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Canadian truckers crossing U.S. border will not be required to submit proof of vaccination
This story has been updatedMEDICINE HAT, AB - As of January 15th truck drivers entering Canada are expected to provide proof of vaccination before crossing the border.This mandate will be put in place...
Jan 13, 2022

CPNewsAlert: Quebec to lift COVID-19 curfew Monday, extend vaccine passport to retail
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Franois Legault says the COVID-19 curfew he imposed across the province in December will be lifted on Monday. He told reporters today the health order can be ended because th...
Jan 13, 2022

Canadian troops in Ukraine pressing ahead with training mission amid Russia tensions
OTTAWA - The commander of Canadian troops in Ukraine says his soldiers are pressing ahead with their mission - preparing the eastern European country's military for war - amid the looming threat of a ...
Jan 13, 2022

No opportunities for return of NHL to Quebec City, commissioner tells government reps
MONTREAL - A meeting between Quebec government officials and the National Hockey League on Thursday produced little progress in the Legault government's hope to see the NHL return to the provincial ca...
Jan 13, 2022

Habs' Wideman suspended one game for head butt on Bruins' Haula
NEW YORK - Montreal Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman has been suspended one game by the NHL's department of player safety for a head butt on Boston Bruins forward Erik Haula. The incident occurred i...
Jan 13, 2022

Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills
WASHINGTON (AP) - All but acknowledging defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he's "not sure" his elections and voting rights legislation can pass Congress this year. He spoke at the Capitol after...
Jan 13, 2022

Feds give co-operative housing providers extra help to ease rental costs
OTTAWA - The federal government is giving co-operative housing providers millions in funding to ease rental costs, pledging relief for a sector that has sought to find new ways to provide help to tena...
Jan 13, 2022

Nominations open for MHC's Honorary Applied Degree
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat College is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Honorary Applied Degree."The passion and commitment of individuals is evident across our region and Medicine Hat Colle...
Jan 13, 2022

Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal
Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe new life into the lifeless deal to build a new arena for the Calgary Flames. The city and the Flames agreed on the arena...
Jan 13, 2022

Third party to determine if new partnership possible on cancelled Flames arena deal
Calgary's city council has voted unanimously to see if it's possible to breathe new life into the lifeless deal to build a new arena for the Calgary Flames. The city and the Flames agreed on the arena...
Jan 13, 2022