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Water pressure: Indigenous leaders from U.S., Canada still demanding pollution probe
WASHINGTON - Indigenous and tribal leaders from Canada and the U.S. are keeping up the pressure on both countries to investigate toxic mining runoff from British Columbia. They want Prime Minister Jus...
May 1, 2023
Remote Leafs radio setup proves costly on call of OT goal that gave team series win
TORONTO - Sports broadcasters usually get only a handful of opportunities in their career to put their stamp on a team's most memorable moments. When John Tavares scored an OT winner to give Toronto i...
May 1, 2023
New wildfire burning southwest of Spirit River
An out of control forest fire started Sunday night in the Grande Prairie Forest Area, south west of Spirit River and Rycroft. Officials say the estimated size of the fire is 7.40 hectares and firefigh...
May 1, 2023
Panthers restrict ticket sales to U.S. residents for home games against Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs fans planning to attend the team's road games in the upcoming second-round NHL playoff series against Florida may find themselves shut out of ticket options. The Panthers are restricting t...
May 1, 2023
Connor McDavid, Rick Mercer, 'Degrassi' among inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO - Hockey superstar Connor McDavid and the "Degrassi" franchise are among this year's inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame. Political commentator and satirist Rick Mercer and retired Supreme Cour...
May 1, 2023
AHS asking people to make sure immunizations are current
Alberta Health Services wants people to make sure their immunizations are up to date.North Zone Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jack Pang says while a lot of people do get their shots on time, others do...
May 1, 2023
Al Jazeera says long-held correspondent released in Egypt
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The satellite news network Al Jazeera said Monday that a correspondent for one of its channels held in Egypt since 2019 has been released from pre-trial detention. T...
May 1, 2023
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs
The best regular-season team in NHL history and the defending Stanley Cup champions were both eliminated at home in major Game 7 shockers last night. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are al...
May 1, 2023
Tentative agreement reached with Treasury Board for workers: In The News for May 1
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 1 ... What we are watching in Canada ... T...
May 1, 2023
Bolo program spreading word of wanted fugitives to make announcement in Toronto
TORONTO - Officials with a national program intended to enlist public help in arresting Canada's most wanted fugitives are expected to make an announcement in Toronto this morning. The Bolo program - ...
May 1, 2023