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The Federal Labour Minister stepping in to end the disputes at BC Ports and the Port of Montreal is welcomed by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and other groups. On Tuesday, Steven MacKinnon announced he ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to ensure operations at the ports resume and to assist both sides […]

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has shuffled his cabinet, adding three fresh faces and creating an Innovation and New Technology department. The Innovation portfolio will be headed up by newcomer Mike Moroz.  Its goal is to grow the province’s tech industry and modernize government services. The other new members of the 19-member cabinet are Mintu Sandhu, who […]

Suncor Exceeds Q3 Expectations with Strong Production and Shareholder Returns Suncor Energy reported strong third-quarter financial results, surpassing analyts’s profit estimates and achieving high production levels across its operations. The Calgary-based oil giant generated $3.8 billion in adjusted funds from operations, while its adjusted profit of $1.48 per share beat expectations by 37%. Free funds […]

Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is intervening to end the work stoppages at ports in both British Columbia and Montreal.  The minister said Tuesday the negotiations have reached an impasse and he is directing the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the resumption of all operations at the ports and move the talks to binding arbitration. […]

Outpouring of Grief and Support for Young Woman Killed in Fort McMurray Restaurant Collision FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Condolences and tributes are pouring in from across the region for Emily Verge, a 24-year-old woman who tragically lost her life on Saturday. Originally from Clarenville, Newfoundland, Verge had lived in Fort McMurray for several years before […]

Calgary Man Charged After Fatal Collision at Downtown Fort McMurray Restaurant FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A tragic accident at a downtown Boston Pizza restaurant has left a young woman dead and a Calgary man facing serious charges. Wood Buffalo RCMP and Regional Emergency Services were called to the scene at 11:36 a.m. on Saturday after a […]

Fort McMurray, AB — Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating a residential break-and-enter that occurred in the early hours of Nov. 1, 2024, on Athabasca Avenue. Around 7:30 a.m., a resident discovered bags of food and liquor left outside the front door, alerting them to a possible intrusion. After reviewing surveillance footage, the resident observed that […]

Fort McMurray, AB — Following an initial news release on Friday afternoon, Wood Buffalo RCMP confirmed later that evening that all parties involved in the reported possible abduction near Athabasca Avenue have been located and interviewed. The incident, reported on Nov. 6, raised concerns after a witness described seeing a young woman fleeing from a […]

A pair of bills related to interoperability of farm equipment and right-to-repair passed in the Senate. Kyle Larkin, Executive Director of the Grain Growers of Canada, says Bills C-244 and C-294 amend the Copyright Act. C-244 allows farmers access to diagnostic software to repair sophisticated equipment such as tractors, combines, and sprayers, while C-294 encourages […]

Fort McMurray – On the evening of Nov. 6, Wood Buffalo RCMP responded to an incident near Athabasca Avenue in Fort McMurray’s Abasand neighborhood. Around 7:20 p.m., officers were alerted to a possible abduction after a witness reported seeing a young woman escaping from a black Jeep only to be pursued and forcibly taken back […]