2 h. ago Canadians divided on Indigenous rights in what B.C. leader calls ‘harmful’ poll

Three in 10 said that the federal government is offering too much funding to First Nations' communities, but the same number, 27 per cent, felt the current funding is too little.

Politics

2 h. ago Employee protests lead to 18 arrests as Microsoft reviews work with Israel’s military

Police officers arrested 18 people at worker-led protests at Microsoft headquarters Wednesday as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military’s use of its technology during the ongoing war in Gaza. Two consecutive days of protest at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Wash., called for the tech giant to immediately cut its […]

Events

4 h. ago How mayoral candidates plan to handle Edmonton's growing infill snafu

“A family home, now wedged between two three-storey eight-plexes. No sunlight. No privacy. No peace. When residents speak up, they’re labelled NIMBY. When they seek help, the city’s ‘support’ takes days, if it comes at all,” she posted.

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5 h. ago Calgary climate protesters target carbon capture 'pipe dream'

Demonstrators Wednesday morning said they aren't against pipelines or carbon capture, they're against spending tax dollars on them.

Society

5 h. ago Gardiner Expressway construction work moves further ahead of schedule

Provincial and city officials announced work to renovate the major thoroughfare had been cut down to just 1.5 years, partly after a push to introduce round-the-clock construction.

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6 h. ago B.C. Conservatives call for action after leaked recommendations on expensive rare

Government has withheld report and can only point to two of 300 recommendations that have been acted upon

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6 h. ago Canada’s top soldier joins NATO talks on potential Ukraine peace plan

OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s military spoke with other top soldiers across the NATO alliance Wednesday, as they seek options for upholding peace in Ukraine if a ceasefire comes into force. Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan was among those who took part in a virtual discussion with her counterparts from 32 […]

Events

6 h. ago Poilievre calls on federal government to classify Bishnoi gang as terror entity

SURREY, B.C. — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the latest politician calling for the federal government to designate the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity. His call on a visit to Surrey, B.C., came after RCMP in the city announced last month they had made two arrests in an investigation into extortion targeting […]

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6 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Critics say Netanyahu doesn’t want war with Hamas to end

Past and present Israeli military, security officials publicly oppose plan to re-occupy Gaza City

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7 h. ago Province seeking feedback for Glenbow Ranch park management plan

"Given the park’s proximity to the growing population and urban development in both Calgary and Cochrane, visitor use within the park is expected to change dramatically in the next five years," the province says

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7 h. ago Entergy Cleared to Build Gas Plants for Massive Meta Data Center

Louisiana’s utility regulator approved Entergy Corp.’s plan to build three new gas plants that will power Meta’s data center in the state, the company said in a news release Wednesday.

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7 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get some money from the government this week

Money is on its way to eligible Canadian families who will receive another monthly payment of the child tax benefit this week.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $...

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7 h. ago Alberta minister wants ‘illegal immigrants’ to be counted in federal targets

'The federal government is choosing to disregard this number and that's a real problem,' said Schow

Politics

8 h. ago Steelworkers welcome new Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER) Centres to support workers

HAMILTON, Ontario, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the launch of the Ontario government’s new Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER) Centres, announced today, which will provide resources to support workers affected by technological change, trade disruptions and job loss. “Steelworkers know that when jobs are lost, families and […]

Society

9 h. ago Canadian judge among 4 ICC officials sanctioned by U.S. over ‘lawfare’

The U.S. State Department said Kimberly Prost was sanctioned for ruling to authorize the ICC's investigation into U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan.

Events

9 h. ago Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts

NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against the late financier Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts. The ruling Wednesday by federal Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan came after the judge presiding over the case against British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell […]

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10 h. ago Cadillac counts down to its F1 debut with lessons from NASA and ’inverse Ted Lasso’

It will be the start of a new mission for General Motors, and the end of a process to join F1 which included years of negotiations, a change of name and leadership, even a U.S. Justice Department investigation.

Science

10 h. ago Quebec government renews promise to make changes to contentious forestry reform bill

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will find solutions and defuse rising tension over a forestry bill that has sparked blockades and confrontations between Indigenous protesters and industry workers. Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian Lafreniere and Natural Resources Minister Maite Blanchette Vezina have renewed a promise to modify the proposed legislation following meetings this week […]

Politics

10 h. ago Joly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed ’normal’ part of her job amid F

OTTAWA — Industry Minister Melanie Joly says Canadians shouldn’t read too much into her visit to a Swedish defence manufacturer that comes right in the middle of a major government review of the F-35 fighter jet procurement. Joly says she visited Saab’s facilities in Sweden this week and was shown the Gripen-E jet, which is […]

Culture

11 h. ago Canada Post back to bargaining after union says delays caused by unrest at Air Canada

Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators

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