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Social media companies should face new legal duty to 'act responsibly,' expert panel finds

Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has himself recently indicated that legislation to address “online hate” will be introduced “very soon.”

Jan 31, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Canada's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 20,000

More than 20,000 people have died due to COVID-19 in Canada. The sobering figure emerged this morning after Quebec reported 31 new fatalities related to the virus.

Jan 31, 2021 9:55 AM Read more >

Ramp up Canadian vaccine manufacturing, says COVID-19 task force health adviser

OTTAWA — A leading Canadian health expert on the federal government's COVID-19 Task Force says the pandemic should be viewed as a wake-up call for Canada to create its own domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity. Dr.

Jan 30, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension

CALGARY — Ottawa says it is referring the impact assessment of a Suncor Energy Inc. oilsands mine extension in northern Alberta to an independent review panel.

Jan 29, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

Canadian drilling forecast rises on bump in commodity price expectations

CALGARY — The association representing oilfield service companies is boosting its 2021 drilling forecast by 29 per cent thanks to a stronger commodity price outlook.

Jan 29, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Banff RCMP investigating fatal motor vehicle rollover

A 23-year-old woman from Kelowna, B.C. was killed in the rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway near Banff on Wednesday evening (Jan. 27) at approximately 6:50 p.m.

Jan 29, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Mayor Moghrabi says he ordered the lasagna

Lac La Biche County mayor hopes restaurant lunch meeting brings small business awareness

Jan 28, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Jennie's Diner defies restrictions and welcomes patrons for in-person dining

“At least give us some hope, right now, there’s not a lot of hope.”

Jan 28, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Keystone veto has big impacts in the Lakeland

No surprise, but news of K-XL still creates disappointment and concern

Jan 28, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Frances Frost remembered 20 years after fatal cougar attack in Banff

“Cougars are part of nature; you know they are out there and you give them big respect,” said Laura Frost, the mother of Frances Frost who was killed by a cougar in Banff National Park 20 years ago.

Jan 28, 2021 12:45 PM Read more >