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State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C., after McDougall Creek wildfire
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. - Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has lifted the state of local emergency in West Kelowna, B.C., more than a month after the McDougall Creek wildfire devastated the area. It s...
Sep 28, 2023
N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane says she won't run for re-election in upcoming vote
YELLOWKNIFE - The premier of the Northwest Territories has announced she won't be running for re-election in November. Caroline Cochrane says representing the N.W.T. has been among the highest honours...
Sep 28, 2023
Hospice donation completes circle for Pulp Mill reunion attendees
Giving extra money not used during a recent reunion of the Prince Albert Pulp Mill employees to the Rose Garden Hospice completed an emotional circle for one man.Bill Grosskleg knew Rose Daschuk, who ...
Sep 28, 2023
From Harper to Poilievre: what is the Conservative vision for Indigenous Peoples?
OTTAWA - When Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks about what his party's relationship with Indigenous Peoples would look like should he become prime minister, it's often about "economic reconc...
Sep 28, 2023
Third charge laid against accused man in bridge crash
A Christopher Lake man accused of impaired driving and causing a collision on the Diefenbaker Bridge in August is facing a third charge. Jeremy Miller, 29, now faces a charge of failing to show up to ...
Sep 28, 2023
Roadblock Lifted: Blue Jays radio crew would return to road if team makes playoffs
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays' radio rights-holder said Thursday that it will resume traditional in-person broadcasts of road games if the team makes the playoffs. Sportsnet's radio crew is on site ...
Sep 28, 2023
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has pledged his government will use the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution and pass legislation this fall to ensure the province's school pronoun policy...
Sep 28, 2023
Siksika man files human rights complaint against Alberta Health Services, hospital
SIKSIKA, Alta. - A man from a First Nation in southern Alberta has filed a human rights complaint against the provincial health agency and a local hospital, alleging anti-Indigenous discrimination led...
Sep 28, 2023
Homan cruises to opening-round win at PoinstBet Invitational
OAKVILLE, Ont. - Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based team stole points in five ends, including steals of two in the sixth and seventh ends, en route to an 11-1 win over Shaelyn Park on Thursday at the PointsB...
Sep 28, 2023
Prince Albert area business aims to open new doors for the north central area
The grand opening of a new business north of Prince Albert was appropriately marked on Thursday by the sawing in half of a two-by-four piece of wood.Lake Country Co-op's new "Homes by Lake Country" lo...
Sep 28, 2023
