57 m. ago Mining association heralds $90 billion in potential projects to seize moment of national interest

"In the current climate of economic security, B.C.'s mining sector has the ability to secure a stronger, more stable and resilient economic future for all British Columbians." — Michael Goehring, CEO, Mining Association of B.C.

Society

95 m. ago OCDSB trustees vote to approve boundary changes, phase out alternative schools

The public school board also decided to keep classes for students with special needs.

Society

1 hour ago International Petroleum Corporation Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Voting Results

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Petroleum Corporation (IPC or the Corporation) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) is pleased to announce the voting results from the Corporation’s 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on May 7, 2025 in Calgary, Alberta. Number of Directors The number of Directors of the Corporation was set at […]

Society

2 h. ago Study finds no evidence to support New Brunswick’s ’mystery brain disease’

FREDERICTON — A scientific analysis has found no evidence to support claims of a mystery brain disease in New Brunswick. The study was published today in the journal JAMA Neurology. It says “unfounded concerns” of a potentially fatal mystery disease were amplified in traditional and social media. The study reviewed the cases of 25 patients […]

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2 h. ago WARMINGTON: When it comes to Alberta’s wants, Coach Don Cherry says Canada should listen

Grapes feels Alberta has a 'pretty good' case they deserve a better deal from Canada

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2 h. ago Pakistan calls India strike ‘act of war,’ says it downed jets

Pakistan said it reserved the right to respond, raising the spectre that the back-and-forth could spiral into all-out conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals.

Transport

3 h. ago Epineuron Announces Topline Pilot Study Results Published in Bioelectronic Medicine Showing the Potential of the PeriPulse® System in Accelerating Nerve Regeneration

TORONTO — A groundbreaking first-in-human trial has revealed the potential of the PeriPulse® Nerve Stimulation System, a wearable temporary nerve stimulator, in enabling electrical stimulation therapy for the regeneration of acutely injured peripheral nerves. In a study published in Bioelectronic Medicine, results showed a significant and sustained improvement in sensation, with 87.5% of treated patients […]

Economics

3 h. ago 5 THINGS: Edmonton Oilers strike gold in series opener against Vegas

It was also the fifth time in these playoffs the Oilers rallied to come from behind and win a game, which set a new NHL record. So, the win was both rare and par for the course at the same time

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4 h. ago Autour de Trump, une chambre d’écho médiatique de plus en plus vaste

En froid avec la presse dite traditionnelle, l’exécutif américain s’applique à créer un écosystème médiatique parallèle.

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5 h. ago Letters, May 7: Smith talk just serves to rile up an angry base

Should teachers be paid more? Vote in our daily poll! Lorne Gunter makes it sound like Danielle Smith invented western separatism. Arguably, that concept has been around for 9 decades. A conservative government, in one form or another (Social Credit, Progressive Conservative, UCP, etc.) has been in power for 90 years, except for four years […]

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5 h. ago NorthwestFilmFest and Rainbow Visions: A joyful Blur of Texas Chainsaws, Alberta film, Cruising and Andy Kaufman

Action — and how! Canada’s oldest and ever-evolving documentary film festival NorthwestFilmFest is back with a brilliant lineup, covering just about anything you might want to point a camera at. Opening with a Blur double feature and closing on a one-two punch of Texas Chain Saw Massacre gushing love, space, ecological issues, the war in […]

Culture

6 h. ago Vers un premier vote au conclave chargé d’élire le nouveau pape

Les 133 cardinaux électeurs venant de 70 pays se prononceront une première fois cet après-midi dans la chapelle Sixtine.

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7 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Alberta’s separation threats weaken hand against Liberals

Stoking a victimhood complex in the province won't help the broader Conservative movement

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7 h. ago Canadian Luxury Real Estate Strongholds Defy Trade War Turmoil

Montreal and Calgary resilient amidst national housing slowdown; Toronto’s ultra-luxury buyers defy market trends as Vancouver cools Toronto , May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 2025 First Quarter Highlights A fragile rebound in consumer confidence and real estate activity unravelled in the first quarter of 2025, as the escalating Canada–U.S. trade war and threats to […]

Economics

15 h. ago Competing for Rogers $1M Prize: Canada’s Got Talent Reveals the First Six Performers Heading to the Finale, May 13 on Citytv

– Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote – – Stream tonight’s episode of CGT on Citytv+. New episodes available every Tuesday on Citytv and Citytv+ – – Interviews available by request – – Download photography from tonight’s episode here – […]

Economics

17 h. ago Bell: Smith is firm — for Carney and Canada it's her or Alberta separatists

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

Economics

17 h. ago Bell: Carney's choice — do you deal with Danielle Smith or Alberta separatists?

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

Transport

17 h. ago Bell: Carney must deal with Smith or face Alberta separatist headache

'I think we have to accept there's a lot of anger out there. There's a lot of groups organizing to try to do something about it,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, on growing separatist sentiment in the province

Transport

17 h. ago 7 things to do in Iceland that are just as cool as the Blue Lagoon

Explore black lava fields, slip into a beer bath or catch the northern lights from a turquoise hot spring

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17 h. ago Optigo Biotherapeutics Wins People’s Choice Award at Eyecelerator and Presents Compelling Preclinical Data on Long

Optigo wins People’s Choice Award at the recent Eyecelerator meeting in Park City for proprietary drug anchoring, potential to transform intravitreal drug delivery Preclinical data demonstrates sustained efficacy and safety for six months or more following a single injection VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optigo Biotherapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering long-acting, […]

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