Edmonton man convicted in Mac’s murders eligible for parole in 25 years
Prairie police chiefs, mayors plead for Ottawa’s help dealing with meth-fueled crime
Organized crime behind surge in Canadian vehicle thefts, auto insurance fraud: experts
Edmonton boy battling H1N1 gets surprise from CISN Country’s Christmas Wish
Enbridge announces $1.8B in pipeline spending; raises dividend 10%
Fort McKay First Nation sues Alberta government, says oilsands project threatens sacred site
Edmonton Transit driver who stopped racist verbal tirade against young women thanked at city hall
An Edmonton bus driver who stepped in to stop a racist verbal tirade against two of his passengers was honoured at city hall on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Mustard Seed providing Christmas toys for less fortunate families
The Mustard Seed is hosting its third annual Family Gift Centre, which sells $2 toys for parents and guardians facing poverty or homelessness for their children for Christmas. Continue reading
CBC Radio returns ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ to its holiday lineup
Christmas classic Baby, It’s Cold Outside, a song that has been a lightning rod of controversy this month, is back on CBC airwaves after the broadcaster reversed its decision to pull the tune from holiday playlists. Continue reading
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ book tour coming to 4 Canadian cities
Former United States first lady Michelle Obama will be bringing her “Becoming” book tour to Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal in 2019. Continue reading
Quebec boycott? Albertans threaten to stop buying products amid pipeline spat
Quebec Premier François Legault said that ‘there’s no social acceptability’ for the Energy East pipeline in his province, which would carry ‘dirty energy.’ Continue reading
Shooting near Strasbourg Christmas Market leaves 1 dead, 3 injured: reports
At least one person is dead after a shooting near a Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg, according to multiple reports. Continue reading
Metric announces Canadian tour with July Talk
The 12-date trek will take two modern Canadian icons across the nation next spring. Continue reading
Cenovus plans $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion in capital spending for 2019
Cenovus Energy said the majority of its budget for 2019 will be spent at its Foster Creek and Christina Lake oil sands operations. Continue reading
Who is Michael Kovrig, the Canadian ex-diplomat arrested in China
On Tuesday, reports emerged that a former Canadian diplomat was arrested in China, Continue reading
What are the most frequently stolen vehicles in Alberta?
The Insurance Bureau of Canada released its annual Top 10 Stolen Vehicles list Tuesday. Continue reading
Ottawa accused of undercutting climate change effort by subsidizing fossil fuels
Canadian climate groups attended the global climate-change conference in Poland, COP24, on Monday with an agenda of calling out the federal government for letting the oil and gas industry undermine Canada’s efforts to be a climate leader. Continue reading
Google CEO explains why Donald Trump shows up in ‘idiot’ search results
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked several questions on privacy, data collection, China, Russia, and political bias by a House committee. Continue reading
Alberta couple with Maritime connection wed in front of lobster tank at Sobeys where they met
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Three days after meeting Travis, Tara came back to take a picture of him — and his lobsters. The relationship continued to go swimmingly from there. Continue reading
Edmonton businesses ditch deep discounts in favour of helping others
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
Two Edmonton businesses decided against hosting holiday sales, instead starting campaigns to help out local charities. Continue reading
Ontario Proud raised over $500,000 during provincial election campaign
Financial disclosures this week shed some light on Ontario Proud, an abrasive conservative Facebook-based group – with, it turns out, access to deep-pocketed donors. Continue reading
Former Canadian diplomat detained in China amid Huawei spat
A former Canadian diplomat has been detained in China, two sources said on Tuesday, and his current employer, the International Crisis Group, said it was seeking his prompt and safe release. Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou family photos hint at the Huawei CFO’s life in Vancouver
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Meng Wanzhou has received reference letters vouching for her character. Lawyers said none of them came from people in B.C. or Canada. Continue reading
Maryland police allege young girl told to steal packages off porches
Police believe the young girl was being directed to take packages. Continue reading
2 young children found at east Edmonton apartment were stabbed to death: police
Two children found dead in an east Edmonton apartment suite last week were stabbed to death, Edmonton police confirmed on Monday. Continue reading
‘Nothing you can do’: Canada Post delays leave travellers waiting on passports
Canada Post recently informed customers that deliveries will be delayed due to its rotating strikes, and Black Friday and Cyber Monday backlogs. Continue reading
Edmonton Transit driver who stopped racist verbal tirade against young women thanked at city hall
An Edmonton bus driver who stepped in to stop a racist verbal tirade against two of his passengers was honoured at city hall on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Edmonton’s Mustard Seed providing Christmas toys for less fortunate families
The Mustard Seed is hosting its third annual Family Gift Centre, which sells $2 toys for parents and guardians facing poverty or homelessness for their children for Christmas. Continue reading
Fort McKay First Nation sues Alberta government, says oilsands project threatens sacred site
