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MP Motz launches budget survey for constituents
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Local MP Glen Motz has launched budget surveys so that he can bring the views of his constituents to Ottawa."Ottawa needs to hear how COVID and other policy decisions by the federal...
Jan 29, 2021
A look at the details of the new COVID-19 related travel restrictions
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal government unveiled new restrictions on travel Friday designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's a look at what they are. Flights: - as of Jan. 31 and until April 30,...
Jan 29, 2021
Unclear whether inquiry's report into Alberta oil and gas foes will meet deadline
CALGARY - A spokesman for Alberta's inquiry into the funding of oil and gas industry critics is not confirming whether its report will be handed in by its Sunday deadline.Alan Boras says there will be...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021
John Chaney, 89, Temple's commanding basketball coach, dies
PHILADELPHIA - John Chaney, one of the nation's leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, died Friday. He was 89. The university said he died aft...
Jan 29, 2021
Whitecaps acquire veteran goaltender Evan Newton from Indy Eleven
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired goalkeeper Evan Newton from United Soccer League club Indy Eleven and signed him to a two-year contract through 2022, with a club option for 2023.The ...
Jan 29, 2021
Opening ceremonies for Polar Plunge on Sunday
The Opening Ceremony for the 10th annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Alberta takes place this weekend.This year, the entire event is happening virtually. Plunge season is from Jan. 31 to March 1...
Jan 29, 2021
Canada suspends sun flights, insists on COVID tests, quarantine for air travellers
OTTAWA - Winter-weary Canadians eyeing a vacation were told to spike travel plans Friday as Ottawa cancelled flights to popular sun destinations, ordered all arrivals to test for COVID-19, and swallow...
Jan 29, 2021
No longer sustainable for social media giants to self-police on content: Facebook
OTTAWA - The head of public policy for Facebook Canada says it's no longer sustainable for social media companies to self-police questionable content. Kevin Chan told a House of Commons committee toda...
Jan 29, 2021
Constance Isherwood, B.C.'s oldest lawyer, closes deal hours before dying at 101
VICTORIA - Constance Dora Isherwood, a trailblazer for women in B.C.'s legal profession and the oldest practising lawyer in the province, was still working two hours before she died Tuesday at the age...
Jan 29, 2021