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Straws, stir sticks and bags among first targets of countrywide plastics ban

Straws, stir sticks and bags among first targets of countrywide plastics ban

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says six single-use plastic items that aren't easily recycled and already have more environmentally-friendly alternatives will be the first to go under Canada's new restrictions on plastics.
Safety in the woods

Safety in the woods

There is much more to hunting though than just grabbing your rifle and heading out.
Free votes for Conservative MPs on assisted dying, conversion therapy ban: O'Toole

Free votes for Conservative MPs on assisted dying, conversion therapy ban: O'Toole

Both pieces of legislation have met stiff resistance from socially conservative pockets of the Conservative party
Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP

Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority Liberal government survived a confidence vote Tuesday on its throne speech, with crucial support from New Democrats. The speech was approved by a vote of 177-152 in the House of Commons.
Edmonton Oilers select centre Dylan Holloway in first round of NHL draft

Edmonton Oilers select centre Dylan Holloway in first round of NHL draft

Holloway scored 40 goals and had 48 assists in 53 games for the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Okotoks Oilers
Province of Alberta signs historic agreement with Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina First Nations

Province of Alberta signs historic agreement with Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut'ina First Nations

“This historic agreement puts proof behind the word ‘reconciliation,’ or as I like to call it, ‘reconcili-action.’ By forming this partnership with Stoney Nakoda-Tsuut’ina,” Kenney said. “Alberta’s government will work closely with our First Peoples to ensure prosperity and opportunity to reach all who call our province home.”
Who says 13 is an unlucky number?

Who says 13 is an unlucky number?

The hard-to-believe triumphs of ONE family on ONE hole at ONE Edmonton golf course.
Burnaby ICBC staffer fired after racist declarations on personal Facebook

Burnaby ICBC staffer fired after racist declarations on personal Facebook

The Crown corporation confirmed it would investigate claims of offensive posts being published to her social media
Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

Canadians divided over whether to let pandemic disrupt Halloween, holidays: Poll

The poll found sharp regional variations
Abuse of CERB payments

Abuse of CERB payments

Canadians who make fraudulent claims for CERB could face a fine of up to $5,000,
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