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Tom Brady enshrined into Patriots Hall of Fame during star-studded night
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady brought the New England Patriots endless memories and six Super Bowl trophies during his two-decade run with the team. The Patriots made sure his induction into the ...
Jun 12, 2024
B.C. premier repeats call for more federal cash, calls Ottawa's claims 'disingenuous'
VANCOUVER - Premier David Eby is expanding his criticism of what he says is an unfair share of federal funding being given to Western Canada. Eby says Ottawa's "special treatment for Quebec and Ontari...
Jun 12, 2024
Alberta aiming to keep out zebra mussels and other invasive species in province’s waterways
Alberta will soon have the highest fines in North America to help stop zebra mussels and other invasive species from entering the province and wreaking havoc.That according to the provincial governmen...
Jun 12, 2024
Edmonton welcoming the world’s top track and field stars
Alberta is hosting the next stop on the World Athletics Silver Continental Tour June 13, welcoming over 200 of the best track and field athletes from around the world.According to provincial officials...
Jun 12, 2024
‘Serious incident involving a bear’ reported in Waterton, area closure in effect
Parks Canada is advising that a section of a national park in southern Alberta is closed until further notice.They say there was a serious incident involving a bear in the area of Crandell Lake in Wat...
Jun 12, 2024
Alberta’s ‘War Room’ retooled under premier’s office
Alberta's energy "war room"is being retooled and brought in-house directly under Premier Danielle Smith's office.Energy Ministry Brian Jean says the Canadian Energy Centre is an important advocate for...
Jun 12, 2024
Alberta government increasing access to prostate cancer care
Alberta's government is partnering with the Alberta Cancer Foundation to deliver improved diagnosis outcomes for Albertans who have prostate cancer.According to the Alberta government, an estimated on...
Jun 12, 2024
B.C. sets minimum wage, other rules for app-based ride-hailing, delivery work
VICTORIA - British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide a minimum-wage and basic protections for ride-hailing and delivery workers using app-based platforms such as Uber, DoorDash and SkipThe...
Jun 12, 2024
Joly crafting 'Arctic foreign policy' amid regional tensions, not a full strategy
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is readying an "Arctic foreign policy" aimed at preparing for a more tense time in international relations. Joly tells Bloomberg News that this will invol...
Jun 12, 2024
Court-imposed deadline to pass new citizenship law approaching next week
OTTAWA - The federal government has just a week left to make key changes to the Citizenship Act in response to a court ruling last year. The Ontario Superior Court has not yet agreed to extend the loo...
Jun 12, 2024