The Fort McKay First Nation is suing the Alberta government over development approvals that the band says threaten sacred land the province has promised to protect. Continue reading
Edmonton boy battling H1N1 gets surprise from CISN Country’s Christmas Wish
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
On Tuesday, the CISN Country morning show team surprised a local family as part of the radio station’s 3rd Annual CISN Country’s Christmas Wish. Continue reading
Alberta government seeking expressions of interest to build new oil refinery
Premier Rachel Notley announced on Tuesday the province will be accepting submissions from companies to build a new refinery in Alberta. Continue reading
Prairie police chiefs, mayors plead for Ottawa’s help dealing with meth-fueled crime
Winnipeg’s police Chief Danny Smyth told the committee meth is causing a big backlog because officers are tied up in health-care facilities with meth users. Continue reading
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ book tour coming to 4 Canadian cities
Former United States first lady Michelle Obama will be bringing her “Becoming” book tour to Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal in 2019. Continue reading
Quebec boycott? Albertans threaten to stop buying products amid pipeline spat
Quebec Premier François Legault said that ‘there’s no social acceptability’ for the Energy East pipeline in his province, which would carry ‘dirty energy.’ Continue reading
Metric announces Canadian tour with July Talk
The 12-date trek will take two modern Canadian icons across the nation next spring. Continue reading
Edmonton man convicted in Mac’s murders eligible for parole in 25 years
On Tuesday, a judge decided Laylin Delorme will serve his first-degree murder convictions concurrently, which means he will be eligible for parole after 25 years. Continue reading
Enbridge announces $1.8B in pipeline spending; raises dividend 10%
Enbridge has announced $1.8 billion in new investments on pipeline and terminal assets in northern Alberta, stake in a new pipeline in Texas, and spending on four natural gas projects in the United States. Continue reading
Cenovus plans $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion in capital spending for 2019
Cenovus Energy said the majority of its budget for 2019 will be spent at its Foster Creek and Christina Lake oil sands operations. Continue reading
What are the most frequently stolen vehicles in Alberta?
The Insurance Bureau of Canada released its annual Top 10 Stolen Vehicles list Tuesday. Continue reading
Ottawa accused of undercutting climate change effort by subsidizing fossil fuels
Canadian climate groups attended the global climate-change conference in Poland, COP24, on Monday with an agenda of calling out the federal government for letting the oil and gas industry undermine Canada’s efforts to be a climate leader. Continue reading
Alberta couple with Maritime connection wed in front of lobster tank at Sobeys where they met
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Three days after meeting Travis, Tara came back to take a picture of him — and his lobsters. The relationship continued to go swimmingly from there. Continue reading
Edmonton businesses ditch deep discounts in favour of helping others
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
Two Edmonton businesses decided against hosting holiday sales, instead starting campaigns to help out local charities. Continue reading
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Patients should decide when to get mammograms: Canadian health experts
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
New guidelines from the Canadian task force on preventive health are empowering women to take charge of their health when it comes to breast cancer screening. Continue reading
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Top scams to watch out for this holiday season: BBB
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
“It’s a pyramid scheme which is illegal. So don’t participate in that.” Continue reading
University of Calgary study links knee damage to osteoarthritis
A University of Calgary study shows that a common sports injury operation increases the risk of osteoarthritis Continue reading
2 young children found at east Edmonton apartment were stabbed to death: police
Two children found dead in an east Edmonton apartment suite last week were stabbed to death, Edmonton police confirmed on Monday. Continue reading
Time to find a new term for midget hockey: Alberta Little Person Association
The Alberta Little People Association is calling on Sports Alberta to stop using the term midget in relation to sports like hockey. Continue reading
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Research suggests exposure to deadly radon gas in Alberta homes varies depending on where you live
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
New research from the University of Calgary suggests that one in six homes in rural Alberta have dangerous levels of radon gas. Continue reading
Minimum distance booze rule dropped in downtown Edmonton at request of Katz Group
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The rule that prevents liquor stores from being with in 500 metres of each other in downtown Edmonton has been tossed after a city council vote on Monday. It means the Katz Group can operate one, in one of its buildings, likely by next summer. Continue reading
2 Edmonton police officers injured after vehicle rolls down embankment during pursuit
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Police said the officers noticed a vehicle driving “erratically” at around 3:15 a.m. in the Jasper Avenue area. Continue reading
As oil price struggle continues, Alberta finance minister calls for changes to equalization program
Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci said the federal equalization program needs fixing because the way it is not doesn’t work for Albertans. Continue reading
