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Cenovus ordered to clean up diesel spill in Rainbow Lake
CALGARY - Cenovus Energy Inc. has been issued a clean-up order by the Alberta Energy Regulator after more than 1,000 litres of diesel spilled into a northern Alberta lake. The non-compliance order iss...
Jun 26, 2023
Eligible adult drivers in Alberta will automatically exit from Graduated Driver Licence program
Eligible Alberta drivers aged 18 and over will now automatically exit from the Graduated Driver Licence (GDL) program.GDL drivers who have completed their 24-month driving period and have no suspensio...
Jun 26, 2023
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case
CHILLIWACK, B.C. - First Nations leaders in British Columbia are calling for the resignation of the children's minister and an overhaul of the foster system after a horrific case involving torture, st...
Jun 26, 2023
Levy sanctions against foreign aggressors targeting Canada with disinformation: MPs
OTTAWA - MPs are urging the Liberal government to levy sanctions against individuals and organizations who target Canadians with disinformation. In a new report calling for stronger cybersecurity, the...
Jun 26, 2023
Toronto Six sign Emma Woods to contract extension; 12th player under contract
TORONTO - The Isobel Cup champion Toronto Six have signed Emma Woods to a one-year contract extension. Woods, from Burford, Ont., had 10 goals and 13 assists in 24 games last season - the best of her ...
Jun 26, 2023
'We will navigate this together:' Funerals begin for seniors killed in bus crash
After months of recovery from an accident, Donna Showdra was excited to venture on her first small trip doing something she loved - spending a day at the casino. Showdra, 79, was among the seniors on ...
Jun 26, 2023
Raptors first-round 2023 draft pick talks family, desire to work and Fred VanVleet
TORONTO - Gradey Dick moved his dad to tears on Monday. The newest Toronto Raptors sharpshooter, chosen 13th overall in the NBA Draft last Thursday, visited his new basketball home over the weekend an...
Jun 26, 2023
Cash and Camping needs big push in ticket sales over final days of lottery
Organizers of this year's Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie Cash and Camping Lottery are putting out an urgent final call for ticket sales.With just 10 days left to purchase tickets, organizers say they ...
Jun 26, 2023
Biden says the US and NATO had no involvement in the insurrection in Russia by a mercenary force
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Monday said United States and NATO had no involvement in the short-lived insurrection in Russia by the Wagner Group mercenary force. He said it's "too early" t...
Jun 26, 2023
Quebec wildfire smoke causes widespread smog warnings, grounds some water bombers
MONTREAL - Smoke from the wildfires burning across northern Quebec has forced the grounding some of the province's water bombers and is causing widespread smog warnings farther south. A spokesman for ...
Jun 26, 2023