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Alberta's Smith calls for Trudeau to meet with premiers over federal carbon tax
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Thursday requested Prime Minister Justin Trudeau call a meeting of the premiers for an urgent discussion about the federal government's carbon tax program and the pos...
Apr 04, 2024
New MLSE CEO Keith Pelley brings passion, energy and desire to win to the job
TORONTO - Keith Pelley brought a photo of his late father Walter with him when he checked out Scotiabank Arena in his new role as president and chief executive officer of Maple Leaf Sports and Enterta...
Apr 04, 2024
Tigers have combined no-hitter vs. Mets through 7 innings
NEW YORK (AP) - The unbeaten Detroit Tigers have a no-hitter going through seven innings in the second game of a doubleheader against the winless New York Mets on Thursday. Right-hander Matt Manning, ...
Apr 04, 2024
Israel advocates ask court to freeze Canadian funding for UNRWA, citing Hamas claims
OTTAWA - Israel advocates are asking the Federal Court to reverse Ottawa's decision to continue funding the main United Nations agency supporting Palestinians. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs...
Apr 04, 2024
Alberta teams up with Saskatchewan, Ontario to build recovery care systems
The governments of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan are establishing a partnership to help strengthen recovery care.On April 3 and 4, 2024, the eighth annual Recovery Capital Conference of Canada in ...
Apr 04, 2024
Federal government reaches $7M settlement with B.C. First Nation
CRANBROOK, B.C. - The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance that dates back to 1942. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister G...
Apr 04, 2024
Montreal's Sami Zayn is ready for his 'Rocky IV' moment at WrestleMania 40
Sami Zayn came so close to reaching the summit of the pro wrestling industry, he could almost taste it. Before a deafening, sold-out crowd at last year's Elimination Chamber event in Montreal, the red...
Apr 04, 2024
Ballpark Feel: Toronto Blue Jays showcase lower bowl renovations at Rogers Centre
TORONTO - The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it's time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue...
Apr 04, 2024
Alberta Appeal Court dismisses coal company lawsuit alleging expropriation
EDMONTON - Alberta's top court is dismissing a coal company's request for compensation over government policies to phase out coal power. Altius Royalty Corp. was asking for $190 million in compensatio...
Apr 04, 2024
Dust suppression applications now available for City residents
The City of Grande Prairie is now accepting dust suppression applications until April 26. Residents and business owners located next to a gravel road can now visit the City's website and fill out a Du...
Apr 04, 2024