An anonymous donor is offering new teachers $10,000 to move to the Central Interior and work in the local school district — with the offer going up to $15,000 if they choose to work in Lytton, the village ravaged by fire two years ago. $10K offered to fill staff positions …
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New federal fuel regulations are coming soon — here’s what you can expect
The federal government's clean fuel regulations will make gasoline more expensive eventually — but that doesn't make them a tax on fuel. Some premiers want Ottawa to suspend new regulations critics are calling the 'carbon tax 2.0' In just three weeks, new federal regulations will begin slapping surcharges on the …
Read More »Canada’s Nick Taylor sets course record, sits 3 shots off lead at RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor, from Abbotsford, B.C., fired a 9-under 63 to set a new course record at Oakdale Golf and Country Club to rocket up the leaderboard into a four-way tie for sixth at the RBC Canadian Open on Saturday in Toronto. Taiwan's C.T. Pan holds 2-stroke lead, McIlroy in 6-way …
Read More »Spate of homophobic vandalism puts southern Manitoba LGBTQ community on edge
The LGBTQ community in southern Manitoba is preparing to celebrate Pride this weekend Morden in the face of several acts of homophobic vandalism in the Pembina Valley region. Flags, church, van vandalized in Morden, Winker in days leading up to Pride parade For Jessi Ingalls, this weekend's Pride parade in …
Read More »Alberta premier faces questions after announcing sweeping changes to gender policies for children, youth
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will hold a news conference today about the sweeping and controversial gender policies for children and youth she announced on social media Wednesday. Smith will speak to media at 1:30 p.m. MT in Calgary. Danielle Smith will address Albertans at 1:30 p.m. MT Alberta Premier Danielle …
Read More »Alberta premier says legislation on gender policies for children, youth coming this fall
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says legislation will come this fall to codify her planned policy changes affecting transgender and non-binary youth and adults. 'We're putting this forward with the best interests of the child in mind,' Danielle Smith says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will introduce legislation this …
Read More »Alberta premier to discuss changes to gender policies for children, youth
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will hold a news conference today about the sweeping and controversial gender policies for children and youth she announced on social media Wednesday. Smith will speak to media at 1:30 p.m. MT in Calgary. Danielle Smith will address Albertans at 1:30 p.m. MT Alberta Premier Danielle …
Read More »Alberta Premier Danielle Smith discusses changes to gender policies for children, youth
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will hold a news conference today about the sweeping and controversial gender policies for children and youth she announced on social media Wednesday. Smith will speak to media at 1:30 p.m. MT in Calgary. Danielle Smith will address Albertans at 1:30 p.m. MT Alberta Premier Danielle …
Read More »Canada’s visaless entry system crashes, leaving many travellers stranded
The collapse of the website that processes Canada's Electronic Travel Authorizations has caused missed flights, stress and financial pain for many travellers trying to reach Canada or even just transiting through the country. They say little has been done to fix the problem so far. Travellers furious over missed flights, …
Read More »David Johnston resigning as special rapporteur on foreign interference
David Johnston — tasked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau back in March with looking into allegations that China tried to meddle in the past two federal elections — has decided to step down from that role. House of Commons passed a motion calling on Johnston to step down last week …
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