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Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University
WASHIGNTON (AP) - The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University, the Ivy League school said Tuesday. The university received notifications this week...
Apr 1, 2025
New registry to improve transparency in private career college options
Alberta is launching a Private Career College Registry to increase transparency about compliance actions taken against private career colleges, following increased student complaints about the sector....
Apr 1, 2025
Expert says AI's presence in sports betting is double-edged sword
Artificial intelligence has become an important part of business operations globally, including the sports betting industry. Bettors have more information at their fingertips to make more informed dec...
Apr 1, 2025
Trump to unveil latest tariff plans at 'Make America Wealthy Again' event Wednesday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to lay out his plans to realign global trade through "reciprocal" tariffs Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET in the White House Rose Garden. A news release from the...
Apr 1, 2025
U.S. lists Quebec's language law in annual report on 'foreign trade barriers'
MONTREAL - The United States government has listed Quebec's French-language reform as a barrier to trade, as President Donald Trump prepares to impose new tariffs on Canada. The office of the U.S. tra...
Apr 1, 2025
Rogers playing long game as gatekeeper with NHL rights deal, professor says
TORONTO - Rogers' new reported deal with the National Hockey League to retain television rights allowed it to maintain its hold on the Canadian market for another 12 years beginning in 2026. Brock Uni...
Apr 1, 2025
Commercial truck driving sees updates to licensing process
Following changes made to Class One drivers' licensing and training in March last year, as of April 1, drivers will need to complete that training through the new made-in-Alberta Class One Learning Pa...
Apr 1, 2025
Grande Prairie resident wins $2 million from March lotto draw
A Grande Prairie local finally hit the big time after being a regular customer at his local lotto retailer. Ron Fraser took home $2,007,000 thanks to the WESTERN MAX March 4 draw, after buying his win...
Apr 1, 2025
Town of Grimshaw Council approves joining Mid-Sized Towns Mayor's Caucus
Grimshaw is joining the Mid-Sized Towns Mayor's Caucus.At their March meeting, Town of Grimshaw Council voted to join the caucus, a group that advocates for Alberta towns.Mayor Wendy Wald says the gro...
Apr 1, 2025
Volcano begins erupting in southwestern Iceland after a nearby town and spa are evacuated
LONDON (AP) - A volcano began erupting in southwestern Iceland on Tuesday, just hours after authorities evacuated a nearby community and the Blue Lagoon spa. Flames and smoke shot through the air as t...
Apr 1, 2025