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Emhoff whisked out of event following security concern
WASHINGTON (AP) - Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, was whisked out of an event Tuesday at a Washington high school by Secret Service agents following an apparent security conc...
Feb 08, 2022

Chronic pain workshops available in South Zone
A chronic pain self-management workshop from Alberta Health Services returns later this month.Beginning on Feb. 16, the free six-week program provides chances for those with chronic conditions or at r...
Feb 08, 2022

Family members of Indian migrants who died at border in Winnipeg for funeral
WINNIPEG - A small funeral was held on the weekend for an Indian couple and their two children who died while trying to cross into the United States by foot during treacherous winter conditions in sou...
Feb 08, 2022

Appeal to local politicians for aid in doctor recruitment
MEDICINE HAT, AB - A health-care advocacy group is making an appeal to local politicians to do more to attract family doctors to the region.The Palliser Friends of Medicare says local access to health...
Feb 08, 2022

Keith Ritz wins Cypress County byelection
DUNMORE, AB - Unofficial results from Cypress County indicate that Keith Ritz has been elected in Ward 9 - Suffield.The posted results show Ritz won the byelection vote by a 68-28 margin over Layla Vi...
Feb 08, 2022

Quebec announces reopening plan that lifts most COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March
MONTREAL - The Quebec government says most COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted across the province by March 14 - except for mask mandates and the vaccine passport system. Premier Franois Legault anno...
Feb 08, 2022

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, both in Ottawa and various cities across Canada. All times eastern: 1:25 p.m. ...
Feb 08, 2022

Familiarity played a role in Masoli signing with Ottawa Redblacks
When it came time for Shawn Burke to make his first major move as a CFL general manager, he looked to a familiar face. The Ottawa Redblacks made a huge splash Monday night, signing veteran American qu...
Feb 08, 2022

Latest road closure a surprise to mayor of Coutts
COUTTS, AB- Like many, the mayor of Coutts was surprised to learn of another blockade at the border crossing into the U.S. late last night. It was the latest development in the unfolding drama that's ...
Feb 08, 2022

Republican who ousted Sanford making another run at SC seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Katie Arrington - the South Carolina Republican who ousted Rep. Mark Sanford in a 2018 GOP primary, only to lose in the general election - is now mounting a primary challenge to ...
Feb 08, 2022