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Lametti says feds trying to find 'right solution' to deal with Afghan aid barriers
OTTAWA - Changing the Criminal Code could be one way - but not the only option - to fix an issue that aid groups say is barring them from helping desperate Afghans, said Justice Minister David Lametti...
Oct 5, 2022
Alberta UCP wraps up voting Thursday, prepares to announce new premier
EDMONTON - Alberta's governing United Conservative Party is scheduled pick the province's new premier Thursday, and political observers say its next step should be getting back on the same page as the...
Oct 5, 2022
Federal government to reveal plan to improve access to diabetes care
OTTAWA - The federal government is expected to table a plan to improve access to diabetes treatment and prevention in Canada later today. Liberal MP Sonia Sidhu called for the new framework as part of...
Oct 5, 2022
Hockey Canada failing to take situation seriously: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is clear Hockey Canada executives just don't get the seriousness of the situation facing the organization. Trudeau says it "boggles the mind" that past a...
Oct 5, 2022
Pouce Coupe man charged for stolen oilfield supplies by Grande Prairie RCMP
A Pouce Coupe man is facing a stolen property charge following an investigation by the Grande Prairie RCMP Crime Reduction UnitOn August 17, 2022, the police received a tip for stolen oilfield supplie...
Oct 5, 2022
Todd Loewen hopeful to win leadership and become Premier on Thursday
The United Conservative Party of Alberta election for the leadership of their party and replacement of Jason Kenney happens on Thursday, October 5.MLA for Central Peace - Notley Todd Loewen says he's ...
Oct 5, 2022
Collaros, Demski and Thurman named CFL's top performers for September
TORONTO - Quarterback Zach Collaros and receiver Nic Demski of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Calgary Stampeders linebacker Jameer Thurman were named the CFL's top performers for September on Wednesday...
Oct 5, 2022
Schneider has impressed since being named Blue Jays interim manager last July
TORONTO - Three months into the job as interim manager of the Toronto Blue Jays and John Schneider appears to have settled into the job quite nicely. Winning games out of the gate helped with the tran...
Oct 5, 2022
Joly pushing for Haiti plan at Americas summit as countries ponder Venezuela ties
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is trying to help broker a plan to get Haiti on its feet after a gas shortage that has sparked violence. Joly is in Peru for the annual assembly of the Or...
Oct 5, 2022
Hockey Quebec has 'lost confidence' in Hockey Canada; withholding funds
MONTREAL - Hockey Quebec says it has lost confidence in Hockey Canada and will not transfer funds to the national organization. The provincial federation confirmed to The Canadian Press that its board...
Oct 5, 2022