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Judge allows wrapper as evidence in New Brunswick cannabis cupcake court martial
OROMOCTO, N.B. - A military judge has ruled that a cupcake wrapper that tested positive for the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana will be allowed as evidence in a court martial in New Brunswick. Bo...
Aug 13, 2021
Heat wave, winds compound wildfire risk in B.C., with no relief due until Sunday
More than a dozen temperature records have fallen across southern and central British Columbia as a heat wave intensifies, adding to challenges facing crews battling nearly 270 wildfires in all corner...
Aug 13, 2021
Youth movement for Little League World Series broadcasters
ESPN will be using young broadcasters as part of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The first of two KidsCast presentations will be the MLB Little League Classic between the...
Aug 13, 2021
Grand Slam of Curling schedule released
The Grand Slam of Curling has released its schedule for the upcoming season.It includes five events, starting with the Masters in October in Oakville, Ontario.After that comes the National in November...
Aug 13, 2021
ATA concerned for return to school amid rise in COVID cases
The Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA) is "seriously concerned" about the lack of provisions to protect students from COVID-19.As Alberta is seeing a small rise in COVID-19 cases, the ATA is bringing...
Aug 13, 2021
Equalization, Daylight Saving Time referendum questions finalized
The wording of two provincial referendum questions that will be put to voters this fall has been finalized.When voters go to the polls for the municipal election to vote for mayors, councillors, reeve...
Aug 13, 2021
Hinshaw to update COVID-19 situation, back-to-school guidance
EDMONTON - Alberta's chief medical officer of health and education minister are to provide an update today on COVID-19 and back-to-school guidance.Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Minister Adriana LaGrange have ...
Aug 13, 2021
Warkentin unsurprised by expected snap election call by Trudeau
Chris Warkentin says he is not surprised to learn of an expected election call for this September.The Grande Prairie-Mackenzie MP says he believes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling a snap elect...
Aug 13, 2021
Election call and getting Canadians out of Afghanistan: In The News for Aug. 13
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Aug. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Aug 13, 2021
Taliban take key Afghan provincial capital in lightning push
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An Afghan official says the Taliban have captured Lashkar Gah, the capital of the southern province of Helmand. The loss of Helmand's provincial capital comes after years of ...
Aug 13, 2021