Danielle Smith says carbon pricing policy has changed since her past comments about benefits
Smith says if Trudeau needs to point to a comment she made three years ago, that means he can't defend his current stance.
Politics
Apr 5
Alberta government announces wage offer for AUPE workers during collective bargaining
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees said negotiations should take place in good faith and at the bargaining table, not through the press.
Politics
Apr 15
Nenshi viewed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership contest
Members have until Monday night to buy a membership in order to cast a vote on June 22 on who will replace Rachel Notley as NDP leader and head of the Opposition.
Politics
Apr 22
Woman acquitted in heated confrontation outside North Vancouver sushi restaurant
Sylvia Lynne Taylor was charged with causing a disturbance after a video capturing a part of the August 2022 exchange circulated widely on social media.
Crime
Apr 23
More than 400 Canadian artists sign letter denouncing ‘anti-trans’ policies
The open letter denouncing "alarming and destructive" anti-trans legislation was released by Canadian music superstars Tegan and Sara.
Canada
Mar 31
Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Canada
Apr 22
Alberta proposes new mental health and addiction agency as toxic drug deaths reach historic high
More than 1,700 people died from toxic drugs between January and November last year, making it the worst year since the province's substance use surveillance system was created.
Health
Apr 2
Alberta government’s COP28 delegation the largest, most expensive ever
Alberta’s recent delegation at the UN climate change conference COP28 was the largest in the province’s recent history at a cost of more than $160,000.
Canada
Mar 28
Rivals for Alberta NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
Alberta’s NDP leadership race has triggered a broader existential debate over provincial and federal NDP party ties.
Politics
Mar 30
Tegan and Sara use Junos speech to call out Alberta policies affecting trans youth
Calgary-raised pop duo Tegan and Sara received a standing ovation after speaking out against policies Alberta's government is proposing that would affect transgender youth.
Entertainment
Mar 25
Concerns raised over Alberta’s water-sharing agreement
The Alberta government has announced what it's calling the largest water-sharing agreement in the province's history, but some say it doesn't go far enough.
Environment
Apr 21
Former Toronto Raptor Carter to be inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Vinsanity is headed into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Former Toronto Raptors star topped the 2024 class Saturday.
Sports
Apr 6
Smiths Falls, Ont. woman’s wedding dress stolen 2 weeks before marriage
With just two weeks to go until her big day, Kimberley Thomas was more than dismayed when her wedding dress was stolen from her car while visiting Kingston.
Canada
Apr 19
City hall encampment shrinks as Hamilton uses outreach, notices to relocate unhoused
Some 40 tents that accumulated in city hall's forecourt on Main Street West has dwindled in recent days as staff work with residents to find alternative accommodations.
Canada
Apr 9
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they're putting resources on standby.
Politics
Apr 5
Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Alberta premier tells committee
Premiers Danielle Smith and Blaine Higgs made their cases against the carbon price at a House of Commons committee ahead of the April 1 increase.
Politics
Mar 28
Regina’s old Sears building will soon close its doors for safety reasons
The century-old building in Regina's Warehouse District area, which dates back to 1918, has recently been deemed not up to safety codes by Regina Fire and Protective Services.
Canada
Apr 19
Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
N.S. legislature wraps up session passing bills on electrical grid, budget measures
The government passed legislation that revamped the operation of the province’s electrical grid, along with a bill that enacts measures in the budget and amends 15 provincial laws.
Politics
Apr 5
Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion should be completed in May: Alberta premier
The premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, says the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion will be complete by the end of May.
Canada
Mar 19
