99 minutes ago Canada’s efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress this year

This year, a national commission began cross-country public consultations and an online registry of people sanctioned or under investigation for maltreatment in sport went live.

Sport

3 hours ago Drug superlabs leave a toxic mess. Some say B.C.’s cleanup rules are a mess, too

May, who co-owns Calgary-based Mayken Hazmat Solutions, has been cleaning the mess left behind by drug labs in Western Canada after police are done with the scene.

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6 hours ago HILL: Canada’s chief actuary fails to estimate Alberta’s share of CPP assets — but one point is clear

Despite a new report from Canada’s chief actuary about Alberta’s potential plan to leave the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and start its own separate provincial pension plan, Albertans still don’t have an official estimate from Ottawa about Alberta’s share of CPP assets. The actuary analyzed how the division of assets might be calculated, but did […]

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18 hours ago Oysters distributed in B.C., Alberta, Ontario recalled for norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall due to possible norovirus contamination of certain oysters distributed in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. The agency says the recall covers certain Fanny Bay, Sunseeker and Cloudy Bay oysters under the Taylor Shellfish Canada brand. The recall says most of the affected oysters were harvested and […]

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20 hours ago Reform school abuse survivor David McCann invested into Order of Canada

While many recipients of the Order of Canada might view it as a crowning achievement, he sees it instead as something he can use to do even more.

Society

22 hours ago Alberta's Catholic health authority appoints Tim Spelliscy as new board chair

Covenant Health, the Catholic-based health provider that operates a number of hospitals and other facilities in Alberta, has appointed a new board chair. Tim Spelliscy, who had a long career in Edmonton’s broadcast journalism scene and has served on the Covenant board for seven years, takes over the role from former Alberta premier Ed Stelmach. […]

Science

24 hours ago Man slain in Corso Italia neighbourhood marks city’s 84th murder of 2024

A section of St. Clair Ave. W. was cordoned off as Homicide detectives investigated

Events

25 hours ago Rocket from Yemen hits Tel Aviv as Israeli strikes in Gaza kill children

A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv, leaving 16 people injured, days after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi rebels who launched missiles in solidarity with Gaza.

Events

25 hours ago Hôpitaux du Québec: tensions et fermetures en pleine période des Fêtes

Le mandat de l’agence Santé Québec de réduire de 1,5 milliard les dépenses d’ici le mois de mars a de quoi inquiéter les professionnels en soins.

Economics

27 hours ago A rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16, and Palestinians mourn a dozen children in Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A rocket fired from Yemen hit an area of Tel Aviv overnight, leaving 16 people injured by shattered glass, the Israeli military said Saturday, days after Israeli airstrikes hit Houthi rebels who have been launching missiles in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Another 14 people sustained minor injuries as they […]

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