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Biden will travel to Israel Wednesday amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger region...
Oct 16, 2023
UN Security Council rejects Russia's resolution on Gaza that fails to mention Hamas
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council rejected a Russian resolution Monday night that condemned violence and terrorism against civilians but made no mention of Hamas, whose surprise attack t...
Oct 16, 2023
Northwestern Polytechnic offering new programs for nurses
Northwestern Polytechnic is offering new online self-paced courses for healthcare professionals.The Practice Preparation for Domestic and Internationally Educated Nurses program will provide a variety...
Oct 16, 2023
Fairview Health Complex ED without a doctor for 24 hours
The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be without a doctor for 24 hours, starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17.However, AHS says it is a temporary disruption, and coverage could sti...
Oct 16, 2023
Alberta Health Services launches immunization program
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's immunization program began on October 16, 2023.The program is offering influenza and COVID-19 vaccines free of charge to all Albertan six months of age and older.Alberta Healt...
Oct 16, 2023
First telephone town hall to take place regarding proposed Alberta Pension Plan
Premier Danielle Smith and the Opposition N-D-P are squaring off on the best way to find out from Albertans about whether they want to quit the Canada Pension Plan.A government-commissioned panel gaug...
Oct 16, 2023
Raptors file motion to dismiss Knicks' lawsuit or move to arbitration
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have asked for the New York Knicks lawsuit against them to be dismissed. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, which owns the Raptors, filed the motion for dismissal in Ne...
Oct 16, 2023
CP NewsAlert: Human rights commissioner resigns over Saskatchewan's pronoun bill
REGINA - Heather Kuttai, a commissioner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, says in a letter that she is resigning immediately because of the province's proposed legislation requiring paren...
Oct 16, 2023
Two BC Peace newspapers shutting down
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Two newspapers in British Columbia are publishing their last editions this week, eliminating coverage by community newspapers for a large swath of the province's northeast.Glacie...
Oct 16, 2023
Grande Slam of Curling gets going again Tuesday in Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Grand Slam of Curling's Tour Challenge starts Tuesday, Ocotber 17, in Niagara Falls, Ontario.There will be 64 teams divided into two tiers playing at the six-day event.Team Gushue, with Beaverlodg...
Oct 16, 2023