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Liberal budget bill passes in House of Commons after Conservative filibuster attempt
OTTAWA - The House of Commons passed the Liberal government's budget bill today, which seeks to roll out vast new incentives for clean energy and expending dental care subsidies - despite a Conservati...
Jun 8, 2023
STF believes education funding still not enough, province picking favourites among divisions
The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation (STF) believes the province is picking favourites when it comes to education funding.They held a news conference on Thursday where they once again shared their fr...
Jun 8, 2023
'Unmitigated gall': Senator rejects minister's call to pass Liberal guns bill quickly
OTTAWA - A battle appears to be brewing between senators and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino, as he tries to see the Liberals' controversial gun legislation passed swiftly into law. His office ...
Jun 8, 2023
Fresh D.C. breeze eases atmospheric angst as Canadian smoke chokes U.S. capital
WASHINGTON - Tourists in the U.S. capital are taking Canada's prodigious wildfire smoke in stride. Air quality alerts in Washington, D.C., reached "code purple" status today, one notch below the "maro...
Jun 8, 2023
Canadiens GM Kent Hughes says NHLers want to play in Montreal
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes disagrees with the perception that NHL players don't want to play in Montreal, noting that winger Cole Caufield was happy to commit to th...
Jun 8, 2023
New-look Alouettes eager to prove doubters wrong in 2023: 'They better be ready'
MONTREAL - For the first time in years, Montreal Alouettes general manager Danny Maciocia is entering a season where he can focus on football, and nothing else. The Alouettes open their season at home...
Jun 8, 2023
Name, roster, identity all taking shape for new Prince Albert Junior B squad
Junior B hockey is getting another life in Prince Albert, and the pieces are starting to fall into place. They've announced the arena they'll play out of already, and now they have a name and their fi...
Jun 8, 2023
Magic, comedy, dance and country highlight upcoming season at E.A. Rawlinson Centre
Prince Albert's E.A. Rawlinson Centre has been open for 20 years and to celebrate the milestone, a massive line up has been announced for the upcoming season.In addition to more familiar names such as...
Jun 8, 2023
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
The battle against hundreds of wildfires continues in Canada, as many jurisdictions are under either heat or air quality warnings from the federal government. Here's a look at developments Thursday: W...
Jun 8, 2023
Federal Liberals want to make hybrid work permanent for members of Parliament
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals want to make virtual participation in the House of Commons a permanent option for members of Parliament. All parties agreed to create a hybrid workplace amid lockdowns at...
Jun 8, 2023
