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Ethics watchdog bites former envoy to U.S. over corporate meetings with ministers
OTTAWA - Canada's former ambassador to the United States has been cited by the federal ethics watchdog for improper lobbying after he left office. David MacNaughton was Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's...
Sep 16, 2020
Another COVID-19 postponement: Canada Summer Games pushed back to 2022
With the health and safety risks around COVID-19, and the inability to deliver a "phenomenal" event, the Niagara 2021 Canada Summer Games have been postponed until 2022. The Canada Games Council (CGC)...
Sep 16, 2020
No new freedoms for man who killed five at Calgary house party while delusional
EDMONTON - The Alberta Review Board says a mentally ill man who stabbed and killed five young people at a Calgary house party has been making progress but will not be going into a group home...
Sep 16, 2020
CN says bridge repairs underway near Hope, B.C., after 60 CP freight cars derail
HOPE, B.C. - CN Rail says work is now underway to recover the 60 freight cars that derailed off a bridge Monday about 100 kilometres east of Vancouver. A statement from the company says the ...
Sep 16, 2020
Recreational vehicle stolen at Makwa Lake Resort
Loon Lake RCMP are investigating the theft of a side-by-side from a property in Makwa Lake Resort.The incident occurred at some point between September 6 to 11. The vehicle is described as a red 2010 ...
Sep 16, 2020
NESD online learning environments revamped
The North East School Division (NESD) Board of Education received a an update on how online learning looks and is progressing for the 2020-2021school year.On March 13, students and teachers were sent ...
Sep 16, 2020
Federal Reserve adjusts inflation target, rate unchanged
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve adjusted its inflation target to seek price increases above 2% annually, a move that will likely keep interest rates low for years to come. The Fed on Wednesday also l...
Sep 16, 2020
Canadian retailers scramble to keep up with surging demand for patio heaters
TORONTO - As the weather gets cooler and COVID-19 cases start to surge again, more and more Canadians are looking to extend patio season by adding a heater to their outdoor space. The demand for ...
Sep 16, 2020
Doubling down on community fundraiser
Prince Albert's Rose Garden Hospice Association will be receiving a nice boost to their fundraising due to the generosity of a few local business owners.Owners of the Tim Hortons franchise in P.A., Ed...
Sep 16, 2020
NCLA reflects on previous fundraising year, looks ahead to 2021
The Northwest Community Lodge Association (NCLA) gathered for its AGM yesterday to plan for 2021's fundraising efforts. The group is focused on raising funds to help furnish and provide equipment for ...
Sep 16, 2020