77 m. ago G7 leaders agree on AI adoption, critical minerals, but not Ukraine

The seven world leaders wrapped up their summit in Alberta Tuesday without a unified communique on shared views, which has been the standard after past gatherings.

Politics

80 m. ago Alberta to invest $1.2 million to help former military and public safety personnel rejoin the workplace

The program offers individualized assessments and customized supports based on their experiences such as peer support, career planning, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, training and support to maintain employment.

Economics

85 m. ago Alberta government commits $50M to bolster tailings pond reclamation technology

The funding challenge will cover up to 50 per cent of a project’s cost, to a maximum of $15 million

Politics

2 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's plan to limit free COVID vaccines is anti

Unbelievable. Mind-boggling. Stunningly stupid. These are the words that I used over the weekend when asked about the recent announcement by the UCP government about not paying for COVID-19 vaccinations for the majority of Albertans in the coming year. A Friday afternoon government press release almost always involves a controversial topic. But this one is […]

Science

2 h. ago Premier David Eby to ask PM to declare Bishnoi gang a terrorist group

Eby says it’s an issue of huge concern in B.C., but also in Alberta and Ontario, where gangs from India are operating.

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2 h. ago Premier David Eby to ask PM to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group

Eby says it’s an issue of huge concern in B.C., but also in Alberta and Ontario, where gangs from India are operating.

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2 h. ago B.C. premier to ask PM to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group

Eby says it’s an issue of huge concern in B.C., but also in Alberta and Ontario, where gangs from India are operating.

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3 h. ago Canada imposes new sanctions on Russia as Carney urges support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the sanctions package alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta.

Events

3 h. ago Health Canada won’t fight Alberta’s plan to charge for COVID vaccines

Starting this fall, most of Alberta's 4.8 million residents will need to pay out of pocket for COVID vaccines, if they choose to get them

Science

5 h. ago Toronto restaurant known for giving away free meals closing after 9 years

A Toronto restaurant that gained a reputation for offering free meals to the less fortunate will soon be closing after nearly a decade.Leslieville's Samaira's Kitchen has been a fixture on Queen East ever since opening its doors in 2016, whereupon it quickly became a staple for locals thanks to its fast-food favourites.While on the food front, the restaurant became known for its juicy, hearty burgers and gourmet pizzas, it was the owner's inventive solution for combating a growing food security crisis in the community back in 2023 that made Samaira's Kitchen particularly notable.In November of that year, Chef Rajish, the restaurant's owner, began printing meal tickets and posting them in the front window with a sign that promised anyone in need of a meal could take the receipt from the window, bring it to the front counter, and receive their meal for free.Patrons who could afford it were also encouraged to donate meals through the program, which allowed a custome...

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5 h. ago Conservative MP resigns Alberta seat where Poilievre will run in byelection

Damien Kurek says he has officially resigned as an MP after promising earlier in the spring to vacate his seat in the Battle River—Crowfoot riding for the Conservative leader.

Politics

7 h. ago Alberta Medical Association raises concerns over province limiting free COVID vaccines

Smith says her government is looking to prevent wastage, recover costs, and target vaccinations to those who need them the most.

Science

8 h. ago Modi, Zelenskyy to meet with Carney at G7 today, as leaders discuss foreign policy

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is to hold bilateral talks with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta today. The G7 will continue for its second and final day without U.S. President Donald Trump who left the talks ahead of schedule […]

Politics

8 h. ago MEG Energy urges shareholders to reject unsolicited takeover offer by Strathcona Resources

Strathcona and MEG both extract bitumen using steam-driven techniques in eastern Alberta and don't have fuel refining or retail businesses like some bigger oilsands players.

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10 h. ago Toronto bakery wins big at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival

One of Toronto's favourite bakeries just earned another feather in its cap by taking the top prize at Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival.The Stanley Cup finals might be stealing the show for sports fans in Canada right now, but for foodies, another battle was being fought over the weekend: for the title of Ontario's best butter tart.Held annually in Midland, Ont., Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival (which is both the event's official name and an appropriate superlative), bakeries from all across the province flock to the small town in hopes of being recognized for their gooey, sugary confections.The enthusiasm about the festival, which just so happens to be one of the largest butter tart festivals in the entire world, is appropriate, considering the quintessentially Canadian treats were first invented in Barrie, just a short 45-minute drive from Midland, in 1900.Now in its 22nd year, the 2025 edition of the festival welcomed over 200 vendors and upwards of 100,...

Culture

10 h. ago Two byelections are happening in Edmonton at the end of June — here are the UCP and NDP candidates running for a seat

Postmedia spoke to all four candidates from Alberta's major parties to discuss why they're the best choice in the upcoming byelections.

Politics

11 h. ago Letters, June 17: Alberta foolish to make people pay for COVID shots

Where will you be watching Game 6 Tuesday? Vote in our daily poll! Danielle Smith is completely out of touch with average Albertans.  The decision to start charging “healthy Albertans” for their COVID-19 vaccinations is proof of that.  Just who does she think this move will hurt the most?  It certainly won’t be the wealthy. […]

Science

11 h. ago Breakenridge: Premier in lockstep with U.S. 'failure of policy and science'

Apparently, Alberta’s government is more interested in RFK’s guidance than that of Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization

Events

11 h. ago Opinion: Southern Alberta is an essential driver of economic prosperity in the face of trade threats

For decades, Alberta’s economic development has been focused on the north, with the Fort McMurray and Cold Lake oilsands, and the Duvernay and Montney formations, driving public and private investment. It worked out very well for our province. But, as the global economic and political order shifts, it is time for everyone, from investors to […]

Economics

22 h. ago Canada shouldn’t be favourite heading into Gold Cup, captain says

VANCOUVER — One of Canada’s brightest soccer stars doesn’t believe the country should be the favourite heading into the Gold Cup. Canada is a solid squad, striker Jonathan David said, but it has only won the tournament once — and that was 25 years ago. “I think to be favourites in a tournament, you have […]

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