Alberta refuses to sign statement at contentious western premiers’ meeting
‘Knees together’ judge Robin Camp wins bid to be reinstated as lawyer in Alberta
A look at how the City of Lethbridge maintains buildings
Canada’s last military prison costs $2M a year. About half the time, it has no prisoners
Here’s where Canada ranks on list of world’s most powerful passports
How to teach your kids to be polite — but not too polite
Oilsands tailings pond approval terms shortened for former Shell facilities
The Alberta Energy Regulator says it has approved tailings pond management plans for two former Shell Canada oilsands mines in northern Alberta. Continue reading
B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a “different discussion” on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets. Continue reading
One scientist is using DNA samples to put the Loch Ness Monster legend to the test
A New Zealand scientist is leading an international team to the lake next month, where they will take samples of the murky waters and conduct DNA tests to determine what species live there. Continue reading
Alberta study suggests schools, ring roads and parking lots can help prevent spread of wildfires
A University of Calgary study says there need to be more wide, open spaces to prevent catastrophic wildfires like the one that devastated the city of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta two years ago. Continue reading
10-year-old Alberta girl hailed a hero after pushing ATV off injured mom
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
An Edmonton mother said if it wasn’t for her 10-year-old daughter and a rush of strength, she wouldn’t be alive to tell her story. Continue reading
Ottawa blocks Chinese takeover of Aecon Group Inc for ‘national security’ reasons
The federal government has blocked Chinese state-owned CCCC International Holding Ltd.’s proposed $1.5 billion takeover of construction firm Aecon Group Inc. for reasons of national security. Continue reading
David Suzuki weighs in on U of A honorary degree controversy: ‘This isn’t about me’
Canadian climate activist David Suzuki is addressing the heated debate sparked by the University of Alberta’s decision to award him an honorary degree. Continue reading
Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks
Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing. Continue reading
Sweden joins Canada, Britain in criminalizing sex without consent
Sweden on Wednesday outlawed sex not based on mutual consent, with campaigners hoping other European countries would also toughen up rape legislation after the #MeToo anti-harassment campaign. Continue reading
No suitors emerge for Trans Mountain pipeline stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms
With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan’s shoes. Continue reading
Meet Beans, 1 of 104 dogs seized from Lethbridge home last year
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Beans and her house mates were malnourished, suffering medical issues and were living in “an abundance of feces and urine,” according to authorities. Continue reading
Passengers’ rights, rail rules approved in Canada’s new Transportation Act
Reforms are also intended to help grains and other crops move more quickly to market after transport problems impacted both Canadian National Railway Co (CN) and smaller rival Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) during the winter. Continue reading
Notley defends move to skip premiers’ meeting, says Kinder Morgan deadline too important
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her time is better spent in Edmonton, working with the feds and Trans Mountain, than “chastising John Horgan in front of other premiers.” Continue reading
B.C. taking legal action against Alberta over bill allowing province to cut off gas
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says the province is filing the motion on Tuesday after failing to convince Alberta to refer their law to the courts as B.C. has done. Continue reading
The best incentive to quit smoking? Free money.
Offering people money is a good way to help them quit smoking, a new study suggests. Continue reading
Judge in New York rules 30-year-old son will be evicted from parents’ home
A judge in New York has ruled in favour of a couple evicting their son. Continue reading
Zombie warning issued in Florida city during power outage, city apologizes for mistake
Residents in Lake Worth, Fla., received an alarming message during a power outage Sunday evening, warning people to be on the lookout for zombies. Continue reading
Here’s where Canada ranks on list of world’s most powerful passports
Japan takes the top spot with the country’s passport-holders being able to access 189 other nations without a visa. Continue reading
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NDP tied with PCs as Ford’s Tories tumble in Ontario election: Ipsos poll
The race Ontario election is heating up as a new poll shows the New Democrats gaining momentum and Progressive Conservatives losing ground. Continue reading
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Hyundai owner says he nearly died after car bursts into flames on Toronto highway
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Alan Zielonko said just before the fire began, the Sonata lost power — including acceleration, steering and brakes. Continue reading
Oilsands tailings pond approval terms shortened for former Shell facilities
The Alberta Energy Regulator says it has approved tailings pond management plans for two former Shell Canada oilsands mines in northern Alberta. Continue reading
‘Knees together’ judge Robin Camp wins bid to be reinstated as lawyer in Alberta
A former judge who resigned from his position after coming under fire for asking a rape complainant why she couldn’t keep her knees together has won the right to practise law in Alberta again. Continue reading
