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Question marks remain on Canadian curling scene ahead of new season and quadrennial
A new big-money invitational event was trumpeted this week as a kickoff to the 2022-23 curling season. The announcement also helped shine a spotlight on some of the uncertainty on the Canadian curling...
Jun 23, 2022
Rempel Garner bows out of running for Alberta UCP leadership, citing caucus divisions
EDMONTON - Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she will not run in the race to replace Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, characterizing his United Conservative caucus and party as rife with anger,...
Jun 23, 2022
Brown and Blake should battle for sprint gold at Canadian championships
LANGLEY, B.C. - In between the photos of Jerome Blake standing on the medal podium or sprinting down the track, there are fashion photos of him posing in a sheepskin coat on a deserted road, or a butt...
Jun 23, 2022
Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald says suspension unlawful
OTTAWA - Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald and her lawyers say the organization's move to suspend her and prevent her from attending its annual general assembly is a violatio...
Jun 23, 2022
Q&A: How far in advance should you apply for a passport? Should you camp out in line?
MONTREAL - Some Canadians have been facing long delays to renew or obtain travel documents in recent weeks, leading to frustration and long lineups outside passport offices across the country. Here ar...
Jun 23, 2022
CFJC Midday - Financial Planning 101; Abbott Wealth Management's guide to finding certainty in such uncertain times
John Van Limbeek from Abbott Wealth Management outlines the three key questions a financial plan should cover, and discusses the importance of both short term and long term plans.
Jun 23, 2022
A look at past papal visits to Canada as Francis prepares for upcoming tour
The Vatican has released details of Pope Francis' trip to Canada from July 24 to 29. It is to begin with stops in and around Edmonton, including a visit to the site of a former residential school. The...
Jun 23, 2022
A look at the former Alberta residential school site Pope Francis plans to visit
The Vatican has provided more details on Pope Francis' planned visit to Canada next month. The itinerary includes a stop at the site of a former residential school in Maskwacis, south of Edmonton. Her...
Jun 23, 2022
Canada joins international agreement to help Indigenous businesses access new markets
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Mary Ng says she wants Indigenous people - as the founders of trade in Canada - to benefit more from global free trade agreements. At a ceremony in Ottawa with In...
Jun 23, 2022
Agents search home of Trump-era Justice Dept. official
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal agents have searched the Virginia home of a Trump-era Justice Department official who championed efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the results of the 2020 electio...
Jun 23, 2022
