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Electric-vehicle chargers distributed unequally in Canada, environment audit finds
OTTAWA - The national infrastructure program to install electric chargers for passenger vehicles is too concentrated in a small number of provinces and has no data to show where the biggest gaps are, ...
Nov 07, 2023
Father of boy abducted in 2011 not notified of Hopley's escape from halfway house
The father of a boy abducted in 2011 by a man who is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant says he's incredulous the repeat offender could walk away from a Vancouver halfway house. Paul Hebert says in a...
Nov 07, 2023
Lacombe County presents Environmental Stewardship Award to Ward Nelson
Lacombe County is proud to announce the recipient of its 2023 Environmental Stewardship Program award, Ward Nelson. County officials note, council presented the award to Ward during the Oct. 26, 2023 ...
Nov 07, 2023
Canadian men face tough opposition in Dubai for kickoff of World Rugby sevens season
The Canadian men will find themselves in tough company when they kick off World Rugby's sevens season next month in Dubai. Canada will play New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in Pool A of the Dec. 2-...
Nov 07, 2023
Local players competing at 2023 National Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship
A number of central Alberta athletes are taking part in this week's 2023 National Women's Under-18 Hockey Championship in Dawson Creek, BC.The event which began on Sunday, Nov. 5, concludes on Remembr...
Nov 07, 2023
Former fullback Ashtone Morgan relishes new role with Toronto FC front office
TORONTO - Ashtone Morgan credits then-assistant coach Jason Bent for setting him on the right path when he signed his first contract with Toronto FC. Bent, now part of Greg Vanney's coaching staff at ...
Nov 07, 2023
Petition supports protection of nurses who suffer psychological injuries
A petition is calling for nurses in Alberta to be included in presumptive coverage for traumatic psychological injuries.The gathering of around 1,000 signatures was spearheaded by United Nurses of Alb...
Nov 07, 2023
Red Deer Unifor members at Stellantis ratify new agreements
Unifor auto members at Stellantis have voted to ratify the Master Collective Agreement covering the Windsor Assembly Plant, Brampton Assembly Plant and Etobicoke Casting Plant, along with agreements c...
Nov 07, 2023
Edmonton Oilers place struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers and plan to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate. Campbell has a 1-4-0 record with a 4.50 goal...
Nov 07, 2023
Alberta proposes software engineer title expansion
The Alberta government says proposed changes to legislation would allow for broader use of the software engineer title within the technology sector. Provincial officials suggest Alberta's technology s...
Nov 07, 2023