After meeting with Trudeau, Kenney says next few weeks critical for Alberta-Ottawa relations
Closing arguments wrap up in drunk driving trial of Calgary father
Alberta surgery initiative aimed at reducing wait times, funding up to 80,000 more operations
ASIRT release details on Cochrane standoff, officer-involved shooting
Jason Kenney bringing 5 demands to Justin Trudeau: ‘We are simply asking for a fair deal’
Calgary Board of Education reverses teacher layoffs while Catholic board hikes school bus fees
Calgary man’s escape from avalanche caught on camera
Calgary Flames’ win streak at 6 games with 5-2 win over Arizona Coyotes
Sean Monahan scored for the fourth straight game, Cam Talbot stopped 46 shots and the Flames extended their winning streak to six straight games under interim coach Geoff Ward with a 5-2 win over the listless Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Alberta’s ‘Fair Deal Panel’ holds town hall in Calgary
The Alberta Government’s “Fair Deal Panel” stopped in Calgary Tuesday night. Thirty-nine people took the chance to share how they think Alberta could strengthen its stance at the federal level. Continue reading
Trump blasts Democrats for announcing impeachment articles, CUSMA agreement on same day
Speaking to a boisterous crowd in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Trump said House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought to use the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact to deflect attention from the impeachment effort. Continue reading
NDP says UCP changes to seniors drug benefit program could see thousands of Albertans lose coverage
Alberta’s Official Opposition is calling on the Jason Kenney government to reverse a decision that it says could see 46,000 people in the province lose coverage they receive through the Seniors Drug Benefit Program. Continue reading
WestJet would remain Canadian after Onex deal: transportation regulator
The proposed $3.5-billion acquisition of WestJet Airlines by an affiliate of Onex Corp. moved a step closer to completion after Canada’s transportation regulator determined the airline will continue to meet Canadian ownership and control requirements. Continue reading
Jarry’s shutout streak ends as Montreal beats Penguins 4-1
Tomas Tatar’s 10th goal of the season ended Tristan Jarry’s franchise-record shutout streak and sparked the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Alberta syphillis rate 11 times higher than in 2014
So far this year, the number of syphilis cases reported in Alberta sits at 1,753. Continue reading
Indigenous activists protest proposal of massive oilsands mine at COP25 in Madrid
A pair of protests were held this week at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid that saw Indigenous activists speak out in opposition to a massive oilsands mine proposed for northern Alberta. Continue reading
Millions falling for online rental scams, says Better Business Bureau
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
An indepth investigative study by the Better Business Bureau has found online rental home and vacation scams are overwhelmingly widespread Continue reading
Man who strangled wife, buried body in their Calgary home to stay in prison
The Parole Board of Canada has confirmed a decision from October that revoked Allan Shyback’s day parole after he had sex with a worker at a massage parlour. Continue reading
Evolution of the mom blog: from ‘dear diary’ entries to big business deals
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Mom blogs were once a simple creative outlet for mothers but over the years they have exploded – transforming parenting culture and creating a lucrative industry. Continue reading
Multiple fatalities reported after plane crashes on northern Gabriola Island, B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said multiple units have been mobilized, some from Gabriola and some from Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Women’s shelters serving immigrants open in Calgary and Edmonton
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Living with domestic abuse is terrifying — but add on top of that being alone in Canada and not speaking English. Continue reading
Alberta First Nation reeling after 5 found dead in house fire: ‘The grief is heavy’
The Chief of Alexis Nakoda Sioux Nation said people will want to know what happened, but right now everyone is focused on helping. Continue reading
Parliament passes Conservative motion to create committee on Canada-China relations
Members of Parliament voted 171 to 148 in favour of a creating a special committee to re-evaluate virtually all aspects of Canada’s relationship with China, Continue reading
Multiple fatalities reported after plane crashes on northern Gabriola Island, B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) said multiple units have been mobilized, some from Gabriola and some from Vancouver Island. Continue reading
American newlyweds found alive with severe burns after New Zealand volcano eruption
Lauren and Matt Urey were on their honeymoon in New Zealand when they were caught in the White Island eruption. Continue reading
Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week
Temperatures could hit the low -20s C, which, combined with wind, creates a wind chill approaching -40 C. Continue reading
Here’s what’s going to change with the newly signed CUSMA trade pact
More than anything, though, USMCA would just restore certainty to US$1.4 billion worth of annual trade between the three countries more than two years after Trump began contentious negotiations on a new regional trade pact. Continue reading
Millions falling for online rental scams, says Better Business Bureau
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
An indepth investigative study by the Better Business Bureau has found online rental home and vacation scams are overwhelmingly widespread Continue reading
Calgary Flames’ win streak at 6 games with 5-2 win over Arizona Coyotes
