The Alberta government says it supports Calgary city council’s initiative to tackle the growing issue of drug-related gun violence and crime. A notice of motion from Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Coun. George Chahal went before council on Tuesday, proposing that…
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Low risk for Albertans to catch coronavirus from China, provincial health officials say
The province’s chief medical officer of health said Albertans are more at risk of catching influenza than they are of coronavirus from China. The United States confirmed its first case of the virus in Washington State on Tuesday, but Dr.…
Government knew of concerns about roof design of Saskatchewan Hospital: NDP
The NDP released documents Tuesday showing that concerns had been raised about the roof design at the new Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford (SHNB) early in the construction process. The $407-million hospital has been plagued by leaking water, first with…
‘I can’t believe how they handled it’: Man furious after wife finds rock in meal served on Air Canada flight
TORONTO — A Toronto man was left with a bad taste in his mouth after he said his wife discovered a rock in her in-flight meal on an Air Canada flight. Ayman Amer is an engineer and said he regularly…
Saputo defends reputation following Radio-Canada report about his past ties to organized crime
Quebec cheese mogul Lino Saputo has warned his lawyers could take action against Radio-Canada and its investigative team, following an Enquête report last week about his past ties to mobsters in the Canada and the U.S. In a statement released Tuesday morning, Saputo said the Enquête report “tried…
Nuamah no longer executive director of Pride Toronto
TORONTO — Pride Toronto says that Olivia Nuamah is no longer the head of the organization. The group, which is responsible for organizing the city’s annual Pride festivities, said in a short tweet Tuesday that Nuamah has been out of…
Most of Rideau Canal Skateway will be open Wednesday morning, NCC says
Posted January 21, 2020 5:24 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Nearly all of the Rideau Canal will be open for skating as of Wednesday morning, the National Capital Commission (NCC)…
N.S. Appeal Court judges reserve decision in William Sandeson case
HALIFAX — Three judges with the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal have reserved their decision on William Sandeson’s appeal of his conviction for the murder of a fellow university student in 2015. A two-day court hearing wrapped up Tuesday with…
Sandeson appeal decision now in hands of judges
January 21 2020 5:18pm It’s now up to a three-judge panel to decide whether William Sandeson will be granted his appeal of a new trial. As Graeme Benjamin reports, it could take months until a decision is rendered. ‘ });…
Bloc wants to slow down adoption of new NAFTA deal because of aluminum concerns
MONTREAL — The Bloc Quebecois says it will seek to slow down the adoption of the new trade deal between Canada, the United States and Mexico. Bloc leader Yves-Francois Blanchet told reporters today following a caucus meeting that his party…