Canadian government cannot send RCMP to arrest Wet’suwet’en protesters, expert says
Counter-protesters tear down CN rail blockade in west Edmonton
Family confirms worker shocked at future Edmonton-area Amazon warehouse has died
Herd of 15 bison on the lam in Hythe, Alberta after escaping trailer
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in west Edmonton
61% of Canadians oppose Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades, 75% back action to help Indigenous people: poll
RCMP seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects after shooting in northern Alberta
High Prairie RCMP issued a warning as well as a plea for help from the public on Wednesday as they try to locate two suspects in connection with a violent break and enter. Continue reading
Rural leaders worried about Alberta Health Services review recommendations
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
Some rural leaders say they are concerned about recommendations to consolidate services at small- and medium-sized hospitals in the recent EY review of Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
Trump offered to pardon Julian Assange if he denied Russian meddling, lawyer says
Assange’s lawyer, Edward Fitzgerald, alleged in a London court that the pardon would be granted if Assange would admitted to Russia having nothing to do with WikiLeaks’ publication of Democratic Party emails in 2016, Continue reading
‘It’s been tough’: Federal civil servants lament 4 years of issues with Phoenix pay system
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The federal government brought in the system four years ago for all employees and it continues to be plagued with issues. Continue reading
‘Conscious of privacy,’ Edmonton police will use facial recognition tech mainly with previous criminals
Edmonton police said its main use of facial recognition technology will be identifying already-established criminals within a database. Continue reading
Via Rail cancels plans to resume Montreal-Quebec City service as new blockade pops up
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Protesters set up a blockade Wednesday afternoon on the Mont-Saint-Hilaire line in Saint-Lambert, Que., in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. Continue reading
COVID-19: Canadians aboard Diamond Princess to fly home Thursday, Champagne says
Thousands of passengers who’d been taking a cruise on the Diamond Princess have been stuck aboard the ship, docked in Yokohama while the illness dubbed COVID-19 has sickened hundreds. Continue reading
Innocent man shot in forehead during Edmonton crime spree learns to speak again
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Herman Koo had to re-learn to walk, talk, eat and write after being randomly shot in the forehead in March 2018. Continue reading
Harvey Weinstein: A look at his charges and potential punishment he could face
A jury of seven men and five women started deliberating Tuesday in the closely watched #MeToo case. To convict or acquit Weinstein on any charge, their verdict must be unanimous. Continue reading
Shelved Suncor thermal oilsands project gets approval from Alberta government
The Alberta government has approved an application by Suncor Energy Inc. to build a 40,000-barrel-per-day thermal oilsands project but construction is unlikely to start any time soon. Continue reading
How do electric vehicles handle Alberta’s freezing temperatures?
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta is issuing a challenge to drivers to show off the power of electric. Continue reading
Canada’s judiciary system must decide what training judges need, chief justice says
Richard Wagner’s comments came just two weeks after the Trudeau government introduced legislation that would require new judges to commit to training in sexual-assault law. Continue reading
CN Rail layoffs will ‘further complicate’ tangled supply chain, industries say
While the situation feels familiar, for many industries, the impacts are only adding to a pile of issues tangling the rail system. Continue reading
2020 Memorial Cup hosts Kelowna Rockets release Adam Foote as head coach
‘With 14 games remaining in the regular season, I felt a change was necessary at this time,’ said Kelowna Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton. Continue reading
China reports 349 new COVID-19 infections as number of cases per day declines
the province’s health commission said the number of cases per day is down from the 1,693 cases confirmed a day earlier. Continue reading
Roll Up the Rim 2020: Tim Hortons slashes contest while pushing app ‘rolls’
Tim Hortons has reduced the length and odds of its Roll Up the Rim contest while pushing users to play digitally, rather than with cups. Continue reading
61% of Canadians oppose Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades, 75% back action to help Indigenous people: poll
New poll results find that nearly two-thirds of Canadians disagree with the ongoing Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades that are interrupting rail and truck traffic across the country. Continue reading
Via Rail to temporarily lay off 1,000 workers amid rail blockades
Via says it ‘has no choice but to continue the cancellation of its services on a large part of its network’ while rail lines in other parts of the country remain closed. Continue reading
Counter-protesters tear down CN rail blockade in west Edmonton
On Wednesday afternoon, an Alberta judge signed an injunction CN had filed against the blockade on the rail line. Continue reading
Household cleaner use linked to asthma risk in children: study
Common household cleaning products might be linked to asthma in young children, a new study has found. Continue reading
RCMP seek ‘armed and dangerous’ suspects after shooting in northern Alberta
High Prairie RCMP issued a warning as well as a plea for help from the public on Wednesday as they try to locate two suspects in connection with a violent break and enter. Continue reading
Rural leaders worried about Alberta Health Services review recommendations
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
Some rural leaders say they are concerned about recommendations to consolidate services at small- and medium-sized hospitals in the recent EY review of Alberta Health Services. Continue reading
‘It’s been tough’: Federal civil servants lament 4 years of issues with Phoenix pay system
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The federal government brought in the system four years ago for all employees and it continues to be plagued with issues. Continue reading
‘Conscious of privacy,’ Edmonton police will use facial recognition tech mainly with previous criminals
Edmonton police said its main use of facial recognition technology will be identifying already-established criminals within a database. Continue reading
COVID-19: Canadians aboard Diamond Princess to fly home Thursday, Champagne says
Thousands of passengers who’d been taking a cruise on the Diamond Princess have been stuck aboard the ship, docked in Yokohama while the illness dubbed COVID-19 has sickened hundreds. Continue reading
Innocent man shot in forehead during Edmonton crime spree learns to speak again
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
Herman Koo had to re-learn to walk, talk, eat and write after being randomly shot in the forehead in March 2018. Continue reading
Canadian government cannot send RCMP to arrest Wet’suwet’en protesters, expert says
The federal opposition is calling on the government to send in police, but is there anything the government can do? Continue reading
Shelved Suncor thermal oilsands project gets approval from Alberta government
The Alberta government has approved an application by Suncor Energy Inc. to build a 40,000-barrel-per-day thermal oilsands project but construction is unlikely to start any time soon. Continue reading
How do electric vehicles handle Alberta’s freezing temperatures?
