Author Archives: Syndicated Content
'Buy Canadian' policy takes effect, changing rules for federal procurement
OTTAWA - The federal government's 'Buy Canadian' policy took effect Tuesday and Ottawa says it will fundamentally change the way it purchases goods and services. Announced earlier in the fall, the str...
Dec 16, 2025
Feds announce plan to reduce methane emissions from oil sector, landfills
OTTAWA - The federal government is announcing new regulations to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and landfills. A federal document says the new rules for oil and gas operators, which...
Dec 16, 2025
Liberal MP says she was shoved by Israeli officials at West Bank border crossing
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP says she was shoved several times by Israeli border officials as her delegation was denied entry to the West Bank Tuesday. Ontario MP Iqra Khalid said she was pushed after trying...
Dec 16, 2025
Closing grain prices Tuesday, December 16
Durum: 282.27 Feed Barley: 213.59 Canola: 536.32 (up 40 cents) Chickpeas: 595.25 Flax: 626.04 Lentils: 494.50 Oats: 158.00 Yellow Peas: 267.32 (up 3.67) Feed Wheat: 169.58 1 Red Spring Wheat: 241.70 (...
Dec 16, 2025
New Brunswick agrees to joint federal and provincial environmental reviews
HALIFAX - New Brunswick has become the first province to sign an agreement with the federal government to create a joint environmental assessment process for major projects. Premier Susan Holt made th...
Dec 16, 2025
Government rejects call to measure productivity across public service
OTTAWA - The federal government is rejecting a call from a working group to measure productivity across Canada's public sector, arguing that doing so would not "readily align" with its priorities. A w...
Dec 16, 2025
Senior B.C. Mountie facing assault charges to plead not guilty: Lawyer
ABBOTSFORD - The lawyer for a senior British Columbia RCMP officer says his client intends to plead not guilty to assault charges laid after an alleged off-duty altercation in Abbotsford in July. RCMP...
Dec 16, 2025
Basketball startup but with devastating results for Sturgis juniors
STURGIS — The Sturgis Composite School junior girls and boys hosted a basketball home tournament on Dec. 5 and 6, with four teams participating. The junior girls tournament included teams from K...
Dec 16, 2025
Major conservation of B.C. forestry land totalling 45,000 hectares announced
VANCOUVER - An environmental charity says it has reached an agreement with the federal and British Columbia governments as well as other private and public sector partners to conserve 45,000 hectares ...
Dec 16, 2025
Preeceville Fall trade show draws crowds, supports local groups
PREECEVILLE — Eager shoppers had their first opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done when Preeceville School hosted a Fall trade show on Dec. 6 at the Preeceville Community Hall. The tra...
Dec 16, 2025
