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Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity
Vancouver police say they have apologized to a man who was shot with rubber bullets in a wrongful arrest over a case of mistaken identity. Police say in a statement that officers obtained "reliable in...
Feb 27, 2023
Alberta ministers travel to South Korea to promote responsible energy initiatives
Ministers Brian Jean and Rajan Sawhney are currently in South Korea with the goal of promoting economic opportunities in Alberta's energy industry. The provincial government says the mission to the Re...
Feb 27, 2023
Osoyoos, B.C., site of first Indigenous golf tournament in the province
VICTORIA - First Nations, Mtis and Inuit golfers will have a chance to compete in the inaugural Indigenous Championship British Columbia set for this May. The tournament is a partnership with the Offi...
Feb 27, 2023
New fundraiser to support The Mustard Seed's wellness programs
MEDICINE HAT, AB - After parting with the "Coldest Night of the Year" event, the Mustard Seed announces a new programIt's called "Move with the Seed," and it imparts a special message through walking,...
Feb 27, 2023
Province says health wait times are improving
A report from the provincial government says 90 days after launching its plan to crease wait times in Alberta, it is taking less time for Albertans to access urgent care.The Health Care Action Plan is...
Feb 27, 2023
Nunavut awaiting updated offer before signing onto federal health-care deal
YELLOWKNIFE - As provinces begin signing health-care funding agreements with the federal government, territories say further negotiations are needed to address challenges in the North. The federal gov...
Feb 27, 2023
Habitat for Humanity needs to build local committee
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Habitat for Humanity provides a path to affordable homeownership for families by building homes. Before they can build another one in Medicine Hat, they need to build a local commit...
Feb 27, 2023
Indigenous chiefs across Canada laud the pending approval of $2.8B settlement deal
VANCOUVER - First Nations leaders are voicing their formal support in Federal Court for a $2.8-billion settlement agreement to a class-action residential schools lawsuit. Former Tk'emlups te Secwepemc...
Feb 27, 2023
Studious raccoon shuts down South Kelowna, B.C., elementary school for the day
KELOWNA, B.C. - Some students at South Kelowna Elementary School in British Columbia got a surprise day off after a raccoon broke in and got comfortable in the building's ceiling. A statement from Cen...
Feb 27, 2023
Niederreiter arrives as Jets struggle to stay in the playoff picture
WINNIPEG - Nino Niederreiter was heading back to a hotel after a practice with the Nashville Predators on Saturday when he got called to the front of the team bus. The veteran forward was given the ne...
Feb 27, 2023