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Defence Department to cut $1B from budget as government tightens spending
OTTAWA - The country's top soldier and outside experts say that cutting almost $1 billion from the Department of National Defence budget will affect the Armed Forces' capabilities. The chief of the de...
Sep 29, 2023
Saskatchewan premier defends plan to use notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy
SASKATOON - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is defending his decision to recall the legislative assembly early and use the notwithstanding clause to ensure the province's pronoun policy in schools stay...
Sep 29, 2023
Baltimore Archdiocese says it will file for bankruptcy before new law on abuse lawsuits takes effect
BALTIMORE (AP) - The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced Friday it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization days before a new state law goes into effect removing the statute of limitations on chi...
Sep 29, 2023
Als look to clinch playoff berth, while Redblacks' post-season hopes hang by a thread
OTTAWA - With just four games remaining this season, the Ottawa Redblacks know there is little room for error. The Redblacks (4-10) sit outside the CFL's playoff picture, but they're not eliminated. T...
Sep 29, 2023
Christina Black upsets third-seed Jennifer Jones at PointsBet Invitational
OAKVILLE, Ont. - The PointsBet Invitational saw its first major upset in women's competition Friday with Christina Black defeating Jennifer Jones 9-6 in second-round action at the single-elimination c...
Sep 29, 2023
Métis Nation of Alberta becomes Otipemisiwak Métis Government with first election
The Mtis Nation of Alberta (MNA) has concluded its first election for the Otipemisiwak Mtis Government.This marks the formal transition to that government from MNA. Elections were held Sept. 13-19, wi...
Sep 29, 2023
Cypress 1 & 2 Wind Project officially opened
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - A blustery day in southeastern Alberta greeted people for the official completion celebration of a massive wind farm in Cypress County.Cory Basil, a regional senior VP for EDF Ren...
Sep 29, 2023
European Union heads to visit Canada amid talks for access to EU science grants
OTTAWA - The top heads of the European Union are expected to visit Canada this year, as officials discuss the possibility of Ottawa joining a major research-funding pact. Brussels and Ottawa hold lead...
Sep 29, 2023
Blinken on Canada-India rift: 'Those responsible must be held accountable'
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is again urging India to co-operate with Canada to bring Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killers to justice. Blinken confirmed that he delivered that message...
Sep 29, 2023
Ticats linebacker Thurman looking forward to facing Stampeders
HAMILTON - Jameer Thurman has never had a problem getting himself up to play football, but the veteran linebacker admits he'll have a bit more juice than usual Saturday night. Thurman leads Hamilton a...
Sep 29, 2023