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Family: Egypt activist deteriorated since hunger strike
CAIRO (AP) - The family of imprisoned Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah says that they have seen him on Thursday and that his condition has "deteriorated severely." The news of Abdel-Fattah's condit...
Nov 17, 2022
Northern Spirit Light Show is back for the holiday season
The Northern Spirit Light Show is returning to Evergreen Park this year, starting Thursday, November 17. Horse wagon rides also return this year, costing $5 per person or free for kids under 10. The s...
Nov 17, 2022
Snow removal, firefighters, weed control among discussion topics at City Hall budget talks
Snow Removal Grande Prairie city council voted to add $75,000 to enhance snow and ice control at transit stops on Day 2 of budget talks on Wednesday.Mayor Jackie Clayton says this was something the ci...
Nov 17, 2022
RCMP charge local company after a project to decrease metal theft
A project run by the Grande Prairie General Investigations Unit (GIS) and Criminal Intelligence Services Alberta (CISA) to decrease metal theft in the Grande Prairie area has led to charges for a loca...
Nov 17, 2022
In The News for Nov. 17: Calls to support countries close to Russia-Ukraine war
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 17 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 17, 2022
Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe
VICTORIA - British Columbia's incoming premier says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that's healthy and safe. Davi...
Nov 17, 2022
Climate Changed: Limited transportation infrastructure facing threats in the North
YELLOWKNIFE - Andrew Arreak says travelling on the ice - the main highway in Canada's Arctic - provides access to the land and food, connects communities and is part of Inuit identity. But climate cha...
Nov 17, 2022
Trudeau's Indo-Pacific tour stops in Thailand with trade focus
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Thailand for meetings aimed at expanding Canada's trade with the Indo-Pacific region. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum is a group of 2...
Nov 17, 2022
As Poland puts itself at risk next to war, more support could help: Polish ambassador
OTTAWA - As the investigation continues into how two Poles died in an explosion near their country's border with Ukraine on Tuesday, Poland's ambassador to Canada is urging the international community...
Nov 17, 2022
Canadian commander says NATO battle group in Latvia could beat back Russian attack
RIGA, Latvia - The Canadian officer commanding a NATO battle group in Latvia says Russian forces would be routed if they dared launch an attack against Canadian troops and their allies stationed in th...
Nov 17, 2022