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Contentious major projects bill falls under microscope as Liberals rush it through
OTTAWA - Provisions in the federal government's controversial Bill C-5 that would allow the executive branch to skirt laws in order to push forward major projects are likely to survive a court challen...
Jun 16, 2025
Quebec police searching for three-year-old girl who went missing in Montreal area
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police are searching for a three-year-old girl who was last seen in Montreal's LaSalle borough on Sunday morning. They say the girl was reported missing Sunday afternoon i...
Jun 16, 2025
Iran missile attacks on Israel kill 8. Israel warns some Tehran residents to evacuate before strikes
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks at Israel early Monday, killing at least eight people, while Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people in the middle of Tehran to e...
Jun 16, 2025
Canada's Diallo jumps 11 spots to No. 44 in ATP rankings after title win over weekend
LONDON - Canada's Gabriel Diallo jumped 11 spots to a career-high No. 44 in the ATP world men's tennis rankings after winning his first ATP Tour title over the weekend. Diallo defeated Belgium's Zizou...
Jun 16, 2025
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS - European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement with the continent when Prime Minister Mark Carney goes to Brussels later this month. Carney is set t...
Jun 16, 2025
Brad Paisley to headline Friday night concert at 2025 Grey Cup Festival
WINNIPEG - Country star Brad Paisley will perform at the 2025 Grey Cup Festival in November. The Grey Cup game is scheduled for Nov. 16 at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium. Paisley will perform Nov. 1...
Jun 16, 2025
Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday
OTTAWA - The "Canada Strong Pass' takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada. The pass also includ...
Jun 16, 2025
Vigen wins back-to-back Medicine Hat crowns
Former Grande Prairie resident Chanse Vigen has once again taken the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede crown. In the World Professional Chuckwagon Association's $10,000 Championship Final Heat on F...
Jun 16, 2025
Possible water disruption anticipated for Hythe residents
The County of Grande Prairie says a possible water disruption is expected for residents in Hythe.County crews are conducting water system repairs in the area of 107 Street and 108 Street, and possible...
Jun 16, 2025
38 Palestinians killed in new shootings near food distribution centers, medics say
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Gaza's Health Ministry says 38 Palestinians have been killed in new shootings in areas of food distribution centers in the south of the territory. The toll Monday was th...
Jun 16, 2025