The Canadian Press GRANDE CACHE, Alta.–Concerns are being raised about Alberta’s new policy on rehabilitating orphaned bears after a grizzly cub was killed by wildlife officers this week. The province lifted a ban on private rehabilitation of cubs last month but it only applies to black bears. Two women rescued […]
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The Canadian PressMelanie Marquis SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que.–Conservative leader Andrew Scheer rallied his troops in Quebec yesterday, promising them there would be more former Bloc Quebecois members joining their ranks. In a speech at a party meeting in Saint-Hyacinthe, he told some 400 supporters there would be more new members like Michel […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a byelection for the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, only days after pledging $60 million in federal funding for an aluminum-smelting project in the area. Voters there will head to the polls on June 18 to elect a new member […]
The Canadian PressMaija Kappler TORONTO–At campaign events yesterday, both Ontario’s Liberal premier and the leader of the New Democratic Party refused to commit to the possibility of joining forces to form a coalition government should the Progressive Conservatives win a minority in the upcoming election. Premier Kathleen Wynne told supporters […]
Staff Be sure to mark Sept. 15 on your calendar as that’s the date for this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day. Town council will vote tonight to award a tender to The Miller Group of Winnipeg to be the household hazardous waste service provider for the town this year at […]
The Associated PressLarry Lage WINNIPEG–Dustin Byfuglien is a big problem for Vegas. The 6’5″, 260-pound Winnipeg defenceman can do it all, as the Golden Knights saw up close when he helped the Jets win Game 1 of the Western Conference final on Saturday night with a goal and an assist. […]
From the MNRF Eight new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. These were located in the Kenora, Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, Red Lake, and Nipigon districts. Of note, Red Lake Fire #20, located near Pikangikum First Nation, was listed as “not under control” at five hectares. […]
By Larry Lage The Associated Press WINNIPEG — Dustin Byfuglien is a big problem for Vegas. The 6-foot-5, 260-pound Winnipeg defenceman can do it all, as the Golden Knights saw up close when he helped the Jets win Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with a goal and an […]
The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s doctrine office, once responsible for the Inquisition, the Index of Prohibited Books and famous for its centuries of secrecy, is reminding scholars that it’s actually a fairly accessible and transparent place. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith is hosting an […]
By Terry Tang The Associated Press Emma and Liam were the most frequently chosen baby names for 2017. For the fourth year in a row, Emma was the top girl’s name according to the annual list of the most popular baby names released by the Social Security Administration on Friday. […]
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out trans fats from the global food supply in the next five years. The United Nations agency has in the past pushed to exterminate infectious diseases, but now it’s […]
By Jeremy Hainsworth And Rob Gillies The Associated Press VANCOUVER — A pipeline project that would vastly expand Canadian oil exports to Asia is dividing the country, pitting indigenous groups and people who fear damage to the scenic coastline near Vancouver against the central government and the influential energy industry. […]
