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Atlantic Liberals slam Tories for opposing offshore wind legislation
OTTAWA - The Atlantic Liberal caucus is slamming the Conservative party for opposing new legislation that would extend the Atlantic accords to include renewable energy. The accords are two separate pi...
Sep 20, 2023

Food and beverage sales peak over $80 billion in first half of 2023, Farm Credit Canada says
The first half of 2023 was kind for Canadian food manufacturers.That's according to Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year update on its Food and Beverage Report which compiled data collected by Statisti...
Sep 20, 2023

Author Reading: Cathy Bendle "If You Were Here"
Cathy Bendle will read from her book, If You Were Here, on Tuesday, September 26 at the Prince Albert Public Library at 7:00 p.m.See the poster for details.
Sep 20, 2023

Blue Jays hope that hosting Canadian Futures Showcase helps grow baseball in Canada
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays may be in New York City fighting for a spot in the American League's post-season, but there is still top-flight baseball happening at Rogers Centre. Canada's best high ...
Sep 20, 2023

Canada Soccer to name new general secretary before announcing Herdman's successor
A successor to John Herdman as Canada soccer coach likely won't be named until next year. Canada Soccer said Wednesday that its board has decided the men's coaching position will be filled after a new...
Sep 20, 2023

Illegal tobacco growth costing three provinces $2.47 billion in taxes: retail report
VICTORIA - The governments of British Columbia, Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador lost up to $2.47 billion in tax revenues over four years due to the growth in illegal tobacco sales, says a conven...
Sep 20, 2023

Elks looking for third straight home win under Canadian quarterback Ford
TORONTO - Tre Ford has the Edmonton Elks on another home streak. Edmonton (4-10) will chase a third consecutive victory at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night when it hosts the B.C. Lions (9-4). The ...
Sep 20, 2023

Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program. Premier Danielle Smith, alon...
Sep 20, 2023

Parents' doubts persist after forum on Montreal supervised drug-use site near school
MONTREAL - Several parents say they were left with serious doubts after a tense Tuesday evening information session about a supervised drug-use site opening near their children's Montreal elementary s...
Sep 20, 2023

One man injured as police investigate series of incidents on Big River First Nation
One person was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fight broke out on the Big River First Nation.On Monday night, RCMP were called to the community after hearing reports of an injured man....
Sep 20, 2023