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Greenland court extends anti-whaling activist's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A court in Greenland ruled Wednesday that anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct. 23 to ensure his presence in connection with a decision by ...
Oct 02, 2024
Saddle Hills County Ward 5 councillor resigns
Saddle Hills County Ward 5 Councillor Willis Fitzsimmons has resigned.Fitzsimmons has resigned as he as his wife have sold their home in the county and will no longer be residing in the area.County Re...
Oct 02, 2024
Chamber CEO departing for new position with NWP
The CEO for the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new position with Northwestern Polytechnic.Tanya Oliver will be stepping down from her role at the Chamber to become th...
Oct 02, 2024
Ukraine's military will pull out of Vuhledar in the east after 2 years of intense fighting
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian forces are withdrawing from the front-line town of Vuhledar, perched atop a tactically significant hill in eastern Ukraine, after more than two years of grinding battle,...
Oct 02, 2024
In the news today: Third confidence vote today, foreign interference panel continues
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... House of Commons to vote on capital gains changes For the third time in seven days the House of Commons will v...
Oct 02, 2024
Federal foreign interference inquiry to hear from members of diaspora communities
OTTAWA - A federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference expects to hear today from more than a dozen diaspora community members. The individuals are slated to take part in a series of panel...
Oct 02, 2024
MPs to vote on Liberal changes to capital gains tax in confidence measure
OTTAWA - For the third time in seven days the House of Commons will vote on a confidence measure today, but this one comes from the government itself. The Liberals have called for a vote on the propos...
Oct 02, 2024
B.C. party leaders vying for votes set to debate on the radio
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's main party leaders are spending much of their day together, starting with a debate on the radio and moving on to a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event to speak with b...
Oct 02, 2024
Jacob Hoggard's cross-examination set to continue in his sexual assault trial
HAILEYBURY, Ont. - Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard is set to continue his testimony today after taking the stand in his sexual assault trial. Hoggard has pleaded not guilty and says he did not rape, c...
Oct 02, 2024
Palestinian officials say 32 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 32 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Gaza killed at least 32 people overnight and into Wednesday, Palestinian medical officials said. The...
Oct 02, 2024