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Indigenous people far more likely to die from opioid overdose: experts
VANCOUVER - Stacity Bailie had been awaiting approval to enter a drug rehabilitation program when she died of an overdose on Oct. 22. She hadn't been using illicit opioids for long, said her father, G...
Dec 14, 2021
Liberals ready to release update on federal finances, outlook for Canadian economy
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland plans to release an updated accounting of federal finances today and provide the government's economic outlook for the coming months. The government predict...
Dec 14, 2021
7.3 undersea quake in Indonesia triggers tsunami warning
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - A magnitude 7.3 undersea earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Tuesday, and the country's meteorological agency warned that tsunami waves are possible. According...
Dec 13, 2021
Oregon lawmakers pass rental assistance in special session
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon lawmakers on Monday passed additional safety nets to keep housed thousands of people currently struggling to pay rent or facing eviction during the pandemic and also appro...
Dec 13, 2021
Government open to amending paid sick leave bill it wants passed by week's end
OTTAWA - Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says the government is open to amending legislation that would provide 10 days of paid sick leave for federally regulated workers. O'Regan acknowledges that at ...
Dec 13, 2021
Chris Boucher leads Toronto Raptors in 124-101 rout of Sacramento Kings
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors poured in a season-high 70 points in the first half to cruise to a 124-101 win against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Chris Boucher's 17 points led the way as Toronto (1...
Dec 13, 2021
Jan. 6 panel votes for contempt charges against Mark Meadows
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection voted Monday to recommend contempt charges against former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows as lawmakers demand hi...
Dec 13, 2021
AUPE ratifies new deal with Alberta Government, increasing wages
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) has agreed to a new deal with Alberta's Government to help employees in the province.The AUPE represents about 95,000 workers in the province, includin...
Dec 13, 2021
Trudeau's minority Liberal government easily survives first confidence test
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government has easily survived its first confidence test of the new parliamentary session with the help of the Bloc Qubcois and the NDP. A Conservative amend...
Dec 13, 2021
Grande Prairie records 16 COVID-19 recoveries, 14 new cases
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 14 new cases of COVID-19 along with 16 recoveries, from December 10-12, bringing the active case total in the Swan City down to 48.In the County Of Grande Prairie, ...
Dec 13, 2021