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Alberta, Ottawa demand accountability ahead of meeting on Alberta CPP-exit proposal
EDMONTON - The Alberta and federal governments are calling on each other to be transparent and accountable ahead of a national meeting Friday on the province's proposal to quit the Canada Pension Plan...
Nov 1, 2023
Theatre for a cause: raising funds for fire protection
Miracle Theatre unveiled its eighth production to be performed in 2024: "A Comedy of Tenors" by Ken Ludwig.Miracle Theatre is a theatre fundraising organization for the community, and over the years t...
Nov 1, 2023
Canadian men make two changes to roster for four-team tournament in Spain
Fullback Cooper Coats and hooker Austin Creighton have replaced Ciaran Breen and Dewald Kotze on Canada's roster for La Vila International Rugby Cup in Spain. The 23rd-ranked Canadians play No. 19 Spa...
Nov 1, 2023
Stampeders confident they can earn another clutch road win over Lions
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders pulled off a huge road win over the B.C. Lions two weeks ago to save their season. Now, the Stampeders (6-12) will need to replicate that feat against the Lions (12-6)...
Nov 1, 2023
Studio Fair on its way
PRINCE GEORGE - With Halloween out of the way, it is the official launch of the Christmas shopping season.The CN Centre is abuzz with activity as Studio Fair is set to get underway. It is the largest ...
Nov 1, 2023
14-year-old raises over $800 for BC Children's Hospital
PRINCE GEORGE-14-year-old Murphy Crampton is an avid builder and Halloween fan and every year he spends every dollar he earns to build elaborate Halloween displays for the community to enjoy. This yea...
Nov 1, 2023
Tories brought in double the money that Liberals donors contributed in third quarter
OTTAWA - The federal Conservatives continue to hold a sizable fundraising advantage over the Liberals, collecting twice as much money from donors as the governing party did in this year's third quarte...
Nov 1, 2023
Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin says he wanted to return to duty after being cleared in trial
OTTAWA - Retired Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin says he wanted to return to duty after being acquitted in a sexual assault trial last December, but the Canadian Armed Forces didn't want him back. Fortin expres...
Nov 1, 2023
Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank held its key interest rate at five per cent in part because of the effect a wave of upcoming mortgage renewals is expected to have o...
Nov 1, 2023
Upcoming mortgage renewals part of why BoC held rate at 5%: Macklem
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank held its key interest rate at five per cent in part because of the effect a wave of upcoming mortgage renewals is expected to have o...
Nov 1, 2023