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Smith apologizes for comparing vaccinated Albertans with supporters of Hitler
UCP Leader Danielle Smith is apologizing for remarks she made in 2021 in which she compared the 75 per cent of Albertans who received a COVID-19 vaccine with supporters of Adolf Hitler and Nazi German...
May 08, 2023

Eby says he met CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a meeting with the regional director of Canada's spy agency over allegations of foreign interference in the province's elections. He says he w...
May 08, 2023

Alberta wildfire update, May 8
Starting May 9 at 9 a.m., any Albertan who has evacuated under mandatory order for seven consecutive days or more can apply for a one-time emergency evacuation payment to help during this difficult ti...
May 08, 2023

Wildfires continue in Alberta as premier, prime minister discuss aid plan
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has received an assurance of support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the province's battle against wildfires.Smith says she and Trudeau spoke ...
May 08, 2023

Valérie Tétreault advocates for mental health resources at National Bank Open
Valrie Ttreault stepped away from competitive tennis when she was just 23 in part because she was struggling with her mental health. Now that she's the tournament director for the National Bank Open, ...
May 08, 2023

Samsonov's injury status unclear ahead of Game 4 with Maple Leafs facing elimination
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Ilya Samsonov could still play a role with his team on the brink of elimination. The Maple Leafs goaltender left Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of...
May 08, 2023

TB screening planned for Nunavut hamlet battling outbreak since 2021
PANGNIRTUNG, Nunavut - The Nunavut government and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, a group representing Inuit in the territory, are holding a community-wide screening clinic for tuberculosis in Pangnir...
May 08, 2023

Artist uses beeswax and fire to paint in local art class
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A unique art-form uses beeswax, sap and fire to paint canvases.An artist from Camrose Alberta traveled here this weekend to share her love of it.The two day class was hosted at the ...
May 08, 2023

Defence minister says Canada wants to share advanced military technology with allies
OTTAWA - The defence minister says Canada is interested in sharing more advanced defence technology with its allies as the focus of a trilateral military deal between Australia, the United Kingdom and...
May 08, 2023

Canadian Luiji Vilain comfortable, confident entering second season with Vikings
Experience has been the great equalizer for Canadian Luiji Vilain. The 25-year-old Ottawa native is preparing for his second training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. The six-foot-four, 252-pound outs...
May 08, 2023