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Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

A proposed tourism project off the coast of Nova Scotia to let people watch great white sharks through the bars of a submerged cage requires a balancing act between sightseeing and the needs of the animals, says one expert.
7 common scams targeting seniors

7 common scams targeting seniors

Knowledge is power, so learn about these common scams so you can steer clear.
This is not your grandma’s oatmeal

This is not your grandma’s oatmeal

Oatmeal, anytime.
Confusion as Musk's Twitter yanks blue checks from agencies

Confusion as Musk's Twitter yanks blue checks from agencies

CHICAGO (AP) — Twitter has long been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime warnings from their local police department.
Retired Bow Valley Olympians banned from Russia for speaking out

Retired Bow Valley Olympians banned from Russia for speaking out

BOW VALLEY – Russia and Vladimir Putin aren’t happy with a group of outspoken Olympians from the Bow Valley.
Edmonton pizza restaurant worker who was shot has setback in recovery: family

Edmonton pizza restaurant worker who was shot has setback in recovery: family

EDMONTON — A pizza restaurant employee, who was shot last month by the same teen police believe killed two officers days later, has suffered a setback in his recovery due to a suspected brain infection, his family says.
'Always, we love you': Funeral for Mountie killed in crash on duty near Edmonton

'Always, we love you': Funeral for Mountie killed in crash on duty near Edmonton

SHERWOOD PARK, Alta. — Friends, family and hundreds of officers gathered Thursday for a regimental funeral, where an RCMP constable who died on duty was remembered for his kindness, openness and generosity. 
MP Han Dong sues Global News for defamation over foreign meddling allegations

MP Han Dong sues Global News for defamation over foreign meddling allegations

OTTAWA — Toronto MP Han Dong is suing Global News and its parent company, Corus Entertainment, over stories he says portrayed him as a "traitor" and a knowing participant in Chinese interference in Canada.
Measuring Canada's defence commitment in terms of dollars a 'bad mistake': ambassador

Measuring Canada's defence commitment in terms of dollars a 'bad mistake': ambassador

CLEVELAND — It's an all-too-common "bad mistake" to judge Canada's commitment to global military security solely on the basis of how much money it spends on defence, President Joe Biden's envoy to Ottawa said Friday.
UnBQ report finds 19 'reflections of interest' at former residential school

UnBQ report finds 19 'reflections of interest' at former residential school

Residential school survivors, UnBQ representatives, ground search team members, and others gathered at the former residential school, located just west of St. Paul, on Wednesday to hear the preliminary findings of phase one of a search that took place in August.
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