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Multiple injuries in Philadelphia bus shooting, following 3 fatal gunfire incidents in as many days
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Authorities in Philadelphia say another shooting involving a city bus resulted in multiple bystanders being injured Wednesday, following three fatal gunfire incidents on the transi...
Mar 06, 2024
Lawsuit takes on Alberta Energy Regulator, province over Kearl oilsands releases
EDMONTON - An Alberta First Nation has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the province's energy regulator and the government over releases from an oilsands mine, alleging the agency acted in bad faith a...
Mar 06, 2024
Oilers bolster forward lines with acquisition of Henrique, Carrick from Ducks
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers bolstered their forward lines on Wednesday, acquiring centres Adam Henrique and Sam Carrick from the Anaheim Ducks. In the deal that also involves the Tampa Bay Lightnin...
Mar 06, 2024
Health Canada to completely ban use of strychnine poison by September
Health Canada says it plans to completely ban strychnine after completing public consultations on use of the powerful poison. The announcement was made in a conference call between Health Canada offic...
Mar 06, 2024
Trudeau speaks with King Charles for first time since monarch's cancer diagnosis
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and King Charles spoke today for the first time since the King's cancer diagnosis. The Royal Family says the King held an audience with the Canadian prime minist...
Mar 06, 2024
Grymes preparing for life off the gridiron through CFL mentorship program
TORONTO - He still considers himself a player but Aaron Grymes is preparing for life after football. Grymes, 33, is participating in the CFL mentorship program. The joint venture between the league an...
Mar 06, 2024
Prince Albert Police officer enters not guilty pleas in assault case
A Prince Albert Police officer, facing three charges of assault, is maintaining his innocence.Const. Dillon Husky was not present when his matters were discussed Wednesday afternoon at Prince Albert P...
Mar 06, 2024
Prince Albert benchmark home price tops $240,000
Homebuyers in Prince Albert are looking at another increase in costs as the city's benchmark home price now sits at just under $241,000. That marks a 0.9 per cent increase, which while growing is smal...
Mar 06, 2024
Federal procurement department punishes companies that worked on ArriveCan app
Ottawa says it has suspended the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from bidding or working on government contracts that have security requirements. Public Services and Procurement Ca...
Mar 06, 2024
Canada's future funding for UN relief organization in Gaza Strip still in limbo
OTTAWA - Canada hasn't made a final decision on whether to resume funding to the UN aid organization in Gaza when its next scheduled payment is due in April. A senior government source, speaking on co...
Mar 06, 2024
