Category Archives: Canada
IOC firm on financial contribution should Calgary pursue and win 2026 Games
CALGARY - The International Olympic Committee won’t contribute more than the $1.2 billion already committed to Calgary if the city wins the bid for the 2026 Winter Games. Alberta Premier Rachel ...
Oct 24, 2018
Natural anthrax killed 13 bison on farm in northern B.C., Agriculture Ministry says
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Thirteen bison on a farm in northeastern British Columbia died of naturally acquired anthrax, a bacteria that the Agriculture Ministry says can remain dormant in certain soil con...
Oct 24, 2018
Alberta band settles long standing land claim for $113 million and swath of land
EDMONTON - After decades of failed negotiations, broken promises, standoffs, arrests and global condemnation, Alberta, Canada, and the Lubicon Lake Band have announced a landmark land settlement and c...
Oct 24, 2018
Alberta band settles long standing land claim for $113 million and swath of land
EDMONTON - After decades of failed negotiations, broken promises, standoffs, arrests and global condemnation, Alberta, Canada, and the Lubicon Lake Band have announced a landmark land settlement and c...
Oct 24, 2018
Gun-control groups question federal commitment to proposed handgun ban
MONTREAL - Groups representing survivors and families of victims of Quebec mass shootings are questioning the Liberal government’s commitment to eliminating handguns and assault weapons on the e...
Oct 24, 2018
Driver training, safer intersections highlight Saskatchewan throne speech
REGINA - Saskatchewan’s throne speech Wednesday outlined the government’s plans for the fall sitting of the legislature. Here are some of the highlights: - Changes to commercial driver tra...
Oct 24, 2018
Gun-control groups question federal commitment to proposed handgun ban
MONTREAL - Groups representing survivors and families of victims of Quebec mass shootings are questioning the Liberal government’s commitment to eliminating handguns and assault weapons on the e...
Oct 24, 2018
Driver training, safer intersections highlight Saskatchewan throne speech
REGINA - Saskatchewan’s throne speech Wednesday outlined the government’s plans for the fall sitting of the legislature. Here are some of the highlights: - Changes to commercial driver tra...
Oct 24, 2018
Newfoundland harassment investigation misses scope of problem: critics
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Tensions were high in Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature today as members moved to address reports on harassment by two ousted members of the Liberal caucus, with s...
Oct 24, 2018
Newfoundland harassment investigation misses scope of problem: critics
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - Tensions were high in Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislature today as members moved to address reports on harassment by two ousted members of the Liberal caucus, with s...
Oct 24, 2018
