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Federal environment minister says Alberta silence over oilsands spill 'worrisome'
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's nine-month silence over two releases of toxic oilsands tailings water is worrisome. He says Alberta is supposed to notify the federal gove...
Mar 09, 2023

Video to Go Through Camp Site Registration
It is less than a month until camping reservations launch! Brush up on how to book a nightly campsite before they open April 4. See the video below.
Mar 09, 2023

Security committee of parliamentarians begins latest foreign interference study
OTTAWA - The committee of parliamentarians that oversees national security says it has begun a study of foreign interference, following a request from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a statement, th...
Mar 09, 2023

RCMP investigating two alleged clandestine Chinese police stations in Quebec
MONTREAL - The Quebec RCMP say they are investigating two alleged secret police stations operated by Chinese authorities in the province. In a statement, the federal police force says its Integrated N...
Mar 09, 2023

Local teams push ahead with Pride events as NHL faces criticism
Sport is for everyone.That has been the mantra of almost every sports league recently, from the majors all the way down to local organizations.Lately, however, some of the messages put out by professi...
Mar 09, 2023

Canadian women's soccer team takes fight for pay equity to Parliament
Members of the Canadian women's soccer team take their fight for pay equity to Parliament today. Captain Christine Sinclair, Janine Beckie, Sophie Schmidt and Quinn, who goes by one name, are schedule...
Mar 09, 2023

Water Security Agency doesn’t expect flooding issues this spring
Major flooding isn't expected to be a concern in Saskatchewan this spring, as long as conditions stay close to normal.The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency released its 2023 spring runoff report Thur...
Mar 09, 2023

Ottawa to fast-track purchase of weapons for Canadian troops in Europe: Minister
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will fast-track the purchase of anti-tank, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weapons for the Canadian military with a mechanism last used during the war in...
Mar 09, 2023

Raptors' VanVleet heavily criticizes officiating after loss
LOS ANGELES - Fred VanVleet tried to take a double breath before addressing reporters. But the Toronto Raptors guard was unable to suppress his frustration with referee Ben Taylor and his crew. VanVle...
Mar 09, 2023

'Doesn't really matter where we're seeded:' Ravens eye four-peat at U Sports Final 8
Entering the U Sports men's Final 8 championship coming off a loss, again, is not a matter of concern for the Carleton Ravens. Winners of the last three national titles, the Ravens come in as the thir...
Mar 09, 2023