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'We lost too many children': Ukrainian heart doctor says admission to NATO is urgent
KYIV, Ukraine - A Ukrainian doctor who was forced to treat open-heart surgery patients in a bomb shelter last year says he's grateful for the assistance his country has received from Canada. But Dr. I...
Jun 12, 2023

Permanent refuge for Ukrainians who fled to Canada could be politically fraught
OTTAWA - Stakeholders and experts say it may be time to offer more-permanent status to Ukrainians who fled to Canada from the Russian invasion, but Canada will need to consult carefully with the Ukrai...
Jun 12, 2023

U15 SunDevils grab silver in LAX to the MAX tournament
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The SunDevils hosted a lacrosse tournament at Kinplex this weekend. They were able to pull a silver medal after a close loss to the Moose Jaw Mustangs. In the U15 division, there we...
Jun 12, 2023

No concerns raised at time of Beijing-linked donation: former Trudeau Foundation head
OTTAWA - Former Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation head Morris Rosenberg says concerns were never raised to him about a large donation to the charity from two Chinese businessmen connected to Beijing. ...
Jun 12, 2023

Richer countries like Canada must deliver proactive aid: head of UN rural food agency
OTTAWA - The head of a UN agency working to shore up rural food systems says richer countries need to focus on delivering proactive aid to developing countries instead of shifting to humanitarian work...
Jun 12, 2023

New tribute unveiled for George Dixon, the first Canadian to win a world boxing title
HALIFAX - A ceremony was held today on the Halifax waterfront to pay tribute to boxing great George Dixon, the first Black boxer and first Canadian to win a world title. About 50 people were on hand a...
Jun 12, 2023

Temporary two-week closure hits Milk River Emergency Department
MILK RIVER, AB - The Milk River Emergency Department is set to temporarily close, again. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has reported that the emergency department will halt operations due to a lack of ...
Jun 12, 2023

Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but elsewhere gusty winds are fuelling a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia. Here's a look...
Jun 12, 2023

Special air quality alert blankets majority of Alberta
CALGARY - As of June 12, Environment Canada (EC) has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for most of Alberta. While wildfires continue to impact the country, smoke is causing poor air quality and r...
Jun 12, 2023

Quebec makes progress against record wildfire season as blaze in B.C. grows
Quebec is on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusty winds fuel a huge blaze in northeastern British Columbia, forcing more evacuations. Premier Franois Legault says ther...
Jun 12, 2023