1 hour ago Lethbridge business leaders, politicians react to 2025 Alberta budget

From health care to education, Lethbridge's mayor and business leaders are looking into the effects the 2025 provincial budget will have on the city.

Politics

2 h. ago Family, friends of Calgary woman killed by husband issue warning to other women

Allan Shyback was sentenced to seven years in prison for manslaughter and causing an indignity to a body in the 2012 death of his common-law wife, Lisa Mitchell.

Events

2 h. ago Anand, provinces meet in effort to reduce interprovincial trade barriers

Expanding mutual recognition of provincial regulatory requirements and improving labour mobility were on the agenda

Economics

3 h. ago Alberta agriculture groups see some light in provincial budget

Just a day after its release, the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) says its initial read of the Alberta government’s financial road map for the year to come shows promise in some areas for the industry, but still leaves some questions. “We are going to want to always see more for the producer groups and […]

Society

3 h. ago Global Uranium Corp. Announces Extension of Marketing Program

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Uranium Corp. (CSE: GURN | OTC: GURFF | FRA: Q3J) (the “Company“) is pleased to announce, further to its news release on November 7th, 2024, December 17th, 2024, and January 10th, 2025, that it has further extended the term of its engagement of Euro Digital Media […]

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3 h. ago Anand meets with provincial counterparts to discuss boosting interprovincial trade

OTTAWA — Transport and Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand said Friday she wants to boost internal trade by getting the provinces to recognize out-of-province labour certifications and regulations. Anand was meeting with the Committee on Internal Trade, made up of provincial and territorial trade ministers. The federal government says it has eliminated 20 of 39 […]

Economics

4 h. ago LILLEY: Interesting outcomes in an uninteresting provincial election

The big shocker of the night was Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie losing in Mississauga East Cooksville

Politics

5 h. ago 'You could call it equalization': Mayor critical of Calgary's high share of education property tax requisition

While Edmontonian homeowners will likely see a $92 hit to their property tax bill, Calgarians who own a $700,000 home will likely see a $239 increase.

Economics

6 h. ago MEG Energy says half of oil sales free from tariffs thanks to global market access

CALGARY — More than half of MEG Energy Corp.’s oil sales would be free from potential U.S. tariffs thanks to the diverse market access options it has lined up, a company executive says. The Calgary-based oilsands producer has the ability to access global markets via Canada’s West Coast through the Trans Mountain pipeline, as well […]

Economics

6 h. ago Doug Ford says 'count me in' for new solution to mitigate tariff threats

Doug Ford made his stand against Donald Trump's tariffs a cornerstone of his platform as he sought — and won — re-election as premier, and among other steps the province plans to take if and when the levies come into effect, it seems the Ontario leader is on board withone strategic piece of legislation.Tim Houston, Ford's Nova Scotian counterpart, has just floated The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a new set of trade-related regulations meant to help foster the Canadian economy after Trump slams all Canadian imports with 25 per cent duties next week.Under the rules, Nova Scotia will treat all goods from elsewhere in Canada as if they were produced locally, "eliminating any additional fees or testing requirements" that presently exist.Likewise, professionals accredited in other provinces will be treated as if they were licenced in Nova Scotia, "ensuring that businesses providing services can operate across provincial borders witho...

Economics

6 h. ago Province launching more ‘Buy BC’ ads as Trump tariff threat looms

Eby says B.C. residents would soon start seeing more "Buy BC" advertisements, and the province has also launched a new website with a tool to help people buy local.

Economics

6 h. ago Quebec community group creates hotline for racism victims in schools

Following several allegations of anti-Black racism at schools across the province, a community group has established a hotline for victims.

Events

6 h. ago Maryland’s largest provider for Medicaid enrollees gets its accreditation suspended

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s largest managed care organization for Medicaid enrollees has had its accreditation suspended due to concerns with credentialing and quality reviews for its providers, a state health department official said Friday. A managed care organization is a health care company or plan that aims to control health care costs by supervising […]

Economics

6 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils new plan to transform planetarium by 2029 after $40

Contemporary Calgary unveiled its plans Friday morning to transform the Centennial Planetarium into an accessible community hub, with a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop, a three-floor education and gallery wing that includes a roof-top event centre and park space with a sculpture garden. The existing building will also be renovated, specifically transforming the dome […]

Economics

6 h. ago Contemporary Calgary unveils plan to redevelop former planetarium after $40M boost from province

The facility will have a new entrance pavilion, cafe, gift shop and a three-floor education and gallery wing with a rooftop event centre

Economics

7 h. ago Toronto is renovating two bridges with bike lanes and here's what they will look like

In spite of Premier Doug Ford's anti-bike lane sentiments and legislation, the City of Toronto is moving to transform a number of streets to better prioritize pedestrians and cyclists under the assumption that so long as no traffic lanes are removed during the revamps, the projects won't be subject to the province's new Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act.Among the numerous kilometres of roadway eyed for the new infrastructure are two bridges due to be replaced to help prevent flooding in the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood, which is designated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as one of the most at-risk for river overflows and backups during storms.The two viaducts, which are 1960s-era and cross over Black Creek at Jane Street and Scarlett Road, will be reconstructed and increased in height as nearby flood channels are expanded and the surrounding land is stabilized.At the same time, the roadways will also be widened, and ...

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7 h. ago In Calgary courts: Appeal court orders new trial for man convicted in connection with a shootout in Calgary's Beltline

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

Events

7 h. ago In Calgary courts: Trial set for Calgary man charged in connection with toddler's death in 2022

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

Events

8 h. ago Penner's pot proposal passes — cannabis sales now allowed at adult

Festival-goers in Calgary will be able to buy their bud on site this year, after a city councillor’s proposal to allow for cannabis sales at adult-only events narrowly passed earlier this week. Ward 11’s Kourtney Penner introduced the notice of motion, which asked administration to enable the sale of cannabis at minor-prohibited events, at Tuesday’s […]

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8 h. ago Penner's pot proposal passes — cannabis sales will be allowed at adult

Festival-goers in Calgary who want to light up a joint will be able to buy their bud on site this year, after a city councillor’s proposal to allow for cannabis sales at adult-only events narrowly passed earlier this week. Ward 11’s Kourtney Penner introduced the notice of motion, which asked administration to enable the sale […]

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