By Morgan Black Community Reporter
The Electric Vehicle Association of Alberta is issuing a challenge to drivers to show off the power of electric. Continue reading
CN Rail layoffs will ‘further complicate’ tangled supply chain, industries say
While the situation feels familiar, for many industries, the impacts are only adding to a pile of issues tangling the rail system. Continue reading
2020 Memorial Cup hosts Kelowna Rockets release Adam Foote as head coach
‘With 14 games remaining in the regular season, I felt a change was necessary at this time,’ said Kelowna Rockets GM Bruce Hamilton. Continue reading
Herd of 15 bison on the lam in Hythe, Alberta after escaping trailer
Beaverlodge RCMP said that 15 bison escaped their trailer while the owner had parked at the Hythe Husky gas station. Continue reading
Will Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests set the stage for what’s to come with TMX?
During an emergency debate in the House of Commons Tuesday evening, Conservative MP Cathy McLeod, called the protests a “dress rehearsal” for TMX protests in the future. Continue reading
Family confirms worker shocked at future Edmonton-area Amazon warehouse has died
Colton Quast, who was an employee of A Circuit Electric Ltd., suffered life-threatening injuries last Thursday while working at the site in Nisku, Alta. Continue reading
RCMP looking for bank fraudsters from incidents in Leduc and Edmonton
RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a pair of suspects who have been involved in “fraudulent activity” at banking institutions in Edmonton and Leduc. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers leaning more on young players with injuries piling up
The Oilers host the Bruins Wednesday night. Expect to see more of the younger players with McDavid and Klefbom out. Continue reading
Via Rail to temporarily lay off 1,000 workers amid rail blockades
Via says it ‘has no choice but to continue the cancellation of its services on a large part of its network’ while rail lines in other parts of the country remain closed. Continue reading
Three easy ways to get more plants on your plate
By Jennifer Crosby Anchor
With plant-based diets all the rage, we surveyed notable Edmonton chefs for their advice on getting more plants on your plate. Continue reading
Carbon risk for Alberta’s public pension manager AIMCo questioned
Alberta’s largest labour organization is concerned that public-service pensions may be used to prop up a struggling fossil fuels industry. Continue reading
Premiers call on teleconference meeting with Trudeau to discuss Wet’suwet’en protests
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be hosting a conference call of Canada’s premiers to discuss a ‘lack of federal leadership’ over Wet’suwet’en Nation solidarity protests. Continue reading
Counter-protesters tear down CN rail blockade in west Edmonton
On Wednesday afternoon, an Alberta judge signed an injunction CN had filed against the blockade on the rail line. Continue reading
Homicide detectives investigate suspicious death in west Edmonton
Edmonton homicide detectives are investigating a suspicious death after a man was found lying in the road in the west end late Tuesday night. Continue reading
How a historic B.C. land rights case underscores Wet’suwet’en protests
The provincial government has long struggled with how to handle land claims in the province — where most First Nations haven’t signed treaties. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline’s rising cost will kill project, opposition groups warn
The federal government bought the existing oil pipeline between Alberta and the B.C. coast, and an unfinished plan to twin it, for $4.5 billion in 2018. Continue reading
Hereditary chiefs say they won’t meet with ministers until RCMP detachment removed
A small, mobile RCMP detachment in a remote area of British Columbia has become a bargaining chip in proposed talks that many hope could put an end to blockades that have disrupted rail and road traffic across the country. Continue reading