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Unemployment rate down full percentage point nationally, down slightly in Grande Prairie region
The economic region that includes Grande Prairie and the entire Peace Region still has the lowest unemployment rate in the province. Figures released Friday morning by Statistics Canada show February'...
Mar 11, 2022
TSB says Quebec pilot in fatal collision with lawn tractor didn't get OK for landing
MONTREAL - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a pilot who struck and killed a Quebec woman as she was cutting grass near a landing strip north of Montreal didn't obtain permission to land ...
Mar 11, 2022
Gander, N.L., airport reopens after Cormorant helicopter crash, investigation ongoing
GANDER, N.L. - The airport in Gander, N.L., reopened this morning after a military helicopter crash Thursday afternoon that left two crew members in hospital. Gander International Airport officials sa...
Mar 11, 2022
More accolades for Spirit River's Yaremko
More year-end hardware has been presented to Spirit River's Nolan Yaremko.A week after he was named to the Canada West U-Sports Men's hockey First-Team All-Stars, the Mount Royal University forward wa...
Mar 11, 2022
India and Canada agree to relaunch trade talks, seek 'early progress' agreement
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says Canada and India have agreed to resume long-standing efforts toward a comprehensive trade deal. Following meetings in New Delhi with her Indian count...
Mar 11, 2022
Vancouver Whitecaps head to Houston hungry for goals, first win of 2022
VANCOUVER - Heading into just the third game of the season, Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini admits that pressure is beginning to mount. The 'Caps (0-1-1) earned their first point of the M...
Mar 11, 2022
Police, convenience store industry prepare for gas thefts as prices continue to rise
Police and small retailers are preparing for an increase in "gas-and-dash" thefts as gasoline prices across Canada soar following sanctions against Russia that have put the squeeze on global oil suppl...
Mar 11, 2022
Bull sale, Farm Family of the Year tribute to highlight Friday at the Agri-Show
The Northern Classic Bull Sale will be among the highlights on a busy Day 3 Friday at the Foster's Peace Country Classic Agri-Show.JayDawn Farms and Willow Creek Simmentals will have 68 head on offer ...
Mar 11, 2022
EU foreign policy chief says 'pause' needed in Iran talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The European Union's foreign policy chief said Friday that "a pause" was needed in ongoing talks over Iran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers, blaming "extern...
Mar 11, 2022
China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in cases
BEIJING (AP) - China on Friday ordered a lockdown of the 9 million residents of the northeastern city of Changchun amid a new spike in COVID-19 cases in the area. Residents are required to remain home...
Mar 11, 2022