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Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout
OTTAWA - The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney but the party's failure to sweep many of its targeted ridings last night denied it a resounding majority mandate. A big part ...
Apr 29, 2025
Ottawa police say officer-involved shooting near downtown mall
OTTAWA - Police presence is heavy around a downtown Ottawa mall as police report an officer-involved shooting in the area. Ottawa Police said on social media the doors to the Rideau Centre were locked...
Apr 29, 2025
B.C. Premier David Eby not interested in taking on federal NDP leadership
OTTAWA - B.C. Premier David Eby says he's not interested in taking the helm of the federal NDP, now that the party finds itself without a leader following Monday's election. Eby would not say who he t...
Apr 29, 2025
Blanchet criticized by Parti Québécois as he promises to work with other leaders
MONTREAL - Bloc Qubcois Leader Yves-Franois Blanchet is calling for a "partisan truce" with other federal party leaders after Monday's federal election, even as he faces criticism from his party's pro...
Apr 29, 2025
Peace Regional RCMP Alberta Traffic Unit pulls the license of impaired truck drivers in Manning
Peace Regional RCMP's Alberta Traffic Unit suspended the licenses of two impaired truck drivers last week.On April 25, just after 8:00 p.m., Manning RCMP and the Alberta Traffic Unit conducted a check...
Apr 29, 2025
County of Grande Prairie Professional Firefighters warns against driving over fire hoses
The County of Grande Prairie Professional Firefighters is advising the public to use more caution when it comes to firefighter's equipment.The non-profit is reporting multiple vehicles drove over fire...
Apr 29, 2025
Elections Canada says more than 19.2M voters cast a ballot in federal election
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says more than 67 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election - more than 19.2 million people. While this election was widely expected to see increased ...
Apr 29, 2025
Province to update the Water Act
Alberta's government says it is exploring opportunities to make more water available by updating the Water Act - and wants to hear from Albertans.According to provincial officials, demand for water is...
Apr 29, 2025
Various drugs seized in multiple search warrants in Pinnacle and Lakeland
Grande Prairie RCMP's Drug Section and Police Dog Services executed multiple search warrants at a residence in the area of Pinnacle and Lakeland earlier this month.On April 16, the warrants were execu...
Apr 29, 2025
Calgary Stampeders take Australian punter Masin first overall in CFL's global draft
TORONTO - Australian punter Fraser Masin was the first player taken Tuesday in the CFL's global draft. The Calgary Stampeders took Masin, who played collegiately at Ole Miss, with the top selection, n...
Apr 29, 2025