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Trump-backed Herschel Walker seeks Georgia Senate seat
ATLANTA (AP) - Herschel Walker on Tuesday filed paperwork to enter the U.S. Senate race in Georgia after months of speculation, joining other Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warn...
Aug 24, 2021

Trump-backed Herschel Walker seeks Georgia Senate seat
ATLANTA (AP) - Herschel Walker on Tuesday filed paperwork to enter the U.S. Senate race in Georgia after months of speculation, joining other Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warn...
Aug 24, 2021

Peace Region pilot earns award for commitment to Angel Flight Alberta
A Peace Region pilot and director for Angel Flight Alberta was presented with an award on Monday, August 23.Mike Edgar was presented with the COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) award for hi...
Aug 24, 2021

Authorities revise death toll in Tennessee flooding to 18
WAVERLY, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities have revised the confirmed death toll from flooding in rural Tennessee over the weekend to 18 people from as high as 22, saying the miscount was an honest mistake. Wa...
Aug 24, 2021

Real estate industry worried Liberal housing plan won't alleviate supply issues
TORONTO - Liberal leader Justin Trudeau unveiled his party's housing plan Tuesday, but real estate industry members are concerned it won't do much to alleviate a lack of supply. Trudeau's plan, announ...
Aug 24, 2021

Real estate industry worried Liberal housing plan won't alleviate supply issues
TORONTO - Liberal leader Justin Trudeau unveiled his party's housing plan Tuesday, but real estate industry members are concerned it won't do much to alleviate a lack of supply. Trudeau's plan, announ...
Aug 24, 2021

Weekend rain too little, too late for Peace Region farmers: GGC Chair
The chair of the Grain Growers of Canada says the heavy rainfall in the Peace Region over the weekend was too little, too late for most farmers who have dealt with drought conditions this year.Valhall...
Aug 24, 2021

'No blindsiding,' Hochul vows as she takes helm in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - On her first day at the helm, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she will mandate masks in schools. The Democrat also said Tuesday afternoon that she wants all school staff to be vacc...
Aug 24, 2021

Truth Test: Is Doug Ford making vaccines mandatory for some workers?
The Truth Test is a project of The Canadian Press that examines the accuracy of statements made by politicians. Each claim is researched and analyzed to provide Canadians with facts instead of spin. S...
Aug 24, 2021

Greens pick candidate turfed by NDP in last federal campaign over Israel tweets
HALIFAX - The federal Greens have nominated a candidate in Nova Scotia who was turfed by the NDP in the last national campaign after a tweet surfaced in which she had compared Israel to Nazi Germany. ...
Aug 24, 2021