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The Newfoundland and Labrador government has a poor accounting of infections in its hospitals, an audit reported Thursday.

An eastern Newfoundland town will not allow a fibreglass company to rebuild its plant at the same waterfront location that was wrecked by a spectacular fire last fall.

Low-income Aboriginal families will benefit from the development of 179 new affordable housing units in 16 communities across Alberta. The over $16 million funding injection will also cover needed repairs to 85 existing affordable housing units located in northern Alberta.

These projects are from year two of a three-year, $48 million Off-Reserve Aboriginal Housing Program that the Alberta government is delivering on behalf of the federal government. Under the program, the province allocates funding to priority affordable housing projects.

Alberta’s top apprentices, employers and instructors will be recognized at the 11th annual Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Awards in Edmonton on February 8.

“Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system is world-class. Our strategic partnerships with industry and post-secondary institutions create great opportunities for Albertans and help meet employers’ needs,” said Advanced Education and Technology Minister Doug Horner. “Those honoured by these awards are at the front of a very impressive pack of professionals.” 

AISH benefits will increase for the second time in a year, and interested clients are able to access employment supports.

“This increase in benefits is one more step towards helping people in our province who need it the most, with the hope of positively affecting their quality of life,” said Premier Ed Stelmach.

A Saskatoon woman charged after a standoff with police last month says she dropped the knives she was carrying before the police shot her.

Saskatchewan quarterback and reigning league MVP Kerry Joseph could be leaving the CFL after leading the Roughriders to their first Grey Cup title in 18 years.

A way of communicating with the public is how Saskatchewan sculptor Joe Fafard characterizes his artwork, a major retrospective of which is set to open at the National Gallery of Canada.

A one-time potential candidate for the federal Liberals in a northern Saskatchewan riding now says he supports his former rival Joan Beatty.

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