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Environment Canada expands air alerts as wildfire smoke spreads over B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada's special air-quality statements for wildfire smoke have now expanded to cover most of British Columbia, with air quality at its worst possible level in parts of the Fra...
Sep 05, 2025
Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is launching a suite of new measures to support sectors hit hardest by U.S. tariffs. Friday's announcement includes $5 billion for a new fund to...
Sep 05, 2025
Driver uninjured after vehicle hits elk near Kinistino
The Kinistino Fire Department was called to a vehicle collision with wildlife Thursday night. A vehicle struck an elk on Hwy 3 at about 10:45 p.m. Crews arrived on scene and assessed the lone occupant...
Sep 05, 2025
Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid for Afghans after earthquake
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of people affected by Sunday's deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. A news release issued b...
Sep 05, 2025
Carney pledges incentives for canola sector, delays EV mandate
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is launching a new $370 million production incentive to help Canada's canola producers. The government says its new biofuel production incentive is meant...
Sep 05, 2025
Two people, including self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada,’ facing charges after RCMP raid in Richmound
The woman who styles herself the "Queen of Canada" is one of two people facing charges after the RCMP made a number of arrests on Wednesday at the disused school in Richmound, Sask. that had become th...
Sep 05, 2025
Celebrate “Gratitude for Grandparents” A Free Family Event
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon as we celebrate the wisdom, love, and legacy of grandparents and seniors in our community at Gratitude for Grandparents - a free, family-friendly event on Saturday...
Sep 05, 2025
Alberta government to release revised school library book ban
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is set to release this afternoon its revised school library book ban. The new version would come three days after the government directed school boards to pause their...
Sep 05, 2025
NewsAlert: Carney pledges $370M in incentives for canola sector
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government is launching a new $370 million production incentive to help Canada's canola producers. The government says its new biofuel production incentive is meant...
Sep 05, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Carney delays EV mandate by one year, launches cost review
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will waive its electric vehicle sales target for 2026 models. The EV sales mandate introduced by the Liberals under former prime minister Justin ...
Sep 05, 2025