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In the news today: UoT encampment ordered taken down, Nova Scotia needs new cash
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Toronto police to enforce encampment order. The Toronto Police Service says it will enforce a court order gran...
Jul 03, 2024

Habitat for Humanity receives discount on new Medicine Hat property
Medicine Hat's local Habitat for Humanity will buy new property to build a duplex at half price after city council approved a discount Tuesday.The original $119,800 price for 5244/5240 Southlands Dr. ...
Jul 02, 2024

Taiwan says China told Taiwan's coast guard to not interfere in the detention of Taiwanese boat crew
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan says China ordered Taiwan's coast guard away from interfering in the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat off the Chinese coast in what is seen as an increasing Chinese a...
Jul 02, 2024

Medicine Hat city council approves new employee whistleblower policy
Medicine Hat city employees will soon have access to a private external whistleblower phone line as part of an updated policy passed by city council on Tuesday.Changes to the Whistleblower Policy and ...
Jul 02, 2024

Spencer Horwitz, George Springer homer as Blue Jays hold on for 7-6 win over Astros
TORONTO - Spencer Horwitz had a solo shot and George Springer followed that with a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays held on for a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Justin Turner drov...
Jul 02, 2024

Medicine Hat approves rezone for South Country Village expansion
The land where a supportive seniors living residence is located in Medicine Hat was rezoned Tuesday to accomodate over a hundred more units and expand amenities.City council voted unanimously to rezon...
Jul 02, 2024

Taste of the Town: Moose and Squirrel Bistro
Local eateries are a key part to any community. They are more than just places to dine, they are places we gather to share an experience. Explore the flavors and stories behind our local eateries on T...
Jul 02, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mermis, Myers, Paré to one-year contracts
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defencemen Dakota Mermis and Philippe Myers, and forward Cdric Par, the NHL club announced Tuesday. All three signed one-year contracts worth US$775,000. ...
Jul 02, 2024

Liberal MP Ken McDonald says he won’t run again
OTTAWA - Liberal MP Ken McDonald, who opposed his party over the federal carbon price, says he won't run in the next federal election. McDonald has represented the riding of Avalon in Newfoundland and...
Jul 02, 2024

Medicine Hat faces 'identity crisis' amid changing energy profits and net-zero goals, says key staffer
Declining oil and gas profits and upcoming 2035 net-zero carbon targets are among the identity-shifting challenges the City of Medicine Hat will face in the next decade, according to a key figure guid...
Jul 02, 2024