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Tories vote in favour of bill enshrining long-term funding for child-care system
OTTAWA - Conservative members of Parliament joined other parties to vote in favour of a bill that enshrines the federal government's long-term commitment to a Canada-wide early learning and child-care...
Jun 19, 2023
Native women's association says high school students should be taught about genocide
OTTAWA - The Native Women's Association of Canada says the ongoing genocide of Indigenous peoples should be part of Canadian high school curriculums, and the organization has developed a graphic guide...
Jun 19, 2023
Lewis Hamilton on Red Bull’s F1 dominance: 'It's likely they will win every race'
MONTREAL - Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he's come to terms with the possibility of not winning a race this season. The Red Bull car is just too good. Red Bull is a perfect eight...
Jun 19, 2023
Manitoba to review deadly intersection, bring in experts if needed, says premier
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the province will bring in experts if necessary as part of a review to ensure safety at an intersection where 15 seniors were killed in a crashRCMP c...
Jun 19, 2023
Barrie Shave Tennis Classic results
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Barrie Shave Tennis Classic celebrated its 25th anniversary over the weekend, with 50 players participating in the tournament. The charity tournament raised a total of $9,435, w...
Jun 19, 2023
With starter and backup away, Greg Ranjitsingh set for first start in Toronto FC goal
TORONTO - With starter Sean Johnson and backup Tomas Romero away on international duty, Greg Ranjitsingh will make his first start in goal for Toronto FC on Wednesday at FC Cincinnati. The 29-year-old...
Jun 19, 2023
Fuel tax paused by provincial government until the end of the year
EDMONTON - The fuel tax pause has been voted to be extended through the remainder of 2023. Premier Danielle Smith and her UCP government campaigned on promising to extend the fuel tax pause during the...
Jun 19, 2023
Temple leader who supported separate Sikh state is shot dead in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. - The president of a Sikh gurdwara who was accused of murder and terrorism in India has been shot dead outside his temple in Surrey, British Columbia. The general secretary of the Guru Na...
Jun 19, 2023
Future business leaders shine at Medicine Hat Farmers' Market's kids day
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Once a summer, the Medicine Hat Farmers' Market offers "kids day." Usually vendors offer special discounts for kids, and a face-painter on-site. However, this year the market is enc...
Jun 19, 2023
Police investigation into 2018 Canada junior team questioned at parliamentary hearing
OTTAWA - The handling of the investigation into sexual assault allegations made against the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team was questioned at a parliamentary committee on Monday. Judge Rosemarie Aqui...
Jun 19, 2023