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B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms
OTTAWA - An alliance of British Columbia Indigenous leaders is calling on the federal government to stand firm on plans to transition away from open-net salmon farms in B.C. waters by 2025. Chiefs fro...
Nov 07, 2023
Israeli military says its ground forces are battling Hamas 'in the depths' of Gaza City
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military said Tuesday that its ground forces are now fighting in "the depths" of Gaza City. The comments signaled a new stage by the Israeli military as it m...
Nov 07, 2023
Service of Remembrance at the Alberta Legislature November 9
Speaker Nathan Cooper will host a public service of remembrance on November 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Legislature Building rotunda. "I encourage all Albertans to pause and honour the courage and sacr...
Nov 07, 2023
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia appeal for Canadian MPs to help
OTTAWA - Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during its assault on their country are sharing the stories of their captivity with Canadian parliamentarians, in hopes they will help rescue others. Mem...
Nov 07, 2023
Legislative Assembly of Alberta honours Indigenous veterans on November 8
Speaker Nathan Cooper will host a public ceremony on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Legislature rotunda to recognize Indigenous Veterans Day."We remember all Indigenous veterans who se...
Nov 07, 2023
Residential school records released day before archbishop testifies at Senate
OTTAWA - A Catholic archdiocese that includes parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario released long-awaited residential schools records this week. The news comes as religious leaders face accusati...
Nov 07, 2023
Ottawa 'must act' to overhaul RCMP's federal policing program, committee report says
OTTAWA - A committee of parliamentarians says the RCMP's federal policing program suffers from challenges that undermine its ability to fulfil an essential role in the security and intelligence commun...
Nov 07, 2023
NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control
BRUSSELS (AP) - NATO member countries that signed a key Cold War-era security treaty froze their participation in the pact on Tuesday just hours after Russia pulled out, raising fresh questions about ...
Nov 07, 2023
NBA Notebook: Brooks enjoying strong start to season with new team Rockets
Dillon Brooks has been a "luxury" for the Houston Rockets, according to new head coach Ime Udoka. Brooks has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 season with his new team. The native of Mississa...
Nov 07, 2023
Federal Fisheries Department doing a poor job of monitoring fishing industry: report
OTTAWA - A new report slams the federal Fisheries Department for failing to properly monitor Canada's commercial fishing industry. The report from the federal environment commissioner, Jerry DeMarco, ...
Nov 07, 2023