand made the comment today during what was expected t...
Feb 11, 2020
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford criticizes Athletics Canada's handling of former coach
Gabriela DeBues-Stafford is just one track and field athlete angry with Athletics Canada's handling of allegations surrounding former national coach Dave Scott-Thomas. DeBues-Stafford spoke out a...
Feb 11, 2020
High-tech companies eyeing supply chains as coronavirus outbreak continues
OTTAWA - High-tech companies in Canada and around the world are eyeing their supply chains as experts warn the impact of the novel coronavirus in China on manufacturing plants is starting to...
Feb 11, 2020
Missteps lead publishing industry to review diversity effort
NEW YORK - As debate rages around "American Dirt," the bestselling novel criticized for its portrait of Mexican life and culture, publishers are pledging to change a historically white industry as cri...
Feb 11, 2020
Venezuela opposition leader Guaidó returns home after tour
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaid appeared to have breezed through security at an airport near Caracas on Tuesday, returning home without incident from a risky international...
Feb 11, 2020
High-tech companies eyeing supply chains as coronavirus outbreak continues
OTTAWA - High-tech companies in Canada and around the world are eyeing their supply chains as experts warn the impact of the novel coronavirus in China on manufacturing plants is starting to...
Feb 11, 2020
Trump nominates new ambassador to Canada to fill post vacant since August
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has nominated a North Carolina Republican, physician and former diplomat as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada. The White House says Aldona Z. Wos, who is curr...
Feb 11, 2020
Red Deer RCMP arrest and charge "prolific offender"
Last week, Red Deer RCMP arrested and laid charges against a prolific offender who had several outstanding warrants.Lee Pratt, 26, was identified as part of Red Deer RCMP's crime reduction strategy PI...
Feb 11, 2020