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Guilbeault hails 'monumental' COP28 deal, others warn of 'dangerous distractions'
OTTAWA - Canada's environment minister is hailing what he calls the "monumental" outcome of the United Nations climate summit. It's the first time the summit of nearly 200 countries has collectively a...
Dec 13, 2023
Here today, gone tomorrow: How NHL relationships change after a firing
Connor McDavid has played for five coaches in his nine NHL seasons. He's watched four walk out the door. "It's very hard," the Edmonton Oilers captain said of a bench boss getting fired. "Professional...
Dec 13, 2023
After legal disputes and death threats, Montreal suburb deer cull to go ahead in 2024
LONGUEUIL, Que. - A Montreal suburb says its long-awaited cull of nuisance deer in a local park will finally go ahead in the fall of 2024. Since 2020 activists have tried to stop the City of Longueuil...
Dec 13, 2023
Hunter Biden insists he will only testify in public before a congressional committee
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hunter Biden on Wednesday lashed out at Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings, insisting outside the Capitol he will only testify before a congres...
Dec 13, 2023
City urging residents to avoid stormwater ponds this winter
The City of Grande Prairie is urging residents to avoid skating on storm ponds this upcoming winter, as they pose a significant threat to resident's safety. In a release, Transportation Director Wade ...
Dec 13, 2023
Nominations open for 2024 Women of Influence Awards
Nominations are now open for the City of Grande Prairie's Women of Influence Awards.The awards, presented by Peace Diagnostic Imaging, recognize local women who promote equality, provide opportunities...
Dec 13, 2023
Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against former President Donald Trump. The j...
Dec 13, 2023
Virginia has tentative deal to move Washington's NBA, NHL teams, Youngkin says
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has reached a tentative agreement with the parent company of the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals to move those teams from the D...
Dec 13, 2023
In the news today: Liberals to talk UN ceasefire stance and AI fears spark concerns
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Liberal caucus meets after UN ceasefire vote Liberal MPs are set to gather for ...
Dec 13, 2023
Court update: Jail sentences in drug arrest, trials set in two murders, preliminary hearing set in another murder, stay of proceedings in drug and weapons arrest
Long jail terms for two people after drug bustAlberta Justice says two people from Grande Prairie have been handed lengthy jail sentences after a 2020 drug bust in the city.Paul Unrau was given an 11-...
Dec 13, 2023