‘Overwhelming interest’ in new immigration stream for Alberta’s hospitality industry: province
The government says there's been massive interest in a new immigration stream to bolster Alberta's hospitality industry, but an expert is raising concerns with the criteria.
Canada
Mar 22
Police, sport watchdog not probing Raptors centre
A Canadian expert on match fixing says the NBA's investigation of Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter is a dire warning to professional sports leagues in North America.
Sports
Mar 26
University of Alberta Golden Bears volleyball team captures 2nd national title in 3 seasons
The University of Alberta Golden Bears were crowned U Sports champions on Sunday.
Canada
Mar 18
Chinese tourism to Canada still lags behind pre-pandemic levels, data shows
Data shows Chinese tourism in Canada is lagging behind pre-pandemic levels. An industry expert said tourists from the People's Republic brought in $2 billion in 2019.
Canada
Mar 11
University of Guelph initiative raises $2.5 million for female student athletes
The initiative has raised $2.5 million for female student athletes. It's also created policy changes and raised awareness since it launched in 2018 at the University of Guelph.
Sports
Feb 27
UBC student union rejects proposed referendum on evicting Hillel House
In a statement, the university's student union said it rejected the vote because the terms of the referendum did not conform with its bylaws.
Politics
Mar 1
Edmonton Public Library says tentative deal reached with union, libraries to stay open
The EPL said all libraries will stay open after it reached a tentative agreement with Civic Service Union 52.
Canada
Mar 15
Calgary LGBTQ2 advocates call for boycott of theatre for hosting parental rights town hall
The event, named "Let Kids Be Kids Town Hall", is organized by the Calgary-Lougheed United Conservative Party Constituency Association.
Canada
Mar 19
‘Havana syndrome’: New studies find no major evidence of health impacts
Symptoms of the mysterious ailment have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.
Health
Mar 18
‘It will not be fine’: Winnipeg youth system needs revamp in light of increased crime, advocate says
A recent spate of violent crimes committed by Winnipeg youth -- with the youngest suspect only 13 years old -- is a sign that the entire system is broken, a local advocate says.
Crime
Mar 15
U Sask. Huskies seniors celebrate final game together at U Sports women’s hockey nationals
An emotional atmosphere at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday as the U Sask. Huskies women's hockey team graduated seven players on home ice in their final game of U Sports nationals.
Sports
Mar 17
UNB scores men’s and women’s hockey title hat trick
Both the men's and women's UNB hockey programs are enjoying an impressive run of success and will compete for national titles.
Sports
Mar 6
Ontario unveils $1B-plus in colleges, universities funding and new legislation
The Minister of Colleges and Universities, Jill Dunlop, said $1.3 billion in new funding would be handed to post-secondary institutions, along with legislative changes.
Education
Feb 26
Canada’s airline market on the path to consolidation. Will prices change?
After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.
Consumer
Mar 14
Tentative deal reached between City of Edmonton, CSU 52 members
A tentative deal has been reached between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52, after thousands of workers were expected to walk off the job.
Politics
Mar 14
New U of G scholarships aim to attract those looking to pursue an agri-food career
Andy Wilder donated $2 million that will go towards the creation of three new scholarships.
Education
Feb 14
No home. No options: Ontario Indigenous kids ‘damaged’ by system sending them south
Many Grassy Narrows children have endured being sent to foster and group homes far away, inflicting what child-welfare experts call 'significant culture shock.'
Investigations
Mar 2
Saskatoon AAA Stars captain Bairos playoff ready after overcoming early season injury
Facing a four- to six-week timeline to heal from a broken hand, Saskatoon AAA Stars captain Avery Bairos has roared back over the second half of the season leading into playoffs.
Sports
Mar 1
Trent University unveils crest for Gidigaa Migizi College named after late professor
First Nations artist Jared Tait designed the spotted eagle crest, acknowledging Gidigaa Migizi means 'spotted eagle' in Anishinaabemowin. Migizi died in July 2022 at age 81.
Education
Feb 13
Betting on the Oscars: Provinces taking wagers on 2024 Academy Awards
Alberta’s lottery regulator says it has added betting on the Oscars to its roster of online gambling options in time for this year’s red carpet extravaganza.
Canada
Mar 7