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Alberta ending agreement to hold people detained on immigration matters

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is ending an agreement to hold federal immigration detainees in provincial jails.

Jan 20, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name

OTTAWA — An Ottawa thoroughfare currently named after Canada's first prime minister is expected to receive a new Indigenous name later this year, the National Capital Commission said Thursday.

Jan 20, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Military shrinking footprint in Middle East to free up troops for other missions

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is shrinking its footprint in the Middle East to free up troops for missions in Europe and elsewhere.

Jan 20, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. signs 'historic' deal with First Nation after court fight over treaty rights

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A B.C. First Nation and provincial government have signed what's being called a historic agreement towards jointly managing land, water and resource development.

Jan 20, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Overwhelmed food charities say solution to hunger is higher incomes, not more funding

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador non-profit says dwindling funding and overwhelming demand is forcing the closure of its food helpline, but it's not looking for more money to keep it going.

Jan 19, 2023 8:15 PM Read more >

Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in set shooting

SANTA FE, N.M.

Jan 19, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

Postmedia announces plan to move 12 Alberta papers to digital-only, layoff staff

TORONTO — Postmedia is moving a dozen of its Alberta community newspapers to digital-only formats, eyeing more outsourcing deals for printing, laying off workers and selling the home of the Calgary Herald.

Jan 19, 2023 7:15 PM Read more >

Affordability payment portal now open

Beginning January 18, eligible Alberta parents and seniors can apply to receive $600 in affordability payments over six months.

Jan 19, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Alberta says first shipment of kid's pain reliever has arrived, will go to hospitals

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says its first shipment of children's pain reliever it ordered has arrived and will be distributed to hospitals immediately.

Jan 19, 2023 6:15 PM Read more >

‘Nobody deserves this’: St. Albert residents appalled by treatment of loved ones in long-term care

St. Albertans are calling for improvements to Alberta’s long-term care system in the face of what they describe as subpar treatment of their loved ones.

Jan 19, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >