Country musician Corb Lund criticizes Alberta minister over coal application support
Corb Lund says that after meeting with Energy Minister Brian Jean, he doesn't believe the minister knows enough about the issue.
Economy
Feb 24
Alberta, coal lobbyists talked for years about more open-pit mining in the Rockies: documents
Documents released via freedom of information laws show Alberta bureaucrats were working as early as October 2019 on ways to remedy what they called 'underinvestment' in the area.
Politics
Apr 16
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ win streak hits 3 with home ice victory over Flyers
On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens came home to the Bell Centre for a five-game home stand. Brian Wilde has more on the game and what it means for the rest of the Habs' season.
Sports
Mar 28
Is the ‘Seinfeld theory’ coming for Justin Trudeau’s political future?
Seinfeld - the beloved sitcom often described as "about nothing" - ended in 1998, before millennials could vote and most Gen Z Canadians were born. They're now key voting blocs.
Canada
Apr 21
First Nations want feds to let them use oil and gas cleanup funds not spent by Alberta government
The First Nation chiefs spoke at a news conference west of Edmonton on Monday.
Environment
Mar 11
‘God’s influencer’: Pope clears way for the first-ever millennial saint
Carlo Acutis was 15 when he died from leukemia in 2006, but did big things for Catholicism in his short time on Earth.
World
May 23
Fort McKay First Nation and Suncor sign MOU on future oilsands development
Fort McKay First Nation and Suncor Energy are partnering on a prospective oilsands lease development on reserve lands. The chief calls it "the true meaning of reconciliation."
Economy
Mar 7
Councillors consider new communities on Calgary’s outer edges
A city committee heard seven applications to build new communities on Calgary's outer edge, but only four were recommended and given initial approval.
Economy
May 15
Are ultra-processed foods bad for your brain health? Study raises warning
U.S.-based researchers are warning about poor brain health outcomes from consuming ultra-processed foods, like sausages, soft drinks and chocolates.
Health
May 22
T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A research
A U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.
Science
Apr 26
Singapore Airlines turbulence: 20 people remain in intensive care, says Thai hospital
The director of the Bangkok hospital had said 41 people were still under treatment, but later said one person had been discharged.
World
May 23
U.S. law that could ban TikTok faces new lawsuit from content creators
Attorneys for the creators argued in the lawsuit that the law violates users’ First Amendment rights to free speech, echoing arguments by TikTok in a separate lawsuit.
Tech
May 14
Boeing 737 Max whistleblower Joshua Dean, 45, dead after sudden illness
Joshua Dean suffered numerous infections and a stroke after his health began rapidly deteriorating two weeks ago.
U.S. News
May 2
Brian Mulroney public tribute moves to Montreal ahead of state funeral
Quebecers will get their chance to pay their respects to Brian Mulroney in his home province as the tributes to the former prime minister move to Montreal.
Canada
Mar 21
Ottawa considers allowing banned guns to be mailed to disposal facilities
Ottawa is looking to modify the rules for the retail assault-style weapon buyback by allowing restricted firearms to be shipped through the mail or professional couriers.
Canada
May 23
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
Alberta Energy Regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing
Alberta's energy regulator says it will accept an application and open hearings into a controversial open-pit coal mine on the southern slopes of the province's Rocky Mountains.
Economy
Feb 23
Brian Mulroney lying in state in Ottawa ahead of funeral
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is lying in state Tuesday and Wednesday in Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald building across from Parliament Hill.
Canada
Mar 19
USask Huskies present and future on display at 2024 Dogs’ Breakfast fundraiser
Super Bowl champion Sean Payton captured the attention of a sold-out crowd at the 2024 Dogs' Breakfast, highlighting the new class of recruits for the Huskies football program.
Sports
May 2
William Shatner says he would consider ‘Star Trek’ return
The Montreal-born actor says he is open to reprising the iconic role in the sci-fi franchise as long as the storytelling is stellar.
Entertainment
May 5