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More ads coming as Conservatives plot path to make Poilievre the next prime minister

More ads coming as Conservatives plot path to make Poilievre the next prime minister

QUEBEC — Canadians should expect to see a lot more of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the coming months as the party uses its full war chest to reach out beyond its base.
End of an Era: Spray Lakes Sawmills sold to West Fraser Timber

End of an Era: Spray Lakes Sawmills sold to West Fraser Timber

80-year-old family-run sawmill in Cochrane, Alberta is being sold to a BC-based forest products company.
Unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in August as economy adds 40K jobs: StatCan

Unemployment rate steady at 5.5% in August as economy adds 40K jobs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada's labour market added more jobs than expected last month, holding the unemployment rate steady as economists watch for more signs of a slowdown.
Copper theft led to downtown Prince George explosion, RCMP say

Copper theft led to downtown Prince George explosion, RCMP say

Fire investigators found evidence of copper theft which damaged a natural gas line at a Prince George building that exploded on Aug. 22.
Two killers await sentencing for roles in 2019 murder of Nature Duperron

Two killers await sentencing for roles in 2019 murder of Nature Duperron

“Her youngest son still cries for her, and there’s nothing I can do or say to take his pain away.”
Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

Alberta enters global lithium race with opening of first extraction pilot project

OLDS, Alta. — Alberta got out of the starting gates in the global critical minerals race with the opening of the province's first lithium extraction pilot project.
Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

Bank of Canada may need to raise rates again, despite this week's hold: Macklem

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada may have to raise interest rates further, given that inflation may stay high for some time, said governor Tiff Macklem Thursday.
Conservatives meet amid polling boost

Conservatives meet amid polling boost

QUEBEC — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he wants to give Canadians hope for a better future.
Quebec man, 37, charged with arson in connection with wildfires in province's north

Quebec man, 37, charged with arson in connection with wildfires in province's north

Quebec provincial police have arrested a man for arson in connection with numerous forest fires that burned earlier this summer in the province's north.
Smoky Lake Hospital without ER physician coverage for 24 hours

Smoky Lake Hospital without ER physician coverage for 24 hours

Nursing staff triaged patients with no physicians available today at the Smoky Lake ER.
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