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Bloc leader doubles down on remarks about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra
OTTAWA - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is standing by comments he made about Transport Minister Omar Alghabra earlier this month that sparked criticism he was trying to tar the new cabinet...
Jan 26, 2021
UCP caucus rejects motion to publicize KXL deal details
EDMONTON - Members of Premier Jason Kenney's caucus have refused an Opposition NDP bid to make public details of Alberta's $7.5-billion investment in the failed Keystone XL pipeline project.The eight ...
Jan 26, 2021
Canadian mixed doubles championship to feature 35 teams, worlds berth on the line
OTTAWA - A field of 35 teams will compete in the Canadian mixed doubles curling championship this season, Curling Canada said Tuesday in a release. The March 18-25 competition will be held at Calgary'...
Jan 26, 2021
Couple accused of flying to Yukon for vaccine 'despicable': B.C. minister
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's public safety minister says a Vancouver couple accused of flying to Yukon to get a COVID-19 vaccine is one of the most "despicable" things he's heard in a long time. Mik...
Jan 26, 2021
Alberta cuts crop insurance premiums by 20% for 2021
Alberta farmers will see a 20 per cent reduction in crop insurance premiums this year.Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen says the move by the provincial government and Agriculture Fin...
Jan 26, 2021
Newest Toronto Argonaut Martavis Bryant feels he still has a lot left in the tank
At age 29, Martavis Bryant believes he still has plenty of football left in him. The former NFL star signed with the Toronto Argonauts on Monday through the 2022 season, following multiple suspensions...
Jan 26, 2021
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign four, including all-star punter Richie Leone
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed four players, including all-star punter Richie Leone. The Redblacks also signed defensive back Randall Evans, offensive lineman Mark Korte and receiver Ant...
Jan 26, 2021
AP sources: Biden to pause oil and gas sales on public lands
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is set to announce a wide-ranging moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on ...
Jan 26, 2021
ALERT Grande Prairie assists in take down of suspected Whitecourt drug dealer
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) in Grande Prairie helped bring down a suspected drug dealer in Whitecourt earlier this month.ALERT's organized crime and gang team in Grande Prairie a...
Jan 26, 2021
Gretzky memorabilia among items from museum in Niagara Falls, Ont., up for auction
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - A jersey, puck and stick signed by hockey legend Wayne Gretzky are among Ontario museum items up for auction.The 42-year-old a Guinness World Records Museum in Niagara Falls perm...
Jan 26, 2021