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Palestinian ambassador warned Ottawa of rising tensions, urges Israel peace talks
OTTAWA - The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she warned Ottawa six months ago that rising tensions in the region were going to explode into violence. Mona Abuamara, the chief representative of t...
Oct 17, 2023
Government plans business mission to Ukraine, introduces trade legislation
OTTAWA - The federal government introduced today legislation to update the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement and announced plans for a business mission to the country next year. International Trade ...
Oct 17, 2023
Former CFL player Klassen offering scholarship for post-secondary students
Michael Klassen is giving back in a rather unique way. The former CFL player has launched an unconventional scholarship contest through his company, strEATS, a Calgary-based restaurant chain. The prom...
Oct 17, 2023
Hollywood swashbuckler takes Prince Albert actress to uncharted waters
Prince Albert's Elizabeth Chamberlain, well known for her roles in the horror genre, has taken her movie career on a different course.Cursed Waters is set in the late 1600's - early 1700's time period...
Oct 17, 2023
Canada beats Poland and New Zealand to lock down playoff spot at mixed curling worlds
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom - Canada qualified for the playoffs at the world mixed curling championship with wins over Poland and New Zealand on Tuesday. Skip Felix Asselin and his crew out of the Glenmo...
Oct 17, 2023
Canadian Premier League announces nominees for Best Under-21 Player Award
Vancouver FC's James Cameron, Valour FC's Matteo De Brienne and Forge FC's Kwasi Poku are up for the Canadian Premier League Best Canadian Under-21 Player Award. The winner, decided in a vote by CPL c...
Oct 17, 2023
Sask. First Nation declares state of emergency following death of teen in Deschambault Lake
A Saskatchewan First Nation said it is in mourning after the death of a teenager in Deschambault Lake and is declaring a state of emergency.Earlier this month, a 17-year-old was found deceased in Desc...
Oct 17, 2023
Voting for House speaker is underway as Republicans try to elect Rep. Jim Jordan, a Trump ally
WASHINGTON (AP) - Voting for House speaker is underway Tuesday as Republicans try to elect firebrand Rep. Jim Jordan, elevating a chief ally of Donald Trump to a center seat of U.S. power and showing ...
Oct 17, 2023
Q and A Recording for Digital Game Development Grant
Did you miss our live Q&A featuring our Digital Game Development Grant?Don't worry! You can view the recording herehttps://buff.ly/3PVwNW1 Charles, our amazing Program Advisor, and past grant reci...
Oct 17, 2023
Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse eyes top job at Assembly of First Nations
OTTAWA - Manitoba regional chief Cindy Woodhouse has announced her candidacy in the upcoming Assembly of First Nations national chief election. Woodhouse said at an news conference today that Indigeno...
Oct 17, 2023