B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a “different discussion” on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets. Continue reading
Alberta study suggests schools, ring roads and parking lots can help prevent spread of wildfires
A University of Calgary study says there need to be more wide, open spaces to prevent catastrophic wildfires like the one that devastated the city of Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta two years ago. Continue reading
10-year-old Alberta girl hailed a hero after pushing ATV off injured mom
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
An Edmonton mother said if it wasn’t for her 10-year-old daughter and a rush of strength, she wouldn’t be alive to tell her story. Continue reading
David Suzuki weighs in on U of A honorary degree controversy: ‘This isn’t about me’
Canadian climate activist David Suzuki is addressing the heated debate sparked by the University of Alberta’s decision to award him an honorary degree. Continue reading
Southern Alberta donors notified of Canadian Blood Services privacy incident
On April 27, Canadian Blood Services learned it could not locate two boxes of paper records containing personal information for 2,652 people who made donations in southern Alberta between June 14 and 19, 2006, and between Sept. 4 and 8, 2008. Continue reading
Alberta refuses to sign statement at contentious western premiers’ meeting
Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers’ Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Flair Air, which offered to help displaced WestJet passengers, is also in labour talks
Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing. Continue reading
No suitors emerge for Trans Mountain pipeline stake as Kinder Morgan deadline looms
With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan’s shoes. Continue reading
Canada’s last military prison costs $2M a year. About half the time, it has no prisoners
The military jails fewer and fewer of its soldiers, but still spends $2 million a year on its 25-cell internal prison, which has no inmates about half the time. Should it stay open? Continue reading
A look at how the City of Lethbridge maintains buildings
By Matt Battochio Videographer
The City of Lethbridge is solely responsible for the upkeep of 170 tax-based buildings in the community. But how do they decide what takes priority? Continue reading
Meet Beans, 1 of 104 dogs seized from Lethbridge home last year
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Beans and her house mates were malnourished, suffering medical issues and were living in “an abundance of feces and urine,” according to authorities. Continue reading
Notley defends move to skip premiers’ meeting, says Kinder Morgan deadline too important
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her time is better spent in Edmonton, working with the feds and Trans Mountain, than “chastising John Horgan in front of other premiers.” Continue reading
B.C. taking legal action against Alberta over bill allowing province to cut off gas
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says the province is filing the motion on Tuesday after failing to convince Alberta to refer their law to the courts as B.C. has done. Continue reading
Jon McComb: Like a dog on a bone, Rachel Notley and the pipeline expansion
No, the boycott isn’t about the practicalities of pretending to be on top of the pipeline issue, Notley is playing to the home crowd, showing off her alleged toughness. Continue reading
Convicted Alberta murderer Mark Lindsay has appeal thrown out
Mark Lindsay, the son of a former Edmonton police chief, has had his appeal of a murder conviction dismissed. Continue reading
Family helps free baby moose found covered in mud
A moose was found covered up to its head in mud on May 19 in Grande Prairie, Alta. Continue reading
Calgary woman charged after allegedly faking cancer
By Tracy Nagai Reporter
A Calgary woman has been charged after allegedly holding a fake fundraiser to raise money for her cancer treatment. Continue reading
WestJet strike: If it happens, here are your options
You’ll probably get a refund. Whether you’ll get anything more in compensation depends on where you’re flying. Continue reading
Friends and family remember southern Alberta firefighter killed in dirt-biking crash
By Lisa MacGregor Reporter
People are offering their condolences to the family of 32-year-old Justin Francis, a southern Alberta firefighter that was killed in a dirt-bike incident over the weekend. Continue reading
New program makes it easier for people with celiac disease to dine out
By Su-Ling Goh Health Reporter
People with celiac disease often avoid restaurants because there’s no way to know for sure whether a dish is truly gluten-free. Now, a new certification program can help. Continue reading
Plane catches fire after emergency landing at Edmonton-area airport
A pilot suffered minor burns to his hands after he was forced to make an emergency landing at an Edmonton-area airport on Monday afternoon. Continue reading
Parks Canada monitoring bear after it killed dog that jumped out of car in Jasper area
Parks Canada says its officers are and will be closely monitoring a black bear after it killed a dog that jumped out of a car window in Jasper National Park last week. Continue reading
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley backs out of Western Premiers’ Conference over pipeline spat
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“With 10 days remaining before Kinder Morgan’s deadline, Premier Notley’s only priority is working with the federal government and Kinder Morgan to secure the construction of the pipeline.” Continue reading
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