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Conservatives needs to start thinking about approach to Indigenous issues: MP
OTTAWA - National protests sparked by the opposition of some Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to a pipeline project in B.C. are also sparking debate in Conservative circles about the part...
Mar 02, 2020
Quebec activists maintain rail blockades despite tentative deal in B.C.
MONTREAL - Protesters in two regions of Quebec are maintaining their rail blockades for the time being in spite of a draft deal reached Sunday in British Columbia between Wet'suwet'en heredi...
Mar 02, 2020
Work on Coastal GasLink pipeline to resume following draft agreement
OTTAWA - Work is expected to resume today on a natural gas pipeline in British Columbia that has been at the centre of protests that have disrupted both rail and road traffic in many pa...
Mar 02, 2020
Ontario reports three new coronavirus cases, brings province's total to 18
TORONTO - Ontario reported three new cases of the novel coronavirus Monday, bringing the total in the province to 18. The province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, was expec...
Mar 02, 2020
Quebec court gives Ottawa four more months to amend assisted-dying law
MONTREAL - A Quebec court has given the federal government more time to amend its assisted-dying legislation. Ottawa was facing a March 11 deadline imposed last September by Quebec Superior Court...
Mar 02, 2020
'We will do better:' Alberta company apologizes for Greta Thunberg decal
CALGARY - An Alberta energy services company says its management accepts full responsibility for a decal the business distributed bearing its logo beneath a sexually ...
Mar 02, 2020
Alberta on line camping reservations to open March 10
EDMONTON, AB - Albertans anxious to reserve a spot for the camping season will be able to start making reservations soon.On-line bookings for comfort camping will begin on March 10th, with individual ...
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Fair Deal Panel seeking more input from Albertans
The UCP government's Fair Deal Panel is hoping Albertans, including those who have not already attended one of several town hall sessions, will respond to a new online survey.The survey will allow the...
Mar 02, 2020
Alberta wildfire season officially underway
EDMONTON, AB - The wildfire season in Alberta has officially begun.The provincial government said the early start is ahead by about one month from other jurisdictions, with research showing that wildf...
Mar 02, 2020 The Alberta wildfire season runs until October 31, 2020 (Photo courtesy the Government of Alberta)
Redcliff man facing counterfeit currency charges
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Medicine Hat police have charged a Redcliff man with multiple counterfeit money offences following an investigation.Austin Lane, 24, has been charged with possession of counterfeit ...
Mar 02, 2020 Medicine Hat police