6 h. ago Braid: Tragic stories show need for UCP's 'compassionate intervention' for addicts

Treatment without approval happens all the time

Events

6 h. ago Alberta cabinet minister denies allegations made by ousted AHS president

Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams says his concern over an investigation into AHS procurement stemmed from allegations of misspent public dollars, and not who was being investigated.

Politics

7 h. ago Alberta to build mandatory drug treatment centres, one of them in Calgary

But involuntary treatment has been greeted skeptically by some addictions experts, with research questioning its effectiveness

Economics

8 h. ago Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

The government of Alberta has announced plans to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres in the province, in Edmonton and Calgary.

Economics

12 h. ago Alberta spring session preview: Compassionate intervention act and budget deficit

Government house leader Joseph Schow will be holding a media conference at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon to discuss the province's priorities for the spring session

Other

13 h. ago Kavanagh: Ask the candidates how they'll help people in need

Housing affordability and food insecurity can be solved, if we elect people of compassion to Queen's Park.

Other

32 h. ago On ‘The Baldwins,’ Alec and Hilaria tell their sides of their stories

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are no strangers to the camera. This time, they’re turning it on themselves – or rather, TLC is – with a new reality show The Baldwins, starring the controversial couple and their seven children. The series, which premieres Sunday, introduced the family while the kids played and left toys strewn about […]

Other

40 h. ago Edmonton's new private addiction treatment centre offers immediate help, no wait lists

“Because what happens in treatment is that you learn all this information, but you’re in a very protective bubble.”

Economics

3 d. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

Other

3 d. ago Braid: Contract scandal has ministers hunting for trouble across Alberta government

Smart ministers would do well to turn over every rock in their departments in search of potential red flags

Politics

3 d. ago Opération déneigement à Montréal: 900 rues rendraient l’intervention des pompiers plus complexe

Pas moins de 900 rues de Montréal imposeraient toujours des défis aux pompiers en cas d’intervention d’urgence après ces deux bordées de neige.

Other

4 d. ago Book review: B.C. author's Climate Hope urges us not to surrender

David Geselbracht's Stories of Action in an Age of Global Crisis is an important and inspiring book that shows us why it's not the time to despair

Society

4 d. ago Alectra Inc. employees unite with compassion to raise $200,000 for United Way’s food security programs

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra employees united to raise a total of $48,000 through regular payroll deductions to support the United Way’s food insecurity programs. Alectra made an additional corporate contribution of approximately $152,000, bringing the total donation amount to $200,000. “Alectra employees came together with an inspiring spirit of compassion […]

Economics

4 d. ago Mexico Moves to Ban Foreign Intervention After US Cartel Decree

Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum moved to ban foreign governments and entities from intervening in her nation’s territory after the US designated eight Latin American cartels and gangs as terrorist organizations.

Culture

4 d. ago 'Flying serpents with huge brains' or 'fat little fellows?': Stories of Martians from the archives

Earthlings’ fascination with Mars has long been documented. As one of Earth’s neighbouring planets, speculation about what Mars is really like has taken centre stage in many scientific and not-so-scientific conversations. Artists and writers have long used the concept of Martians arriving on earth to entertain us. Just think of Marvin the Martian in Bugs […]

Culture

4 d. ago Canadian army captain demoted for drunken comments wins appeal

The former major 'made racist and sexualized comments about (a subordinate's) wife ... and recounted stories of a sexualized nature'

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4 d. ago DEAR ABBY: Bride wants mother and aunt to walk her down the aisle

DEAR ABBY: My 25-year-old niece is getting married in four months. Five years ago, she lost her father in a tragic accident while her parents were on vacation. Since that time, she has come out as gay and grown closer to me than to her mom (my sister). I was always close to my sister […]

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5 d. ago Braid: Smith and LaGrange steamroll AHS in response to contract scandal

Amid all of this, neither Smith nor LaGrange has yet denied that some funny business could have gone on in their midst

Other

5 d. ago Storytelling festival in Toronto will include 5 days of true stories told live

A 5-day long storytelling festival is descending upon a popular Toronto brewery with a host of true stories told live by the people who lived them.Back for its second year after a smashing success in 2024, the Replay Story Fest is like a real-life take on 'storytime' videos — only, the people who lived the experiences are standing right in front of you.Holding court at Burdock over the course of five days, the festival features a number of live performances and workshops, hosted and led by some of the most talented storytellers from Toronto and beyond.No one can spin a yarn quite like this lineup.Each day of the festival plays host to a number of special, themed events — including some focused on science, music or improvised stories — as well as solo shows from the likes of playwright Ronit Rubinstein and comedian Jillian Welsh (Baroness Von Sketch Show).    View this post on Instagram        &nb...

Culture

6 d. ago Braid: A gutsy minister shows cabinet worry over private surgery scandal

Sources have told Don Braid that Peter Guthrie is not the leaker. This suggests wider discontent in cabinet

Politics