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B.C. Indigenous man files human rights complaints over detainment at Bank of Montreal
VANCOUVER - An Indigenous man from British Columbia has filed complaints with the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the Canadian Human Rights Commission after he and his granddaughter were handcuffed when ...
Nov 23, 2020
Hythe & District Agricultural Society announces plans for new spray park
The Village of Hythe will soon be home to a new spray park. On November 18, members of the Hythe & District Agricultural Society announced the name and layout for the new spray park in the village...
Nov 23, 2020
Toronto FC, Black Players for Change team up to help kids access sports
TORONTO - For Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, diversity is part of what makes the city so special. So the veteran midfielder was happy to hear Monday that his club is teaming up with the MLS...
Nov 23, 2020
Raptors continue to shore up frontcourt, signing Alex Len to one-year deal
TORONTO - On the heels of losing their two championship centres, the Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt by signing Alex Len on Monday -- and also some maintained some financial flexibility tow...
Nov 23, 2020
Fog advisory issued for Grande Prairie, Peace River areas
A fog advisory has been issued for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview forecast area by Environment Canada Monday afternoon.The advisory expands north to the Peace River and Manning, and east to...
Nov 23, 2020
Grande Prairie Mayor Bill Given to take on role of CAO in Jasper
In a release issued by the City of Grande Prairie Mayor, they say they have been informed that Mayor Bill Given has told City Council that he plans to step down later this year to accept a position as...
Nov 23, 2020
AHS to prioritize COVID-19 case investigations amid growing backlog
With COVID-19 cases surging in the last two months in Alberta, chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says contact tracers in the province have been unable to keep up with case notification...
Nov 23, 2020
AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead treasury
WASHINGTON - President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policie...
Nov 23, 2020
City of Grande Prairie adds two new COVID-19 cases, six recoveries
The City of Grande Prairie added two new cases of COVID-19 for Sunday, November 22, as well as six more recoveries to bring the active case total in the Swan City down to 82.The new cases come as the ...
Nov 23, 2020
Bill to mandate sexual-assault law training for judges passes House of Commons
OTTAWA - A long-awaited bill that would require judges to commit to take training in sexual assault law has passed unanimously in the House of Commons. The proposed legislation originated as a private...
Nov 23, 2020