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Province putting $45 million into extra literacy, numeracy supports for Grades 1-3 students
The provincial government is making an investment in Alberta's students.Premier Jason Kenney noted on Friday that education has been disrupted for many students because of the COVID-19 pandemic and th...
May 28, 2021
MPs move to fast-track bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Federal lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation.In a Liberal motion, MPs moved unanimously to wrap debate on Bill C-5 and deem it passed ...
May 28, 2021
CF Montreal coach Wilfried Nancy gets one-year contract extension
MONTREAL - CF Montreal has exercised its option on coach Wilfried Nancy's contract for the 2022 season. Nancy was named coach of the MLS team in March following the departure of Thierry Henry. Prior t...
May 28, 2021
TFC looks to get past Altidore headlines, enter international break on winning note
Toronto FC needs a win, not another self-inflicted wound. But this week's welcome news that Spanish playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo is expected to make his season debut Saturday at Columbus (2-2-2) has be...
May 28, 2021
Grad ceremony season begins for Peace Wapiti Public School Division
Graduation ceremonies within the Peace Wapiti Public School Division get underway Friday, starting in Sexsmith.The 73 graduating members of the Class of 2021 from Sexsmith Secondary School will be sen...
May 28, 2021
Different grizzly bears behind two attacks in Alberta foothills: wildlife officer
Alberta Fish and Wildlife is confirming that different grizzly bears are behind a pair of fatal attacks in the province's foothills. Bear specialist Paul Frame says DNA analysis led to that conclusion...
May 28, 2021
Walter the friendly grouse becomes man's backyard companion
NEW LONDON, N.H. (AP) - Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it's a ruffed grouse. The bird started hanging out in the New London, New Hampshire, backyard last month with West...
May 28, 2021
B.C. premier 'horrified' at discovery of remains at Kamloops residential school site
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he is "horrified and heartbroken" to learn of the discovery of a burial site with 215 children on the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The...
May 28, 2021
Juanes visits the origins of his inspiration in 10th album
NEW YORK (AP) - After experimenting with different types of music, Juanes returns to his roots with "Origen," a covers album in which he pays tribute to the most influential artists in his life and ca...
May 28, 2021
Tories blast William Amos for relieving himself on camera in his second Zoom incident
OTTAWA - The Conservatives say an incident where Liberal MP William Amos relieved himself while on camera during virtual proceedings was "shocking, reckless" and an "affront to the dignity" of the Hou...
May 28, 2021