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Promoting Alberta’s tourism industry in Europe
Minister of Tourism and Sport Joseph Schow will travel to France and Germany to showcase Alberta as the international destination of choice to live, play and visit.According to provincial officials, A...
Nov 08, 2023

Two killed in crash near Swift Current
Swift Current, SK--Two men are dead following a crash on Highway # 4 near Lac Pelletier Tuesday evening.RCMP say around 8:15 p.m., a truck and minivan collided. The drivers of both vehicles were decla...
Nov 08, 2023

Public sector strikes: Quebec nurses, health staff launch two-day walkout
MONTREAL - Quebec health-care workers launched a two-day strike today, the latest group to walk off the job over stalled contract talks with the provincial government. The Fdration interprofessionnell...
Nov 08, 2023

House Republicans will subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans will issue subpoenas on Wednesday to members of President Joe Biden's family, taking their most aggressive step yet in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by De...
Nov 08, 2023

Quebec mayor, 23, resigns mid-mandate because of burnout from managing forest fires
CHAPAIS, Que. - One of Quebec's youngest mayors says she is stepping down because she is suffering burnout from last summer's historic wildfire season. Isabelle Lessard was acclaimed in 2021 as mayor ...
Nov 08, 2023

Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad
TORONTO - The post-season honours continue for Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, recently named the East Division's outstanding player nominee, earned a spot on the CFL all-star team We...
Nov 08, 2023

Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia
In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win. And that hunt won't be any easier at the 24-team tournament that opens Friday in Indonesia with Spain, Mali an...
Nov 08, 2023

5 events at Medicine Hat Public Library this month
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The local library can be a place where Hatters can learn, play and explore. Here's five events taking place at the Medicine Hat Public Library.1. Family DayEvery Sunday, 1-5 p.m.A d...
Nov 08, 2023

Youngkin expresses disappointment in legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, pledges bipartisanship
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - While expressing disappointment in Tuesday night's legislative wins by Virginia Democrats, GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged to work with the party's new legislative majority on bip...
Nov 08, 2023

Elected officials raise alarm about 'terrifying' rise in antisemitism in Canada
OTTAWA - Federal politicians are raising the alarm about what they say is an increase in antisemitism in Canada after a Montreal-area synagogue and a local Jewish organization were hit with firebombs ...
Nov 08, 2023