Author Archives:
Cup champion Blues visit Trump at White House as full team
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump honoured the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues on Tuesday, using the occasion to announce an envoy to Turkey, mention the economy and an agriculture deal with Ch...
Oct 17, 2019
Two drivers charged in relation to Calgary hit and run
Two drivers have been charged in a fatal hit and run in Calgary last April that police say may have been linked to street racing.Police say a was crossing the street when he was hit by a car that ran ...
Oct 17, 2019
New legislation to follow through on promise to end plan to move provincial power market to capacity system
Alberta has introduced legislation to follow through on its promise to end the plan to move the provincial power market to a capacity system.Energy Minister Sonya Savage says stakeholders don't want a...
Oct 17, 2019
Alberta government announces plans for licensed practical nurses to be able to do more work next year
The Alberta government says it will allow licensed practical nurses to do more work next year.It says professional regulations are being updated so the province's 16,000 LPNs can administer blood and ...
Oct 17, 2019 Minister Tyler Shandro with group of licensed practical nurses (photo courtesy of the Alberta Government)
Alberta truck convoy plans counter-protest to climate rally with Greta Thunberg
EDMONTON - A group oil and gas supporters is planning a counter-rally when Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg shows up at the Alberta legislature. Glen Carritt, who organized the United We Roll c...
Oct 17, 2019
Energy Secretary Perry tells Trump he plans on resigning
FORT WORTH, Texas - Energy Secretary Rick Perry has notified the president that he intends to leave his job soon. That's according to an administration official who confirmed the news on condition of ...
Oct 17, 2019
Four Green nominees in Quebec made Islamophobic comments, party says
OTTAWA - The Green party said Tuesday it recently learned of Islamophobic social-media posts by four of its Quebec candidates. The candidates will make public statements ...
Oct 17, 2019
Montreal to ban stores from dumping unsold clothes, food as part of waste plan
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal has plans to forbid grocery chains and other stores from throwing out edible food and useful clothing as part of its five-year plan to significantly...
Oct 17, 2019
Man tried twice in case of murdered Winnipeg teen sues for wrongful conviction
WINNIPEG - A man acquitted of killing a Winnipeg teenager following two trials and more than a decade behind bars is suing the Manitoba government and police for wrongful conviction and imprisonment. ...
Oct 17, 2019
Montreal Alouettes keep foot on gas pedal while preparing for playoff return
MONTREAL - Having already clinched a playoff spot, the Montreal Alouettes are looking at the final three games of the year as a post-season tune-up. The Alouettes (8-7) host the Toronto Argonauts (3-1...
Oct 17, 2019