Man charged with arson, assault, uttering threats in Surrey townhouse fire
On Thursday, Surrey RCMP announced Amritpal Dhindsa has been charged with arson, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Crime
May 2
Arson arrest made after apartment fire in Havelock displaces 18 tenants: OPP
Eighteen tenants have been displaced following a fire that broke out on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported and one man has been arrested for arson.
Fire
Apr 24
Trump faces possible fines for ‘flouting’ gag order at hush money trial
Citing 10 posts on his social media account and campaign website that they said breached the order, prosecutors called it a “deliberate flouting” of the court’s prohibition.
Crime
Apr 23
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10
Carbon price increase officially comes into effect despite controversy
The Liberal government's planned carbon price hike has been met with contention from premiers, mainly regarding worries about putting additional financial strain on Canadians.
Canada
Apr 1
Parking pad dispute spurs questions over Toronto’s electric vehicle charging plan
David Jankovic said he's been left frustrated by the process, which he feels is at odds with the city's own goals of reaching carbon neutrality.
Politics
Mar 13
Teen in custody, 2 others at large after suspected arson in Gods Lake Narrows, Man.
RCMP in Gods Lake Narrows, Man., are seeking a pair of youths in connection with a fire that engulfed a local home. Another teen has been arrested and charged with arson.
Crime
Mar 12
Kitchener Rangers can’t hold off Otters in Erie, series deadlocked at 2 games apiece
Despite holding the lead on a couple of occasions, the Kitchener Rangers were unable to hold off the Erie Otters in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series on Thursday night.
Sports
Apr 5
Edmonton police release footage of suspects in extortion of South Asian community
Edmonton police have released surveillance videos to identify suspects involved in "Project Gaslight," the extortion series targeting members of the South Asian community.
Canada
Apr 24
Financial, technology risks likely behind decision to pull plug on Alberta carbon capture project: analyst
An analyst says a corporate decision to mothball Canada's largest carbon capture and storage project is likely the result of financial uncertainty and technological risks.
Economy
May 2
Federal energy minister defends carbon capture technology after Alberta project scrapped
Carbon capture, utilization and storage, also known as CCUS, are systems that trap carbon emissions at their source and then funnel them back underground.
Canada
May 9
Saskatchewan carbon capture project continues to underperform: report
A signature carbon capture and storage project in Saskatchewan continues to miss emissions reduction goals, raising questions about the cost-effectiveness of the technology.
Canada
May 2
Enbridge says carbon storage project still alive in spite of Capital Power decision
Enbridge says carbon storage project still alive in spite of Capital Power decision to shelve its own $2.4-billion project associated with the plan.
Tech
May 10
Canada’s emissions drop to lowest in 25 years, barring pandemic lows
Canada accounts for nearly 1.5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it the 11th largest emitter in the world, data shows.
Environment
May 2
Planned anti-carbon price protests prompt security warning to MPs
The House of Commons sent an email encouraging a 'locked-door' policy at Liberal, NDP constituency offices after Pierre Poilievre's calls for demonstrations.
Canada
May 2
Capital Power pulls plug on proposed $2.4B Genesee carbon capture and storage project
Capital Power said the proposed $2.4-billion carbon capture project at its Genesee natural gas-fired plant west of Edmonton is technically viable but not economically feasible.
Money
May 1
Woman charged with murder in Edmonton man’s New Year’s Day 2023 death
A second person -- a 37-year-old woman -- has been charged with murder in the death of a 70-year-old Edmonton man last January.
Crime
May 6
Trudeau says ‘good luck’ to Saskatchewan premier in carbon price spat
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Revenue Agency is "very, very good" at collecting money it's owed, in a growing row with Saskatchewan's premier over the carbon price.
Canada
Apr 24
TAPYeg announces plans to run candidates in Edmonton’s next municipal election
Political party TAPYeg, short for Transparent and Active Partnerships Edmonton, declared its intentions to get candidates elected to Edmonton council after the UCP tabled Bill 20.
Politics
May 1
TransAlta cancels wind power project over new Alberta government rules on development
Major Alberta utility provider TransAlta said it's also placing three other developments on hold as the government goes through a redesign of the province's electricity market.
Politics
May 3