6 hours ago Calgary releases preferred option after study into rail service to airport

Full findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.

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3 hours ago Some Canadian students can get an extra $150 a month from the government

A new benefit allows thousands of Canadian students to receive extra cash from the government every month this year.On Wednesday, Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson announced new benefits available for part-time students whose parents are disabled or deceased and contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).As of January 1, 2025, eligible part-time students aged 18 to 24 will receive 50 per cent of the amount paid by the CPP to full-time students.This is a monthly flat rate of $150.89 in 2025 for part-time students who qualify for the benefit. Students must show a minimum school attendance threshold to be eligible for the extra cash."The rising costs of living are affecting us all. No child should have to choose between caring for their parents and going to school," said Thompson in a statement. "By regularly evaluating the impact of the CPP on Canadians, we are taking the needs of students seriously and providing them with the tools they need to have a secure future."CPP chil...

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10 hours ago ‘Kids get traumatized’: Calgary research looks to reduce stress in family law cases

'It's not just a vision of a little fix to the justice system. We need to do this differently. We've got to reimagine it.'

Society

12 hours ago LILLEY: Taxman takes more of Canadians’ capital gains — even though hike not law

Canada's tax man is smothering the principle of no taxation without representation.

Economics

13 hours ago Matthew Knies’ development, impact with Maple Leafs hitting another level

'Get open around the net and find ways to get pucks in and I’ve just found a way to do that. I just want to keep that going'

Sport

11 hours ago Wetaskiwin RCMP seize drugs and imitation firearm searching for stolen vehicle

Alberta RCMP have charged two men after a search for a stolen Jeep not only led to its recovery, but also uncovered a second stolen vehicle, an imitation firearm, and fentanyl. Wetaskiwin Mounties said in a Wednesday news release they received a report on Dec. 24, 2024, about a stolen vehicle with on-board GPS tracking. […]

Events

11 hours ago 'There's a disconnect': Alberta Teachers' Association criticizes mandatory testing for kindergarten students

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said in a statement to Postmedia that the ATA's characterization of the screeners as standardized tests is "wrong and misleading"

Culture

9 hours ago Things to do in Calgary: Calgary Flames vs. LA Kings | Harlem Globetrotters | Lunar New Year Special

Flames games, live music, conventions and more. Here's what to do in Calgary in January

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7 hours ago Vaughn Palmer: Premier starts 2025 on a positive note about Justin Trudeau departure

Trudeau’s decision to put off the reckoning by proroguing parliament until late March has raised questions about Ottawa’s ability to make decisions about pretty much anything, Eby suggested.

Politics

12 hours ago University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB: ‘Time for a refresh’

Diversity opponents say the practice leads to discrimination and promotes left-wing ideology, while supporters say it helps level the playing field for women and people of colour.

Society

14 hours ago Canada's income tax brackets have changed and here's what you'll pay in 2025

Canadians' federal income tax bracket has changed slightly this year, according to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).The CRA revealed the federal tax brackets for 2025, adjusted for inflation. While federal tax rates are the same, the income thresholds for each bracket have shifted.In 2025, the indexation increase will be 2.7 per cent, which is lower than the 4.7 per cent bump in 2024, according to the agency.This is how much income tax you'll have to pay next year based on your bracket:Less than or up to $57,375 — 15 per centBetween $57,375 and $114,750 — 20.5 per centBetween $114,750 and $177,882 — 26 per centBetween $177,882 and $253,414 — 29 per cent$253,414 and over — 33 per centThis comes after the federal government proposed changes to the capital gains tax last June that would increase the inclusion rate from one-half to two-thirds for any Canadian or corporation that makes over $250,000 per year in capital gains. It would only impact a small port...

Economics

11 hours ago Wetaskiwin RCMP seize drugs and imitation firearm while searching for stolen vehicle

Alberta RCMP have charged two men after a search for a stolen Jeep not only led to its recovery, but also uncovered a second stolen vehicle, an imitation firearm, and fentanyl. Wetaskiwin Mounties said in a Wednesday news release they received a report on Dec. 24 about a stolen vehicle with on-board GPS tracking. Police […]

Events

10 hours ago Breakthrough year helps Selena Sturmay slide into Scotties as sudden pre

Edmonton skip and her defending Alberta champs get bump-up to further prove they belong in bright lights of curling's best

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13 hours ago 10/3 podcast: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down good news for western Canada

After much speculation about his political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down… eventually. Despite some wanting a winter election, Trudeau announced he would be staying on until a new Liberal leader was chosen, and that parliament would be put on hold till late March. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples and […]

Politics

12 hours ago NHL postpones game between Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings due to wildfires

The NHL says tonight's game (Jan. 8, 2024) between the Calgary Flames and Los Angeles Kings is being postponed.

Events

12 hours ago Opinion: The U of A must include academic staff in its "community of belonging"

On behalf of the 4,000-plus members of the Association of Academic Staff (AASUA) at the University of Alberta (U of A), I would like to respond to President Bill Flanagan’s recent op-ed in the Edmonton Journal in which he announced plans for the U of A to shift away from the framework and language associated […]

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31 hours ago Two men file unprecedented legal challenge against Trudeau’s request for prorogation

A legal advocacy group is spearheading the unprecedented challenge, asking the Federal Court to cancel the 'incorrect and unreasonable' demand to reset Parliament

Politics

12 hours ago Alberta, Saskatchewan police lay drugs and weapons charges in Lloydminster: ALERT

“We have an established intelligence sharing model between agencies, between the provinces, which has proven effective in targeting those who endanger community safety through their criminal activities"

Events

20 hours ago Letters January 8, 2025: ‘Immortalizing Trudeau’s a frightening thought.’

Bronzed for eternity It was announced today that two statues of Justin Trudeau will be erected in Canada. The first will be at the Manitoba/Ontario border and it will face west and the other will be at the Alberta/B.C. border and face east. Both bronzes will stand 150 meters tall, alongside the TransCanada Highway. Most […]

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