Sean Monahan scored for the fourth straight game, Cam Talbot stopped 46 shots and the Flames extended their winning streak to six straight games under interim coach Geoff Ward with a 5-2 win over the listless Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Alberta’s ‘Fair Deal Panel’ holds town hall in Calgary
The Alberta Government’s “Fair Deal Panel” stopped in Calgary Tuesday night. Thirty-nine people took the chance to share how they think Alberta could strengthen its stance at the federal level. Continue reading
NDP says UCP changes to seniors drug benefit program could see thousands of Albertans lose coverage
Alberta’s Official Opposition is calling on the Jason Kenney government to reverse a decision that it says could see 46,000 people in the province lose coverage they receive through the Seniors Drug Benefit Program. Continue reading
WestJet would remain Canadian after Onex deal: transportation regulator
The proposed $3.5-billion acquisition of WestJet Airlines by an affiliate of Onex Corp. moved a step closer to completion after Canada’s transportation regulator determined the airline will continue to meet Canadian ownership and control requirements. Continue reading
Teachers warn ‘Band-Aid solution’ won’t solve funding problems in Calgary schools
By Gil Tucker Reporter
The CBE is saving 317 teachers jobs by spending $15 million in maintenance money. Continue reading
Closing arguments wrap up in drunk driving trial of Calgary father
Closing arguments were delivered in the drunk driving trial of a Calgary man on trial for a crash that killed his 17-year-old Calgary daughter. Continue reading
Alberta syphillis rate 11 times higher than in 2014
So far this year, the number of syphilis cases reported in Alberta sits at 1,753. Continue reading
Indigenous activists protest proposal of massive oilsands mine at COP25 in Madrid
A pair of protests were held this week at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid that saw Indigenous activists speak out in opposition to a massive oilsands mine proposed for northern Alberta. Continue reading
Man who strangled wife, buried body in their Calgary home to stay in prison
The Parole Board of Canada has confirmed a decision from October that revoked Allan Shyback’s day parole after he had sex with a worker at a massage parlour. Continue reading
Evolution of the mom blog: from ‘dear diary’ entries to big business deals
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Mom blogs were once a simple creative outlet for mothers but over the years they have exploded – transforming parenting culture and creating a lucrative industry. Continue reading
After meeting with Trudeau, Kenney says next few weeks critical for Alberta-Ottawa relations
Both Jason Kenney and the federal Liberal government described a meeting between Kenney and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a frank and realistic discussion. Continue reading
Women’s shelters serving immigrants open in Calgary and Edmonton
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Living with domestic abuse is terrifying — but add on top of that being alone in Canada and not speaking English. Continue reading
Alberta First Nation reeling after 5 found dead in house fire: ‘The grief is heavy’
The Chief of Alexis Nakoda Sioux Nation said people will want to know what happened, but right now everyone is focused on helping. Continue reading
Enbridge declines to estimate Line 3 pipeline startup despite positive state ruling
The CEO of Enbridge Inc. says an updated environmental review released by a Minnesota state agency on Monday is a “good outcome” but declined to speculate on when its oft-delayed Line 3 pipeline replacement project will be completed. Continue reading
Push to eliminate transition allowance for Calgary municipal politicians
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Councillor transition allowances are under scrutiny following calls for city employee retirement allowances to be cut. Continue reading
Edmonton Public School Board raising school bus fees Feb. 1 in wake of provincial budget
Some parents with kids in the Edmonton Public School District will be paying higher school bus fees starting Feb. 1. Continue reading
RCMP raids net largest meth bust in Manitoba history; Calgary Hells Angels member arrested
Global News learned of an RCMP raid at a home in the 400 block of Centennial Street in River Heights and went to the scene Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Matthew Good announces North American tour, 28 Canadian dates
The Moving Walls tour also serves as a promotion for Matthew Good’s newly announced album of the same name. Continue reading
Deep freeze, extreme cold to spread across much of Canada this week
Temperatures could hit the low -20s C, which, combined with wind, creates a wind chill approaching -40 C. Continue reading
ASIRT release details on Cochrane standoff, officer-involved shooting
ASIRT said shots were fired at an RCMP armoured vehicle from within the home’s garage. Continue reading
Alberta surgery initiative aimed at reducing wait times, funding up to 80,000 more operations
The UCP said it expects a new surgical wait-times initiative to “improve and standardize the entire surgical system.” Continue reading
Priority ticket draw now open for 2021 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer
Fans have until Jan. 5 to enter the draw. Continue reading
Third Alberta ‘Fair Deal Panel’ town hall in Calgary sells out
The Fair Deal Panel is touring the province until Jan. 30 to hear from Albertans. Continue reading
Calgary-based Enbridge to raise dividend by nearly 10 per cent
In its outlook for 2020, Enbridge says it expects earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of about $13.7 billion. Continue reading
Jason Kenney bringing 5 demands to Justin Trudeau: ‘We are simply asking for a fair deal’
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is bringing Justin Trudeau a list of five demands he says must be met to get the Alberta and Canadian economies back up to speed. Continue reading