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US sanctions 16 allies of Venezuela's president over accusations of obstructing the election
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government on Thursday responded to Venezuela's disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicols Maduro, accusing them of obst...
Sep 12, 2024
Youri Chassin quits CAQ to sit as Independent, second member to leave this month
QUBEC - Quebec legislature member Youri Chassin has announced he's leaving the Coalition Avenir Qubec government to sit as an Independent. He announced the decision shortly after writing an open lette...
Sep 12, 2024
Parents look to save costs as youth sports programs get more expensive
When Monisha Sharma looked into swim lessons for her daughter, she decided to take an unconventional route to save costs. Rather than enrolling in a formal program, the Toronto woman joined together w...
Sep 12, 2024
Council pay, possible new location for cricket pitch discussed at city hall meeting
Report on council payCity council heard a report about council pay during a Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday.The report recommends continuing to index any pay increase for the mayor to the ...
Sep 12, 2024
City of Grande Prairie 2024 road rehabilitation project moving on to 116 Avenue and 102 Street
The City of Grande Prairie is moving onto the next part of its 2024 road rehabilitation project.Starting Thursday, September 12, construction work will be taking place on 116 Avenue westbound between ...
Sep 12, 2024
County of Grande Prairie welcomes 15 new firefighters
The County of Grande Prairie is welcoming the newest recruits to the County Regional Fire Service.Fifteen men and women from Hythe, Beaverlodge, Wembley, Teepee Creek, Sexsmith and Bezanzon stations h...
Sep 12, 2024
B.C. Lions lean on versatile offence to continue win streak against Toronto Argonauts
VANCOUVER - A fresh face has been gracing the B.C. Lions' highlight reels in recent weeks. Midway through his second CFL campaign, wide receiver Ayden Eberhardt has contributed touchdowns in two conse...
Sep 12, 2024
Northern Super League starts taking deposits for season tickets for 2025 kickoff
The fledgling Northern Super League will get an early feel for its appeal Thursday when all six clubs start taking deposits for season tickets. The women's pro soccer league, set to kick off next Apri...
Sep 12, 2024
In the news today: Air Canada pilot strike looms, BC transit strike talks resume
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Flying Air Canada next week? Read this first You're packing your bags but still don't know if Air Canada will ...
Sep 12, 2024
Tidal power junk: N.S. village wants huge, abandoned moorings moved from fishing area
WALTON, N.S. - Four boxcars filled with concrete are sitting on the floor of the Bay of Fundy near Walton, N.S., where residents are worried the debris - abandoned by another failed tidal power projec...
Sep 12, 2024