Author Archives:
In the news for today: Ottawa oil and gas cap plans; AFN still looking for new Chief
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Feds to publish oil and gas cap plans today The federal Liberals will finally p...
Dec 7, 2023
Alberta government rejects amendments to Canada Pension Plan exit legislation
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's government has rejected a proposal that would have compelled it to respect the results of a referendum on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan. The U...
Dec 7, 2023
Defence expected to present case in murder trial of Saskatchewan Mountie
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Defence lawyers are expected to present their case today in the murder trial of a former Saskatchewan Mountie. Bernie Herman, who is 55, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree m...
Dec 7, 2023
Feds to publish plan for capping emissions from oil and gas sector today
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals will finally provide details on their long-promised oil and gas emissions cap today. The policy is a critical piece of Canada's long-term emissions reduction plan but tod...
Dec 7, 2023
N.W.T. legislature members meet to choose new premier, cabinet
YELLOWKNIFE - Newly elected members of the Northwest Territories legislature are meeting today to choose their new premier and cabinet. The territory doesn't have political parties. Under its consensu...
Dec 7, 2023
Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024, clearing a path for Putin's 5th term
MOSCOW - Russian lawmakers on Thursday set the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Members of the Federation C...
Dec 7, 2023
Hyman, McDavid lead Edmonton Oilers to 6-1 rout of Carolina Hurricanes
EDMONTON - Zach Hyman scored a hat trick, Connor McDavid recorded three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers scored early and often as they continued their quest to erase a poor start to the season, defea...
Dec 6, 2023
Rodrigues has 2 goals, 2 assists as Panthers beat Stars 5-4
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Evan Rodrigues tied a career-best with four points, Aleksander Barkov scored a goal off a crazy rebound to break a third-period tie and the Florida Panthers beat the Dallas Stars ...
Dec 6, 2023
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres in 7-player blockbuster
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Yankees acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a blockbuster trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres on Wednesday night. San Diego received right-handed pitchers Mich...
Dec 6, 2023
Juan Soto traded to New York Yankees from San Diego Padres, according to two AP sources
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star slugger Juan Soto in a trade with the cost-cutting San Diego Padres, according to two people with knowledge of the deal. The people ...
Dec 6, 2023
