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Alberta expands education relationship with Hesse, Germany
The Alberta government has entered an agreement with the state of Hesse, Germany, to explore new opportunities for collaboration and partnership within the two education systems. Government officials ...
Jun 10, 2024
Wildfire that forced thousands from Fort Nelson, B.C., now listed as under control
FORT NELSON, B.C. - The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. The BC Wildfire Service says in a social media statement that the 1...
Jun 10, 2024
Freeland challenges Tories to take stand on capital gains changes with House motion
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland laid down a tax gauntlet for her Conservative opponents today with a motion to make the promised changes to capital gains taxes a reality. The adjustment wi...
Jun 10, 2024
Veteran running back Carey enjoys solid debut in Argos win over Lions
TORONTO - It didn't take Ka'Deem Carey long to fit into the Toronto Argonauts' offence. The veteran running back accumulated 105 yards from scrimmage Sunday night in Toronto's season-opening 35-27 hom...
Jun 10, 2024
RCMP, B.C. Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected 'money mules'
SURREY, B.C. - Police and the British Columbia Securities Commission say they have delivered warnings to 10 suspected "money mules" in an effort to fight investment fraud aimed at people in the provin...
Jun 10, 2024
A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president has gone missing and a search is underway
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) - A military plane carrying Malawi's vice president and nine others went missing Monday and a search was underway, the president's office said. The plane carrying 51-year-old Vic...
Jun 10, 2024
Two First Nations bring court application to review $510M lawyer bill for treaty work
OTTAWA - Two First Nations have launched a court application against lawyers who helped bring forward a $10-billion settlement with Canada and Ontario, saying they're being paid too much for their wor...
Jun 10, 2024
Senior Alberta NDP MLA Shannon Phillips to resign her seat in the legislature
Alberta New Democrat legislature member Shannon Phillips is expected to detail today why she's stepping down before finishing her third term in office.The former environment minister plans to leave he...
Jun 10, 2024
World champion Simoneau leads Canada's artistic swimmers at Paris Olympics
MONTREAL - World champion Jacqueline Simoneau will lead Canada's artistic swim team into this summer's Paris Games as it seeks its first Olympic medal in 24 years. The 27-year-old from Saint-Laurent, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Church fire that destroyed Group of Seven murals not suspicious at this time: police
TORONTO - Toronto police say a devastating fire at the historic St. Anne's Anglican Church is not being treated as suspicious at this time, although investigators are still trying to determine what ca...
Jun 10, 2024