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'Toxicity' and 'obstructionism': Trudeau tells Canadians Parliament is dysfunctional
OTTAWA - Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is painting Parliament as a place of "toxicity" and "obstructionism" to his minority government's agenda, fuelling growing speculation of a possible election call...
Jun 22, 2021

Former labour leader, Liberal candidate among three new Senate appointments
OTTAWA - Three new senators, including a high-profile labour leader, have been named to the upper chamber on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Hassan Yussuff, who just stepped down from a s...
Jun 22, 2021

Pattison Media acquires stake in leading podcast creator Everything Podcasts
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-based Pattison Media is entering the podcast market.In a news release issued Tuesday (June 22), Pattison Media President Rod Schween announced the partial acquisition of Everything...
Jun 22, 2021

Kamloops' Pattison Media acquires stake in leading podcast creator Everything Podcasts
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-based Pattison Media is entering the podcast market.In a news release issued Tuesday (June 22), Pattison Media President Rod Schween announced the partial acquisition of Everything...
Jun 22, 2021

Temporary COVID-19 vaccine clinic set up in Woodgrove Centre for first doses
NANAIMO - Anyone who hasn't yet received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine has a new way to get the jab. Island Health announced a temporary walk-in clinic at Woodgrove Centre on Tuesday, June 22. ...
Jun 22, 2021

Coal companies hope to move forward with mines in Alberta despite roadblocks
Two coal companies planning to develop mines in Alberta's Rocky Mountains say they hope to move forward despite new regulatory and political roadblocks. Riversdale Resources, which had its proposed Be...
Jun 22, 2021

Advisory body was 'very keen' to have Indigenous Supreme Court candidate: Campbell
OTTAWA - The head of an independent advisory board on Supreme Court appointments says the body was "very keen" to find an Indigenous candidate to fill the latest vacancy. But Kim Campbell suggests at ...
Jun 22, 2021

UNESCO says industry, poor governance "likely" endanger Canadian World Heritage site
A United Nations agency says Canada's largest national park is now so threatened that it could likely be placed on the list of World Heritage sites in danger. UNESCO released the finding on Alberta's ...
Jun 22, 2021

Search and rescue teams seek missing 70-year-old Quesnel man
QUESNEL - The search is on for a missing 70-year-old Quesnel man.Norman Lawrence of Quesnel hasn't been seen since last Thursday says his friend, Michel Zuber."He was out looking for some trails to se...
Jun 22, 2021

11 of Canada's worst tornado events over the years
A tornado carved a destructive path through the town of Mascouche, Que., on Monday, punching holes into roofs, uprooting trees and killing one man who had taken shelter in a shed. According to Environ...
Jun 22, 2021