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  • Alberta ethics commissioner finds no fault in Hinshaw contract termination
    Marguerite Trussler said she was closing the investigation after she found no evidence of Dr. John Cowell directing Dr. Deena Hinshaw's contract to be rescinded.
    Health
    Dec 19, 2023
  • Smith denies accusations of nixing Hinshaw job offer
    Dr. Braden Manns said he was resigning because the premier “was reaching down four levels into AHS” to instruct that Hinshaw’s contract be pulled.
    Canada
    Dec 18, 2023
  • Live and let fly: Pigeon cleared of being a suspected Chinese spy
    The pigeon’s ordeal began in May, when it was captured near a port in Mumbai with two rings tied to its legs, carrying words that looked like Chinese.
    Trending
    Feb 1
  • School worker in Ottawa charged with sexual assault, N.S. victims possible: police
    Ottawa Police said the incidents involved three minors under the age of 14 and believe there could still be more victims from the accused's time working in Nova Scotia.
    Crime
    Jan 25
  • Manning panel gives 90 recommendations on Alberta’s COVID-19 pandemic response
    A panel reviewing Alberta's COVID-19 response is calling for changes to ensure the premier and cabinet have the last word in future crises, with help from a science officer. 
    Politics
    Nov 15, 2023
  • Alberta government proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling
    The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.
    Politics
    Nov 2, 2023
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  • Alberta politicians could have final say in public health emergency if bill passes
    There are concerns with the provincial government's latest pieces of legislation. The bill would see key public health decisions left in the hands of politicians.
    Canada
    Nov 3, 2023
  • Alberta government announces new health delivery system, promises to try to protect jobs
    Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta's provincewide health provider has lost its way, grown too big and become unaccountable, and that a massive reorganization can no longer wait.
    Health
    Nov 8, 2023
  • Former CMOH Dr. Deena Hinshaw among University of Alberta alumni award recipients
    Other Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include a hematologist, plastic surgeon and a grad who revolutionized the way pension funds work, the university said.
    Features
    Sep 8, 2023
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  • Alberta prosecutors dropping public health violation charges ‘bittersweet’, pastor says
    A Calgary pastor is one of many who are seeing their pandemic-related transgressions being forgiven on a technicality.
    Canada
    Aug 31, 2023
  • After dramatic protests, public health charges against GraceLife pastor James Coates dismissed
    GraceLife Church pastor James Coates had been cited for violating public health orders by holding services without adhering to gathering limits imposed by the Alberta government.
    Canada
    Aug 31, 2023
  • Alberta politicians making final pandemic decisions — instead of Hinshaw — violated Health Act: judge
    'The delegation of her final decision-making authority to cabinet is not permitted by Section 29 of the Public Health Act,' Justice B.E. Romaine wrote.
    Politics
    Aug 1, 2023
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  • Indigenous physicians association, Alberta doctors push back against Hinshaw decision
    Two groups of doctors — the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada and a group of Alberta doctors — published letters decrying Dr. Deena Hinshaw's revoked job offer.
    Politics
    Jun 26, 2023
  • Premier Danielle Smith denies interference in Hinshaw’s hiring at Alberta Health Services
    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is denying any interference in the reversal of Dr. Deena Hinshaw's hiring earlier this month.
    Politics
    Jun 24, 2023
  • AHS agreed to hire Dr. Hinshaw, then removed her, prompting prestigious Indigenous doctor to resign
    A top Indigenous doctor has resigned from her leadership position after Alberta Health Services backtracked a decision to re-hire Dr. Deena Hinshaw in a new position.
    Canada
    Jun 22, 2023
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  • Hospitality Sask. says summer patios harder to fill this year
    Restaurants Canada said about half the restaurants in Prairie provinces are operating at a loss or just breaking even, making more important than ever to dine out, support local.
    Canada
    Jun 20, 2023
  • CEO shocked to learn BC Hydro explosion that razed his coffee shop ‘was not an accident’
    "Fortunately no one was killed. If someone was sitting on my patio and my staff had been serving people, that would have been devastating," said JJ Bean CEO John Neate.
    Fire
    Jun 23, 2023
  • Wrong materials, outdated system factors in injurious BC Hydro vault explosion: Report
    BC Hydro had also identified possible catastrophic safety risks with the vault and recommended its replacement in 2018, but failed to do so.
    Fire
    Jun 22, 2023
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  • BC Hydro decommissioning 2 electrical vaults after Vancouver explosion
    The two vaults are the only equipment similar to the one on Burrard Street that exploded in February, hurting two people.
    Fire
    Mar 17, 2023
  • Next phase of ‘Alberta is Calling’ campaign targets skilled workers in Ontario, Maritimes
    The next phase of "Alberta is Calling" will focus on northern and southwestern Ontario and the Maritimes, where skilled workers need jobs, Brian Jean said.
    Canada
    Mar 13, 2023
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