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‘Serve all Albertans’: Smith says UCP majority government to focus on economy
UCP leader Danielle Smith said it's time to put personal and political attacks in the "rear-view mirror" and focus on the province's economy.Full Election Coverage: Alberta Votes 2023Smith's United Co...
May 30, 2023

Amid hot, dry weather, Quebec forest fire prevention group on high alert
MONTREAL - Quebec's forest fire prevention agency is maintaining a high alert and says the current weather is a cause for concern. The province on Sunday ordered a ban on open fires and the agency, kn...
May 30, 2023

Supporters of missing human-rights defender say he is being detained in China
OTTAWA - Family and supporters of a missing Chinese human-rights defender say they have credible word he has been imprisoned in China since October. They say in a statement that Dong Guangping is bein...
May 30, 2023

Government amending Atlantic Accords to include offshore wind energy, spur production
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says new legislation will let Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador tap into the potential of offshore wind power development. He introduced ...
May 30, 2023

'Frightening' Halifax wildfire shows risk when hot, dry weather hits Maritimes
The wildfire that ignited Sunday outside Halifax seemingly came out of nowhere, but experts say factors including a string of dry days, gusty winds and debris from post-tropical storm Fiona set the st...
May 30, 2023

Canada will keep up with U.S., won't cut corners on permitting reform, Wilkinson says
WASHINGTON - Canada's natural resources minister says he won't be "cutting corners" when it comes to the environmental assessment process for energy projects. Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is...
May 30, 2023

Drug policy advocate group Moms Stop the Harm wants meeting with Poilievre
OTTAWA - The co-founder of a network of mothers whose children died of drug overdoses says she wants to speak with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre about his opposition to prescribing a safer supp...
May 30, 2023

Open house tonight for city's Environmental Framework
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A come-and-go open house tonight offers citizens a chance to learn more about the development of the city's Environmental Framework and provide input into shaping its environmental ...
May 30, 2023

Crews try to balance cleanliness and convenience in city dog parks
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The City of Medicine Hat is seeking co-operation and understanding of residents during current clean-up operations in its dog parks.In a release the city says its contractors try to...
May 30, 2023

Air Canada failing to provide full services in both official languages: report
OTTAWA - The official languages commissioner says Canadian travellers - particularly francophones - are struggling to get service in their official language of choice from Air Canada. Raymond Thberge ...
May 30, 2023