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Eby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a meeting with the regional director of Canada's spy agency over allegations of foreign interference in the province's elections. He says he w...
May 08, 2023
GPFC accepting donations and offering free services for wildfire evacuees
The Grande Prairie Friendship Centre is asking for donations to support wildfire evacuees in Grande Prairie, as well as offering a number of free services.The Friendship Centre is requesting hygiene p...
May 08, 2023
Alberta wildfire update, May 8
Starting May 9 at 9 a.m., any Albertan who has evacuated under mandatory order for seven consecutive days or more can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment to help during this difficult ti...
May 08, 2023
Information sought on suspect in Peace River vandalism spree
Peace Regional RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a rash of vandalism cases in Peace River. Mounties say they have received several reports of doorbell cameras and other...
May 08, 2023
Todd Loewen pauses campaign due to wildfires
Saying he needs to support and help communities in his region deal with the current wildfire situation, Central Peace-Notley UCP candidate Todd Loewen has announced that he is pausing his election cam...
May 08, 2023
Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open
Valrie Ttreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she's the tournament director for the National Bank Open, ...
May 08, 2023
Samsonov's injury status unclear ahead of Game 4 with Maple Leafs facing elimination
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination. The Maple Leafs goaltender left Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of...
May 08, 2023
Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says wildfires forced 1600 people to leave the community
UPDATE May 10 from The Canadian PressIndigenous Services Canada says a wildfire has destroyed 45 structures in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and 1600 people have been forced to leave. Power infrastructure...
May 08, 2023
'Persona non grata:' Canada expelling Chinese diplomat after threats to Tory MP
OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expelling Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, whom Canada's spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Ko...
May 08, 2023
TB screening planned for Nunavut hamlet battling outbreak since 2021
PANGNIRTUNG, Nunavut - The Nunavut government and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, a group representing Inuit in the territory, are holding a community-wide screening clinic for tuberculosis in Pangnir...
May 08, 2023