47 h. ago Sentencing hearing resumes for teen who stabbed Halifax high school student to death

A sentencing hearing is scheduled to resume today for the teenage boy who fatally stabbed a Halifax high school student.

Society

3 d. ago Alberta teachers plan provincewide strike starting Oct. 6 as talks hit stalemate

With contract talks at a stalemate, Jason Schilling from the Alberta Teachers’ Association says it’s time for Premier Danielle Smith’s government to step up.

Culture

5 d. ago Alberta urges teachers back to bargaining, union says old offer not good enough

The Alberta Teachers' Association said the government needs to take teachers' concerns about classroom conditions and salary seriously.

Other

7 d. ago Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy

Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers' Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an impasse

Society

9 d. ago 'I've set the bar high': Senior NHL writer ranks Edmonton Oilers as NHL's most intriguing training camp

This in from The Athletic’s senior NHL writer James Mirtle, his take that the Edmonton Oilers will have the most interesting training camp in the entire National Hockey League: “Like it or not, the Connor McDavid contract talk is going to be a massive storyline until there’s a resolution. Combine that with Edmonton coming off […]

Transport

9 d. ago 'Massive storylines': Senior NHL writer ranks Edmonton Oilers as NHL's most intriguing training camp

This in from The Athletic’s senior NHL writer James Mirtle, his take that the Edmonton Oilers will have the most interesting training camp in the entire National Hockey League: “Like it or not, the Connor McDavid contract talk is going to be a massive storyline until there’s a resolution. Combine that with Edmonton coming off […]

Transport

1 week ago 'He's just taking his time': Oilers hockey boss says new contract with McDavid on the way

Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson went on Oilers Now to address with host Bob Stauffer all the rumours and nervous talk around Connor McDavid’s negotiation for a new contract. “We’re confident we’re going to get a deal done,” Jackson said, saying he had spoken for an hour earlier in the day with McDavid’s agent […]

Sport

1 week ago 'He's trying to find the razor's edge': Oilers hockey boss says new contract with McDavid on the way

Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson went on Oilers Now to address with host Bob Stauffer all the rumours and nervous talk around Connor McDavid’s negotiation for a new contract. “We’re confident we’re going to get a deal done,” Jackson said, saying he had spoken for an hour earlier in the day with McDavid’s agent […]

Sport

1 week ago 'He's trying to find the razor's edge': Oilers hockey boss explains the hold

Edmonton Oilers hockey boss Jeff Jackson went on Oilers Now to address with host Bob Stauffer all the rumours and nervous talk around Connor McDavid’s negotiation for a new contract. “We’re confident we’re going to get a deal done,” Jackson said, saying he had spoken for an hour earlier in the day with McDavid’s agent […]

Sport

1 week ago Connor Zary and Calgary Flames contract talks: What’s holding up the deal?

The team and the restricted free agent forward have yet to agree to a new deal with training camp looming in a few weeks.

Other

1 week ago 'Nothing decided': What has and hasn't been predicted about McDavid's talks with Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton is buzzing with Connor McDavid news just now, good news that the Oilers captain is back in Edmonton and on the ice with teammates in his annual Captain’s Skate, but also anxious news around McDavid’s contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers. What has and hasn’t been said by McDavid and others and about the […]

Other

1 week ago What insiders have got right and wrong so far on McDavid's talks with Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton is buzzing with Connor McDavid news just now, good news that the Oilers captain is back in Edmonton and on the ice with teammates in his annual Captain’s Skate, but also anxious news around McDavid’s contract negotiations with the Edmonton Oilers. What has and hasn’t been said by McDavid and others and about the […]

Other

2 w. ago Education minister blasts Alberta Teachers' Association as contract talks reach stalemate

Union points to low per-student funding in Alberta, growing class sizes and a lack of supports for students with complex needs as major issues

Politics

2 w. ago Education minister blasts Alberta Teachers' Association as contract talks break down

The ATA has rejected a 12 per cent salary increase over four years and a pledge to hire 3,000 additional teachers by 2029 to address growing enrolment, according to Education Minister

Politics

2 w. ago Possible strike by Alberta teachers looming as school year set to begin

A strike by Alberta teachers could take place as early as next week after a breakdown in mediated contract negotiations with the provincial government.

Society

2 w. ago Teacher contract talks stalled says ATA, salary demands not met

Current teacher contract expires Oct. 7

Other

2 w. ago Teacher contract talks stalled, salary dispute heats up as ATA and province release statements

Current teacher contract expires Oct. 7

Other

2 w. ago 'Every intention to win in Edmonton': McDavid talks contract at Olympic orientation camp

"It’s my only focus, maybe next to winning a gold medal for Canada"

Other

2 w. ago Alberta teacher contract talks resume ahead of school year, possible strike

The Alberta Teachers Association is hopeful a mediator will be able to help its members reach a new contract agreement with the province before the new school year begins.

Society

3 w. ago School start remains uncertain with teacher bargaining about to resume

Contract talks will start up again a week before students are supposed to be back in class

Society