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B.C. helps Williams Lake First Nation buy property at former residential school site
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A former British Columbia residential school site being investigated as a possible location of unmarked graves has been purchased by the Williams Lake First Nation with the help ...
Sep 5, 2023
Canada sets sights on success on World Cup stage with goal of Olympic berth complete
The goal of earning an Olympic berth is checked off, but that's not where it ends in the mind of Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez. Canada qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2000 foll...
Sep 5, 2023
Sask-based Twinkle Stars Project looks for more Albertan volunteers
A Sasketchewan-based not-for-profit, the Twinkle Stars Project, is looking for more volunteers, to support their basket project initiative in Alberta. The not-for-profit, which came to Alberta in 2019...
Sep 5, 2023
City of Grande Prairie launches free transit system for youth 17 and under
The City of Grande Prairie is offering free transit ridership to youth aged 17 and under.Starting today, Youth Superpass cards will be accepted at all transit services to improve accessability and tra...
Sep 5, 2023
61 indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges connected to 'Stop Cop City' movement
ATLANTA (AP) - Sixty-one people have been indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges following a long-running state investigation into protests against a proposed police and training facility in the ...
Sep 5, 2023
PWHL Ottawa makes first three signings with trio of Canadian Olympians
OTTAWA - A trio of Canadian Olympians are the first players to sign on with the Professional Women's Hockey League's Ottawa franchise, the league announced Tuesday. Forwards Emily Clark and Brianne Je...
Sep 5, 2023
Municipal District of Greenview undertaking hydrant flushing work
Residents living in the Municipal District of Greenview may experience discoloration in their water over the next few days.Hydrant flushing will be happening in the communities of Grovedale, DeBolt, R...
Sep 5, 2023
Some evacuation orders to lift in B.C., but wildfire disruptions drag on
VANCOUVER - Residents of British Columbia's Shuswap region must wait another day for evacuation orders to lift in wildfire-ravaged areas of the community, complicating the return to school for some st...
Sep 5, 2023
Some of the races to keep an eye on in Manitoba's provincial election
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's election has been called for Oct. 3. Here are some of the races to watch: Southdale - Currently held by Audrey Gordon, the Progressive Conservative health minister. She won this ...
Sep 5, 2023
Winners of recent Manitoba elections have seen sizable majority governments
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba election has been called for Oct. 3. Here is a look at Manitoba elections and governments over the past 20 years: New Democrats, 2003 The NDP under then premier Gary Doer wins a ...
Sep 5, 2023