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Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Whenever I speak with Herald readers about the paper, at some point the discussion usually turns to the Roasts and Toasts section of our Reader Forum page. Love it or hate it, there’s no arguing with the fact that it’s very well read. But after almost a year as the Herald’s [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new gravel road which would result in quicker response times from fire crews for those living in Copperwood is one step closer to being approved, after the first Economic and Finance Special Policy Committee (SPC) voted unanimously in favour during its first meeting of the new [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Vox Musica Choral Society is ready to take the stage to delight those in attendance with “Light Eternal,” at Southminster United Church.  The evening will centre on two choral works on light, one contemporary and one over 300 years old. Vox Musica, will once again collaborate with the Tutti Corda String [...] Read More »

Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Recovery Alberta has announced those seeking treatment for substance abuse will be able to access care through the comfort of their own home the moment they’re ready to receive help. A new program called Virtual Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (VRAAM) treats people for substances beyond opioids, allowing [...] Read More »

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Teachers Association is condemning the repeated use of the notwithstanding clause by the Alberta government.  After the provincial government made the decision to use the notwithstanding clause with the introduction of Bill 9, the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, during the Legislative Assembly session on Tuesday, ATA president Jason [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — A coalition of child advocates and medical organizations says the dangers children face online constitute a national emergency. The advocates say children are being exploited, extorted, bullied and in some cases, have died as a result of online harms. Groups representing Children First Canada, the Canadian Medical Association and several hospitals held a [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland will move to Oxford, England, to take on a new position next summer administering the Rhodes Trust, the educational charity says. The charity is famous for its prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, which offers students from around the world the chance to study at the University of Oxford. It announced Wednesday [...] Read More »

MONTRÉAL — To editors, news directors, and news managers: Earlier this fall, health journalist Katrine Desautels travelled to Nunavik to see firsthand the impact of water shortages on health-care delivery. This trip, made possible by the Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism, allowed Katrine to talk with local residents, health-care professionals and other stakeholders in order [...] Read More »

QUÉBEC — A former Quebec Liberal Party chief of staff has sent a legal letter to her former employer, as the crisis within the party shows no signs of relenting. A lawyer for Geneviève Hinse issued the letter to Liberal member Marwah Rizqy claiming she had fired the staffer without reason or explanation. The notice [...] Read More »

OTTAWA — The “Lost Canadians” legislation, which aims to fix Canada’s unconstitutional citizenship by descent rules, passed in the Senate Wednesday and is on track to becoming law. The term “Lost Canadians” refers to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were also born in another country. In 2009, the [...] Read More »