10 hours ago Toronto mulls more traffic solutions while NYC cracks down with congestion pricing

As drivers in New York City acclimate to Manhattan's new congestion pricing, which went into effect on Sunday, Toronto continues to battle its own ever-worsening traffic woes, which have some advocating for a similar step.Thursday morning, Mayor Olivia Chow announced her team's latest effort to fight gridlock, which is costing people their time and patience and posing a multi-billion-dollar hit to the city's economy: a substantial increase in traffic agents to help control the flow of cars through bottlenecks and ticket motorists when needed.While these staff have been successful in clearing up backups in messy pockets like Liberty Village — along with a few other measures, of course — there is still the question of what more might be needed to fix the metropolis's famously jammed streets.A congestion fee of sorts has been floated various times, including one political candidate who recently pushed for charging non-local drivers to acce...

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7 hours ago Prospera Energy Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointment and Key Financial Developments

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Leadership AppointmentProspera announces the appointment of Darren Jackson as its Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective January 1st, 2025. Darren will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance, field optimization programs, and drive operational […]

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13 hours ago Calgary Board of Education, Rocky View Schools affected by cyberattack

School boards should be more transparent about the kind of information that was compromised, cybersecurity expert says

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10 hours ago United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, Alberta taxpayer funding for their caucus

The UCP said the first MLA pay raise in 12 years aims to align with the province's average public service rate increase, which, if calculated today, would mean a 2.5 per cent bump.

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6 hours ago Jury hears 911 call from daughter charged in mom 's death: 'She attacked me'

There was no mistaking the urgency and panic in Barbara Cabala’s voice. “I need your help. I’m really in trouble,” she said to the first 911 operator with whom she connected on July 7, 2021. “My mom attacked me and I tried to defend myself and I don’t think she’s breathing right now.” Cabala was […]

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9 hours ago Stranded Montreal Statcare patients offered alternative health care site

A week of uncertainty before Christmas culminated with the closure of the Statcare clinic, leaving residents who had relied on it for medical help left without an option.

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18 hours ago Sentencing hearing begins for people convicted of leading Coutts blockade

The men were charged for their roles in the blockade that tied up cross-border traffic for two weeks in early 2022.

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10 hours ago UCP committee members vote to increase Alberta MLA pay, government caucus funding

Both changes were approved by the committee via five-to-four votes which were cast along party lines

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15 hours ago Jamie Sarkonak: The University of Alberta said it was ending DEI. That was a lie

Despite the 'access, community and belonging' rebrand, the school still uses diversity statements and supports identity-based hiring

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7 hours ago Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canada’s emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand “ready to support our American neighbours” as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California. Harjit Sajjan says in a social media post that “Team Canada, with Ontario, Quebec and Alberta, is ready to deploy 250 firefighters, aircraft equipment and other resources […]

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30 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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18 hours ago Education minister rejects Alberta Teachers’ Association’s concern over mandatory tests

Starting this month, those in kindergarten will need to take literacy and numeracy tests for the first time in Alberta.

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15 hours ago Jamie Sarkonak: The University of Alberta said it was ending DEI. That’s not true

Despite the 'access, community and belonging' rebrand, the school still uses diversity statements and supports identity-based hiring

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8 hours ago Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after judge dismissed case of fatal ’Rust’ set shooting

SANTA FE, N.M. — Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie “Rust.” The lawsuit was filed Thursday at state district court in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of […]

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19 hours ago Alberta LGBTQ+ politicians face heightened risk of hate and violence: CSIS report

'2SLGBTQI+ individuals and events, especially those related to drag and transgender initiatives, are a focal point for adherents of religiously motivated violent extremism and ideologically motivated violent extremism,' the CSIS intelligence report reads

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

CALGARY — The University of Calgary is embarking on a research project to remedy the long-standing concern that, for families, there is very little that’s civil about civil courts. The university announced this week that it has received almost $27 million in funding from the Alberta Law Foundation to fund two research chairs and a […]

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9 hours ago Calgary tailor charged with sexually assaulting young girl inside shop

Calgary Police say a 63-year-old man has been charged with the sexual assault and sexual interference of a girl under the age of 16 while inside a tailor shop in southeast Calgary.

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20 hours ago Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party

School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information.  

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9 hours ago Winnipeg man charged with sexually assaulting children at daycare: police

Police have charged a man with sexually assaulting two children at an unlicensed daycare in Winnipeg.

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10 hours ago Canadian cavalry of firefighters and planes heading to help battle L.A. fires

Ontario, Alberta and Quebec are sending help to battle the devastating flames

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10 hours ago Calgary tailor, 63, charged in connection with sexual assault of young girl

'It is believed the man forced the girl to sit on his lap while he touched her inappropriately and sexually assaulted her,' Calgary police said

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11 hours ago Crown seeks prison time for pair accused of mischief at Coutts COVID border protest

LETHBRIDGE — Two men who became the faces of a protest at a key Alberta border crossing in 2022 need to do prison time to send a message that actions have consequences, a Crown prosecutor told court Thursday. Steven Johnston said the pair put themselves front and centre at the illegal blockade, which shut down […]

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12 hours ago In Calgary courts: Hearing underway for four suspects charged with murder of Calgary woman whose body was dumped near Okotoks

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Jan 6. to 10, 2025

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13 hours ago Crime briefs: Two people arrested in Abbotsford after crashing stolen vehicle | Key

The crash caused traffic delays in the area of Vedder Way and Marshall Road in east Abbotsford on Wednesday.

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13 hours ago Younger cancer survivors 11 times more likely to die prematurely years later: U of C study

Younger cancer survivors, even after successful treatment, are 11.4 times more likely to die an early death than those in the general population, a massive University of Calgary study has found. The research that spans from 1983 to 2017 tracked 24,459 adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors in Alberta, and determined their likelihood of […]

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13 hours ago Pedestrian in his 60s dies after struck by pickup while crossing northeast street

Crash took place on 32nd Avenue at 52nd Street N.E.

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14 hours ago More charges possible in homicide case involving missing Cape Breton man

Police confirmed that a firearm was involved in the death of Kenneth Justin MacDonald, whose body has yet to be found — but few other details were released about what happened.

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15 hours ago Speed and alcohol a factor in fatal collision on Yellowhead Trail: EPS

Police said the woman was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and that alcohol and speed were factors in the collision

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17 hours ago Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard leaves team before game to be with family as wildfires ravage LA area

Kawhi Leonard left the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver on Wednesday to be with his family in Los Angeles after they were evacuated from their Pacific Palisades home because of wildfires. “You definitely have to take care of home … Totally had my support 100%,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “Going back, checking on his […]

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17 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California

"Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.

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18 hours ago Jamaican immigrant who fought deportation over robbery conviction now faces murder charge

His situation came to light in a recent Ontario case where he argued unsuccessfully for a six-month sentence for firearm possession

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19 hours ago Clowns, rats and axe murderers competing for audiences at One Yellow Rabbit's Rodeo

The 39th edition of One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo will feature world, Canadian and Alberta premieres plus shows that are including the Rodeo on their current tours. For Oliver Armstrong, the Rodeo’s producer, this adds up to three weeks of exhilarating, challenging, and even magical experiences. The Rodeo runs in various venues from Jan. […]

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20 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: 5 dead as firefighters battle to control flames

Firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday that have killed five people, and sent thousands frantically fleeing their homes.

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