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CP NewsAlert: David Johnston quits as special rapporteur on foreign interference
OTTAWA - Former governor general David Johnston says he is stepping down from his role as special rapporteur investigating foreign interference, citing the highly partisan atmosphere around his work. ...
Jun 9, 2023
Eyes on the weather as fierce wildfire rages, forces evacuations in northeastern B.C.
VANCOUVER - Showers on Saturday could sprinkle an aggressive wildfire that has forced more than two-thousand people from their homes in northeastern British Columbia, but forecasters say thunderstorms...
Jun 9, 2023
Happy to help Canada, but U.S. wildfire season is rapidly approaching, officials warn
WASHINGTON - The agency co-ordinating the deployment of U.S. firefighters and equipment to Canada says it is keeping a wary eye on its own looming fire season. The U.S. National Interagency Fire Cente...
Jun 9, 2023
Baseball, football, car racing on the local sports schedule this weekend
The first weekend of racing at the Hythe Motor Speedway is set for Saturday and Sunday. Racing starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Mini Sprints, Run Your Junk, Starter Stocks, Elite Street Stock...
Jun 9, 2023
Funeral for Richard Harpe to take place Saturday in Valhalla
A funeral service will be held in Valhalla Saturday for Richard Harpe.An obituary posted to the website Tribute Archive says Harpe passed away June 2 in Beaverlodge at the age of 79. That obituary say...
Jun 9, 2023
How Canada's zoos protect the animals when wildfire smoke blows in
TORONTO - This week, for the first time in its history, the Toronto Zoo's animals were under serious threat from smoky skies. Most were allowed to stay outside, where they're more comfortable, said Gr...
Jun 9, 2023
Nunes, Aldana title bout a go after fighters make weight before UFC 289 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana will face off at UFC 289 with the women's bantamweight belt on the line after both fighters made weight at the official weigh-in on Friday. Aldana (14-6-0) is...
Jun 9, 2023
June 9 marks Farmer's Day
UFA locations are marking Farmer's Day on Friday, June 9.The company says this is about celebrating what farmers do every day and it wants to say thanks to farmers and ranchers.Besides celebrations at...
Jun 9, 2023
CF Montreal looks to take momentum into break as Minnesota visits Stade Saputo
MONTREAL - CF Montreal hopes to carry momentum into a two-week break and cap off a run of 11 games in just 36 days with a win against visiting Minnesota United on Saturday. Montreal (6-9-1) started th...
Jun 9, 2023
Northreach extends hours for testing and harm reduction supplies
At the end of May, Northreach Society says they expanded their hours of operation so their services could become more accessible to those needing them. Located at 9613 98 Street Grande Prairie, the so...
Jun 9, 2023