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A look at some reaction to the Alberta government’s proposed transgender policies
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced changes to rules surrounding transgender youth. Policies include requiring parental consent for children 15 and under who want to change their names or pronouns at school; students 16 and 17 would not need consent, but their parents would have to be notified. Gender reassignment surgery would also be banned ... Read More »
Gaza protesters blockade truck access to Port of Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners have blockaded truck access to the Port of Vancouver. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says officials are “aware of protest activity blocking vehicle access to port roads” and they’re monitoring the situation. It says blockades have been set up at both entrances to the port ... Read More »
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should ‘move on’
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Disney on Thursday appealed a judge’s dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over what it described as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ retaliatory takeover of Walt Disney World’s governing district, as the Florida governor separately called any appeal “a mistake.” “They should move on,” DeSantis said at a news conference in Jacksonville a ... Read More »
Veteran quarterback Streveler thankful to be returning to Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Chris Streveler is back in the CFL after growing weary of playing the waiting game south of the border. The six-foot-one, 216-pound quarterback signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Wednesday, returning to where he began his pro football career in 2018. And he’s back following stints with four different ... Read More »
Calgary sees bump in home sales but inventory remains low in tight market
CALGARY – The Calgary Real Estate Board says there were 1,650 home sales in January, marking a 37.7 per cent year-over-year increase as the city saw a 15.4 per cent bump in newly listed homes. The unadjusted residential benchmark price rose to $572,300, which was 10 per cent higher than January 2023. The board says ... Read More »
Canada’s Kalle Ericsson wins first World Cup para skiing gold
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy – Canadian para skier Kalle Ericsson picked up his first World Cup gold medal with a victory Thursday in the men’s visually impaired slalom. Ericsson, from Kimberley, B.C., teamed with guide Sierra Smith of Ottawa to win the race by over seven seconds in a time of one minute 10.92 seconds. Mingyu ... Read More »
Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the team had not yet announced the move. Washington was the final NFL team to ... Read More »
The battle to change Native American logos weighs on, but some communities are reinstating them
It was a passionate student letter in 2020 that caused the Southern York County school board to reconsider its logo: a Native American man, representing the “Warriors.” Though the conversation had come up before in the suburban district located in southern Pennsylvania, 2020 was a turning point of racial reckoning after death of George Floyd. ... Read More »
Alberta to spend $18M from carbon levy on public facility upgrades
CALGARY – The government of Alberta says it will spend $18 million to help municipalities improve the energy efficiency of their public buildings. Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says the money will be used to hire staff, replace windows, upgrade lights and make other improvements. It’s aimed at facilities such as arenas and community centres. Schulz ... Read More »
MacKinnon, Skinner, Pettersson named NHL’s three stars for January
NEW YORK – Colorado centre Nathan MacKinnon, Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner and Vancouver centre Elias Pettersson have been named the NHL’s three stars for the month of January. MacKinnon led the NHL with 26 points (12 goals, 14 assists) and tied for top spot with five game-winning goals as the Avalanche posted a 9-3-0 month ... Read More »
AI is already permeating politics — and it’s time to put rules in place, experts say
OTTAWA – A woman in a grey-brown shirt sits next to a man, looking like she could be listening intently to someone out of frame. She has her arms crossed on a table – but also a third arm, clothed in plaid, propping up her chin. Voters did a double take as they looked through ... Read More »
