Alberta
Oilers’ Puljujarvi remains in Finland after RFA deadline passes
The 21 year old, along with Stars defenseman Julius Honka, didn’t come to agreements with their teams by the 3:00 p.m. Mountain signing deadline. Continue reading
Winter storm prompts closure of Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta
Travel is not recommended on a number of highways south of Lethbridge, and drivers are being urged to avoid any non-essential travel. Continue reading
Report finds significant gaps in interprovincial care system led to OD death of 17-year-old boy
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C.’s representative for children and youth is recommending better monitoring of children in care moving between provinces and territories. Continue reading
Alberta doubles number of Crown articling students
The province is doubling the number of articling students it hires to work with the Crown Prosection Service. Continue reading
‘No excitement at all’ as auctions for oilpatch drilling rights on track for record low
Alberta produces about 80 per cent of Canada’s oil and about 70 per cent of its natural gas. Continue reading
Medical schools should deny applicants who object to provide abortion, assisted death: bioethicist
Udo Schuklenk says screening out would-be doctors who would object to providing health care on conscience grounds would avoid debates over things like Alberta’s Bill 207. Continue reading
Hating winter is a national pastime — here’s how to embrace it
Cold weather and less sunlight can impact our health. But there are ways to actually enjoy winter, say experts. Continue reading
U of C students brace for proposed tuition hikes
Undergraduate students at the University of Calgary are preparing to spend more for tuition next year. Continue reading
Chretien says Trudeau is ‘prime minister for all Canadians’ in face of western alienation
Chretien said that western alienation is a “problem that existed for a long time,” but noted that they have “survived” in the past when faced with it. Continue reading
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban
Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa. Continue reading