63 h. ago Repealing B.C. tanker ban a ‘hypothetical question’ for now, federal energy minister says

The government will soon have to decide if it includes Alberta’s new proposal to build an oil pipeline to B.C’s coastline on its list of nation-building projects

Politics

5 d. ago Braid: Student speaks out at Alberta Next session, gets referred for a spanking

Bruce McAllister looked like a privileged government man speaking power to truth. And he raised a question: Is this how they think of students in the premier’s office?

Other

9 d. ago Braid: An Alberta doctor's death saddens thousands just as new health crisis looms

Markland didn’t just save lives and annoy the government with his tweets about the state of health care, he also touched the soul with his deeply personal meditations on life

Science

1 week ago Carney stands by Liberal gun ban, embattled public safety minister

Opposition Conservatives have called for Carney to fire the public safety minister over leaked comments about the Liberals’ gun buyback program.

Events

1 week ago LILLEY: Leaked audio shows Quebec behind gun ban, minister doesn’t support it

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree clearly doesn't believe in his own flawed program.

Politics

2 w. ago Targeting terror symbols not a ‘blanket ban,’ justice minister says about new hate bill

The government plans to criminalize 'wilfully promoting hatred against any identifiable group by displaying certain symbols in a public place'

Politics

2 w. ago Lion school bus woes should make Quebec revisit electrification plan, critics say

Many school bus routes in Quebec remained cancelled Monday following the government's decision to pull all Lion buses out of service after a bus in Montreal caught fire last week.

Society

3 w. ago Braid: Quebec independence leader meets Alberta separatists, promises collaboration

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Politics

3 w. ago Braid: Quebec’s likeliest next premier backs Alberta separation. Canada had better take him seriously

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Other

3 w. ago Braid: Tension rises as teachers set the date for provincewide strike

A long break from school due to a strike is unthinkable for students who have already dealt with COVID pandemic disruptions

Other

3 w. ago Nepal’s prime minister resigns amid deadly protests sparked by social media ban

Protests expanded into broader criticism of his government and accusations of corruption. In addition to the 19 fatalities, scores of people were wounded

Politics

3 w. ago Nepal prime minister resigns after 19 killed in protest crackdown

As the protests against a social media ban in Nepal intensified, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli said he was stepping down immediately.

Politics

3 w. ago Nepal’s prime minister resigns following violent protests against social media ban, corruption

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s prime minister resigned Tuesday following violent protests against a ban on social media platforms and government corruption. Khadga Prasad Oli said he was stepping down immediately. His resignation came after protesters set fire to the homes of some of Nepal’s top political leaders in opposition to a social media ban […]

Politics

3 w. ago Alberta makes sweeping revisions to ban on sexually explicit images in school libraries

"Our focus and our concern is with materials in schools that have graphic and visual depictions of sexual acts"

Society

3 w. ago Alberta makes revisions to ban on books with sexually explicit images in school libraries

"Our focus and our concern is with materials in schools that have graphic and visual depictions of sexual acts"

Society

3 w. ago Alberta makes revisions to ban books with sexually explicit images in school libraries

"Our focus and our concern is with materials in schools that have graphic and visual depictions of sexual acts"

Society

3 w. ago Braid: As Alberta revises school library book ban, minister insists it was all a 'misunderstanding'

Big changes in ministerial order come down to one little word: visual

Politics

3 w. ago Braid: Alberta shrinks school book ban, minister insists it was all a 'misunderstanding'

Big changes in ministerial order come down to one little word: visual

Politics

3 w. ago Revised Alberta school book ban expected to be released Monday

The Alberta government had promised an updated ministerial order with the revised school library book ban on Friday, but the announcement was rescheduled for Monday.

Society