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Province aiming to stop family violence before it starts
Alberta's government says it is supporting 31 community-based projects to prevent family violence across the province. Officials say family violence has devastating impacts and Alberta's government is...
Aug 20, 2025

Police investigating after body found on roof of hospital in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL - Police in Montreal's northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s was found dead on the roof of a hospital on Tuesday. Sgt. Laurent Arsenault with police in Laval, Que., says of...
Aug 20, 2025

Trump slaps sanctions on Canadian International Criminal Court judge
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration slapped a Canadian judge on the International Criminal Court with sanctions as the U.S. State Department continues to push back on the tribunal. The State Departm...
Aug 20, 2025

Hodgson 'hopeful' first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says he's "hopeful" that the government will start announcing major infrastructure project approvals in the fall. In an interview with The Canadian Pres...
Aug 20, 2025

Province shifting its expense disclosure policy, again
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government says it is shifting its expense disclosure policy, again.It comes after critics from across the political spectrum accused her of dodging responsibility.Ear...
Aug 20, 2025

Alberta RCMP offers tips for new drivers
Alberta RCMP is reminding new motorists in the province to drive safe.Police say young and new drivers are more likely to be involved in collisions because of their age and inexperience, according to ...
Aug 20, 2025

Classes start Monday for first 30 students in the Northern Alberta Medical Program
Class will start Monday for the first 30 students enrolled in the Northern Alberta Medical Program.They will be part of a group of 192 students that will start medical school with an orientation week ...
Aug 20, 2025

Crack sealing work to start in Grande Prairie Wednesday
City Hall says crack sealing will start Wednesday, Aug. 20 on various roads in around Grande Prairie."Crack sealing is a proactive treatment that helps preserve pavement by preventing moisture from en...
Aug 20, 2025

Israel approves settlement project that could divide West Bank
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel gave final approval for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and rights gr...
Aug 20, 2025

In the news today: Air Canada flying again; Canada Post, workers pick up negotiations
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Air Canada's North American routes ramp up today Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp ...
Aug 20, 2025