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Ottawa to negotiate schedule for new icebreakers as existing fleet nears end of life
OTTAWA - The federal government says it doesn't know when Quebec shipyard Chantier Davie will deliver a fleet of new icebreakers to the Canadian Coast Guard. Officials say the schedule will depend on ...
Apr 10, 2023

Happening in the Hat, April 10-16
MEDICINE HAT, AB - If you want your event added to this weekly listing please send the details prior to Thursday of the week before the event to chris.brown@pattisonmedia.com.You can also check out ou...
Apr 10, 2023

Liberals expand loans and grants in budget, but students hoping for more next year
OTTAWA - This year's federal budget sets aside more than $800 million to expand loans and grants for the upcoming school year, but students are looking forward to permanent changes to financial assist...
Apr 10, 2023

Premier under investigation by Ethics Commissioner over COVID prosecution calls
A statement from the office of Alberta's premier says the Ethics Commissioner is investigating if Danielle Smith has interfered in the administration of justice in relation to a COVID prosecution."The...
Apr 10, 2023

Veteran Kadeisha Buchanan the latest injury setback for Canada coach Bev Priestman
Canada's injury list has grown ahead of Tuesday's friendly with fifth-ranked France in Le Mans. Canada Soccer says veteran defender Kadeisha Buchanan has returned to Chelsea, her English club team, fo...
Apr 10, 2023

Dalai Lama apologizes after video shows him kissing boy
DHARAMSALA, India (AP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama apologized Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism. A statement posted on his official website...
Apr 10, 2023

Police: 5 killed in shooting at downtown Louisville building
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A shooting Monday at a bank building in downtown Louisville killed five people and wounded at least six others, police said. The suspected shooter was also dead, police said. Lo...
Apr 10, 2023

Trump's response to criminal charges revives election lies
NEW YORK (AP) - Legally, the most important words former President Donald Trump said after he was charged with 34 felonies by the Manhattan District Attorney last week were "not guilty." But, politica...
Apr 10, 2023

Guyana's Rupununi Rodeo celebrates local cowboy culture
LETHEM, Guyana (AP) - Their horses' hooves kick up dust amid blaring country music as participants enter the arena to begin the Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo, a celebration of the cowboy lifestyle on Guyana...
Apr 10, 2023

China military 'ready to fight' after drills near Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - China's military declared Monday it is "ready to fight" after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in respons...
Apr 10, 2023