Murray Wood: A call to prayer results in a call to controversy
Murray Wood says a Regina mosque's weekly call to prayer is creating a real-life Venn diagram of religious freedom, back...
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CP NewsAlert: RCMP say four dead in helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta
RCMP say four people have been killed in a helicopter crash in northwestern Alberta. Police in Spirit River, Alta. say the chopper, a Robertson R44, sent out an emergency signal on New Year's Day. Off...
Jan 02, 2021
After 50 years, hippies welcome in an Indiana county
LAGRANGE, Ind. - Peace, love - and LaGrange. LaGrange County, Indiana, has repealed a 1971 law that was intended to block huge gatherings like the 1969 Woodstock music festival in New York state. "I c...
Jan 02, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 4:05 p.m. A spokeswoman for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says at least two more members of the United Conservative government tr...
Jan 02, 2021
‘Sky is the limit:’ Pilot project using drones to send medical supplies, COVID tests
By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press MORLEY, Alta. - The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal pro...
Jan 02, 2021
'Sky is the limit:' Pilot project using drones to send medical supplies, COVID tests
MORLEY, Alta. - The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communitie...
Jan 02, 2021
NDP strip Niki Ashton of critic roles after recent trip to Greece
By The Canadian Press A prominent member of the federal New Democrats has lost her cabinet critic positions after travelling to Greece in spite of widespread travel restrictions meant to curb the spre...
Jan 02, 2021
Alberta cabinet minister ‘naive’ in travelling to Hawaii for holiday tradition
By Rob Drinkwater, The Canadian Press EDMONTON - Alberta's municipal affairs minister apologized Friday for vacationing in Hawaii, despite recommendations to stay home, explaining that she wanted to k...
Jan 02, 2021
India tests vaccine delivery system with nationwide trial
NEW DELHI - India tested its COVID-19 vaccine delivery system with a nationwide trial on Saturday, as it prepares to roll out an inoculation program to stem the coronavirus pandemic. The trial include...
Jan 02, 2021
Two accused in death of cop appear in court, will remain in custody for bail hearing
CALGARY - Two teens charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Calgary police officer appeared in court Saturday as the investigation into the incident continued. The 17-year-old and 19-year-o...
Jan 02, 2021
No winning ticket for Friday night's $22 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $22 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Jan. 5 will grow to approximately $27 million. The Canadian Press
Jan 02, 2021
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