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Conservative party admits error in failing to give notice of Patrick Brown fundraiser
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party of Canada says it made a mistake in failing to give notice of a fundraiser held by disqualified leadership contestant Patrick Brown. Spokeswoman Sarah Fischer says the ...
Mar 2, 2023
Southern Albertan charged in connection to improper care, slaughter and sale of livestock
WHEATLAND COUNTY, AB - The RCMP has apprehended a man on numerous charges related to livestock.In November 2022, the Alberta Agriculture Inspections and Investigation Section, RCMP Livestock Investiga...
Mar 2, 2023
Alberta Party hosting virtual town hall to talk about Budget 2023
Following the release of the Alberta Budget 2023 on Tuesday, the Alberta Party says Budget 2023 is titled "Securing Alberta's Future" but is in fact, a fiscal plan meant to secure the UCP's electoral ...
Mar 2, 2023
‘Our reality:’ Finance minister wants review of Alberta’s volatile revenue structure
EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's finance minister says he would like to see a panel formed within the next year and a half to address the province's often volatile revenue structure.Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA ...
Mar 2, 2023
Alberta band chief angry over silence from Imperial Oil after oilsands tailings spill
A northern Alberta band chief says he's angry over not being notified for nine months after two separate releases from an oilsands tailings pond. Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation say...
Mar 2, 2023
Quebec man found guilty of promoting hatred against Jews files application for appeal
MONTREAL - A Quebec man found guilty of wilfully promoting hatred against Jews is seeking leave to appeal his conviction. Gabriel Sohier Chaput's lawyer wrote in an application for permission to appea...
Mar 2, 2023
Guelph Gryphons teammates prepared to battle at CFL combine
They've been longtime teammates at the University of Guelph, but receiver Clark Barnes and defensive back Siriman Bagayogo will be all business at the CFL combine. Both players will attend the combine...
Mar 2, 2023
Oilers acquire veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from Coyotes
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers acquired forward Nick Bjugstad and defenceman Cam Dineen from the Arizona Coyotes for a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft and blue-liner Michael Kesselring on Thurs...
Mar 2, 2023
Yukon budget lays out $48.2-million surplus, funding for dental, inflation relief
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government is predicting a $48.2-million surplus in 2023 with a budget promising cash for housing, health care, infrastructure and inflation relief. The document, tabled by Fina...
Mar 2, 2023
Alejandro Kirk welcomed to Blue Jays spring training after birth of first child
DUNEDIN, Fla. - The familiar horns of "El Mechon" by Banda MS blared in the Toronto Blue Jays minor league facility on Thursday to welcome back catcher Alejandro Kirk. Kirk was trumpeted in to the clu...
Mar 2, 2023