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RCMP arrest five people near natural gas pipeline construction site in northern B.C.
The RCMP say five people have been arrested at two camps in the area where a disputed natural gas pipeline is under construction in northwestern British Columbia. Police say Mounties responded to a co...
Mar 29, 2023
West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, joining at least 10 other states that have enacted laws restrict...
Mar 29, 2023
Calgary Flames sign Swedish draft pick William Stromgren
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have signed Swedish forward William Stromgren to a three-year, entry-level contract that will start next season. The Flames drafted Stromgren in the second round (45th) in...
Mar 29, 2023
Concerns raised over ingesting fibres from asbestos-cement water pipes
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Just how safe is the water we drink?It's a question raised during a recent episode of CTV's W5 program which took an in-depth look at asbestos-cement water pipes in municipal infras...
Mar 29, 2023
Vancouver Canucks to wear themed warm-up jerseys for annual Pride night
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks will wear themed warm-up jerseys when they host the Calgary Flames for their annual Pride celebration game Friday. The team announced Wednesday that the jerseys will ...
Mar 29, 2023
Natural spaces in Medicine Hat benefit from Adopt-a-Pond volunteers
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A Medicine Hat woman is asking other members of the community to adopt a pond, pathway or natural area close by that could use some attention.By taking ownership of natural areas ar...
Mar 29, 2023
MP Glen Motz says too much spending in 2023 budget
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Liberal government announced $59.5 billion of spending within the next five years in yesterday's 2023 budget report.Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's budget also made an emph...
Mar 29, 2023
World record continues McIntosh's rapid rise into swimming stardom
TORONTO - It took a couple of splits before John Atkinson realized Summer McIntosh's 400-metre freestyle swim at the Canadian trials might be something special. The 16-year-old from Toronto continued ...
Mar 29, 2023
Five things to know about Canada's electricity overhaul as budget spurs clean tech
OTTAWA - Clean electricity was one of the stars of Tuesday's federal budget, with almost $1 in every $8 of new spending the budget anticipates in the next five years targeting Canada's electricity dre...
Mar 29, 2023
Canadian tennis star Andreescu out with torn ankle ligaments
Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu says she sustained two torn ligaments in her left ankle in a recent match at the Miami Open. Andreescu provided an update on her status Wednesday on Twitter. The ...
Mar 29, 2023