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Lithium mine takeover by Chinese company did get thorough security review: Champagne
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the pending takeover of a Canadian lithium mining company by a Chinese state-owned company was subjected to a thorough national security rev...
Jan 27, 2022

Rugby Canada names Jamie Levchuk as interim chief executive officer
Rugby Canada has appointed Jamie Levchuk interim chief executive officer while the search continues for a permanent successor for Allen Vansen. Levchuk has served as the governing body's managing dire...
Jan 27, 2022

Central Peace-Notley MLA Loewen joins convoy to Ottawa
Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen has joined the convoy of truck drivers making their way to Ottawa for Saturday's protest at Parliament Hill.Loewen tells EverythingGP he decided to join the convoy...
Jan 27, 2022

Grande Prairie records 21 new COVID-19 cases, 41 recoveries
The City of Grande Prairie recorded 21 new cases of COVID-19 for January 25, along with 41 recoveries, there are now 350 active cases in the city (down 20).Meantime, the County of Grande Prairie recor...
Jan 27, 2022

3 Houston police officers wounded after chase, shootout
HOUSTON (AP) - A police chase in Houston ended with a shootout that wounded three officers Thursday, authorities said. The incident began about 2:40 p.m. Thursday with a report of a disturbance involv...
Jan 27, 2022

Alberta expands PCR testing for children under two, Hinshaw reiterates isolation requirements
The province has expanded its eligibility for PCR COVID-19 testing to included children under the age of two. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney alongside Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw a...
Jan 27, 2022

B.C. Crown says documents identified Wednesday could be 'exculpatory' in James case
VANCOUVER - A surprise disclosure temporarily delayed proceedings at the B.C. Supreme Court trial of the former clerk of the legislature, who is accused of misspending public dollars. Crown prosecutor...
Jan 27, 2022

NHL investigation says there is insufficient evidence Evander Kane broke COVID rules
NEW YORK - The NHL has concluded its investigation of Evander Kane and found that there was insufficient evidence that he lied about his COVID-19 status when travelling during the holiday period. The ...
Jan 27, 2022

Expensive cattle feed a concern for ranchers
MEDICINE HAT, AB. - Rancher Darren Lutz has 275 cows to feed and the current cost of hay is causing him some concern."One week I saw it at $355, the next week it was $450 and these prices are just not...
Jan 27, 2022

Court of Appeal reserves decision on Alberta ID policy for supervised drug-use sites
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Judges from Alberta's top court have reserved a decision on a request to stop a provincial policy that personal identification must be shown to get into supervised consumption sites.T...
Jan 27, 2022