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Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry
May 14, 2021 - 3:01 PM

CALGARY - A judge has dismissed an attempt to quash the United Conservative government's inquiry into whether foreign groups have conspired against Alberta's oil industry.
Alice Munro among Nobel Prize winners urging Trudeau to deny oilsands project
February 21, 2020 - 2:45 PM

Canadian author Alice Munro and dozens of other Nobel Prize winners around the world have joined the heated opposition facing a massive oilsands project in northern Alberta, decrying the proposed development as "a disgrace."
Nova Scotia communities await decision on contentious pulp mill pipeline proposal
December 15, 2019 - 7:53 AM

HALIFAX - For pipefitter Ben Chisholm, an imminent decision on the future of a Nova Scotia pulp mill could keep tradespeople he represents employed for years — or it could create frightening job losses.
Trudeau builds a cabinet and hockey stops using 'midget'; In-The-News Nov. 20
November 20, 2019 - 5:15 AM

In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 20.
'Hyperbolic': Longtime Edmonton charity questions "anti-Albertan" inquiry
November 15, 2019 - 1:00 AM

EDMONTON - An established Edmonton charity that has supported philanthropy in the community for more than 65 years says the provincial government's inquiry into so-called anti-Alberta activities is polarizing, undemocratic and unfounded.
Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes could face legal challenge from Ecojustice
September 18, 2019 - 1:39 PM

CALGARY - An environmental law group is threatening legal action if the Alberta government's inquiry into foreign funding of oil and gas industry foes continues as is.
Ellen Page steps up attack on Nova Scotia pulp mill's effluent pipeline
December 10, 2018 - 6:36 AM

HALIFAX - Hollywood actor Ellen Page is doubling down on her criticism of a Nova Scotia pulp mill, rallying her 1.4 million Twitter followers against its plan to build an effluent pipeline into the ocean.
Bank-robber author Stephen Reid dies on Haida Gwaii after admitted to hospital
June 14, 2018 - 4:29 AM

VICTORIA - He was on the FBI's most wanted list for robbing banks and often on Canada's best seller lists for his literature.
Top stories of 2017
December 31, 2017 - 9:38 AM

Some top national and international stories of 2017:
Don't be fooled by 'good-looking Liberals:' Fonda on Trudeau's climate action
January 12, 2017 - 5:07 AM

EDMONTON - As far as Jane Fonda is concerned, there's only one lesson to be drawn from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent approval of two oilsands pipeline projects.
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When to pick those pumpkins as nights get colder in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Canadian News

Judge dismisses attempt to quash 'anti-Alberta' activities inquiry

Alice Munro among Nobel Prize winners urging Trudeau to deny oilsands project

Nova Scotia communities await decision on contentious pulp mill pipeline proposal

Trudeau builds a cabinet and hockey stops using 'midget'; In-The-News Nov. 20

'Hyperbolic': Longtime Edmonton charity questions "anti-Albertan" inquiry

Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes could face legal challenge from Ecojustice

Ellen Page steps up attack on Nova Scotia pulp mill's effluent pipeline

Bank-robber author Stephen Reid dies on Haida Gwaii after admitted to hospital

Top stories of 2017

Don't be fooled by 'good-looking Liberals:' Fonda on Trudeau's climate action

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