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Canada's new net-zero advisory panel to explore 'carbon budget' as part of 2050 goal
OTTAWA - The co-chair of an expert panel designed to advise Canada on how to reach net-zero emissions says it is exploring the idea of creating budgets for greenhouse gas emissions. Dan Wicklum says t...
Jul 07, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Jul 07, 2021
Officials: Storm lashing Florida strengthens into hurricane
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Weather forecasters say a storm that has been lashing Florida over the past day has intensified into a hurricane. The National Weather Service said Tuesday that Hurricane E...
Jul 06, 2021
Eric Adams wins Democratic primary in NYC’s mayoral race
NEW YORK (AP) - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City after appealing to the political center and promising to strike the right balance betwee...
Jul 06, 2021
New wheelchairs at Medicine Hat hospital
MEDICINE HAT, AB - New wheelchairs are making it easier for patients at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital to get around.The new chairs, called a Staxi System, adapt to whatever the patient's health n...
Jul 06, 2021
Toronto FC hopeful that Altidore impasse will soon come to a resolution
It appears Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, like most everyone else, is on the outside looking it when it comes to Jozy Altidore's impasse with the MLS club. Bradley, whose finger is usually on the...
Jul 06, 2021
First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C., area
LYTTON - One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to...
Jul 06, 2021
Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
LONDON - Jorginho converted the decisive penalty kick Tuesday to give Italy a 4-2 shootout win over Spain and a spot in the European Championship final. The midfielder took a trademark hop at the end ...
Jul 06, 2021
A 'river of ice': Cardston hit with brief but intense hail storm Monday
CARDSTON, AB - Residents and business owners in Cardston are dealing with the aftermath of a severe hail storm.Public Works Foreman at the Town of Cardston LeNark Duce says the first hailstone dropped...
Jul 06, 2021
Feds, province invest $444M in rent support for low-income Albertans
Close to 35,500 Albertans will be helped by a provincial and federal government investment in rental assistance.The governments are providing $444 million to meet the significant housing needs of low-...
Jul 06, 2021