40 h. 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

40 h. 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

43 h. ago PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became leader of the sovereigntist PQ five years ago, was a guest speaker Thursday at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.

Politics

3 d. ago Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in child death case EPS criticized Crown over

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

Events

3 d. ago ‘That’s not manslaughter!’: Family of Edmonton girl slams reduced plea in her death

It comes a day after Edmonton police made public a letter from the force to Alberta's Justice Ministry saying it was aware of the plea deal and urging the Crown to call it off.

Events

3 d. ago Opinion: Cancelled coal hearing shows Alberta energy watchdog forgets who it serves

Faith is fragile and it’s fading fast for governance in Alberta. It’s not just for the obvious reasons — politically motivated pension schemes and police forces, perverse social engineering, and the systematic dismantling of public health care. No, the lens I see Alberta through is its natural resource treasures and how they are being squandered […]

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4 d. ago In rare move, Edmonton police object to Crown accepting manslaughter plea in Indigenous girl's homicide

'Our position is that to allow this plea deal to go ahead would be to bring the administration of justice into disrepute and constitute a significant miscarriage of justice'

Events

4 d. ago In unprecedented move, Edmonton police publicly object to Crown accepting manslaughter plea in Indigenous girl's homicide

'Our position is that to allow this plea deal to go ahead would be to bring the administration of justice into disrepute and constitute a significant miscarriage of justice'

Events

5 d. ago Police say man killed retired Auburn University professor at public park

AUBURN, Ala. — A retired veterinary professor at Auburn University was killed over the weekend while walking her dog at a popular park in Auburn, Ala., authorities said. Julie Gard Schnuelle, 59, was attacked and killed Saturday morning in Kiesel Park, located about eight kilometers from campus, according to the Auburn Police Department. She had […]

Events

5 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Man guilty of soliciting sex with minor sought after ankle monitor removed

York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help locating a 27-year-old Markham man found guilty of soliciting sex with a minor. Cops say on June 14, 2023, Chengyuan Chad Li was at a Toronto address in the area of Don Mills Rd. and Parkway Forest Dr. and engaged in sexual activity with the victim, who […]

Events

6 d. ago Many EV owners say they’re undeterred after the federal government’s mandate pause

Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved public charging stations will slow in the coming years. When Julien Kos drove to Moncton earlier this year, his plan heavily relied on charging his […]

Politics

1 week ago Less than 25% of university students feel free to discuss their views: Study

Fewer than one in four students feel free to discuss their views on controversial subjects in university classrooms, says a study by a Calgary-based educational think tank. Freedom of Expression on Campus: A Survey of Students’ Perceptions of Free Speech at Canadian Universities — conducted by Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy — asked 760 students […]

Society

1 week ago One hurt, six arrested, one sought after shooting in downtown London

London police were asking for the public’s help as they investigated a shooting near downtown’s busy bar district that left one person injured. It was about 3 a.m. on Sunday – on a weekend when post-secondary students who frequent Richmond Row returned to London en masse – when London police say they received “multiple reports” […]

Events

2 w. ago Hwy. 401 crash in Etobicoke leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured

Police are appealing to public for witnesses and information related to a collision that left one person dead and three seriously injured in Etobicoke. Ontario Provincial Police say officers responded to the scene of a collision involving multiple vehicles on eastbound Hwy. 401 near Dixon Rd. at 1:15 a.m. Saturday. OPP says a Ministry of […]

Events

2 w. ago Calgary police officer's resignation frustrates woman victimized in sexual text messages case

The woman has filed a civil suit against Keagan and former police chief Mark Neufeld alleging abuse of public office and is seeking $250,000 in damages

Events

2 w. ago Halton cops seeking info on man accused of performing sex act on GO train

Halton Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying a male who allegedly performed a sex act in the presence of a female passenger while aboard a GO train. Cops said the incident took place April 26 at about 4:15 p.m. on a GO train travelling from Burlington Station to Union Station in Toronto. Police […]

Transport

2 w. ago Weapons call at Western University library was a hoax: Police

Police reminded the public that knowingly making a false report is a criminal offence.

Society

2 w. ago Police renew call for help solving 1988 slaying of woman in her home

Monday marked the 37th anniversary of the still-unsolved stabbing death of Morag Davies, 45, who was attacked and killed in her own bedroom on Aug. 25, 1988. Sarnia police have renewed their call for the public’s help solving the case. This story on her family’s ongoing push for justice was first published in the Aug. […]

Events

3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man sought for allegedly violating parole with firearm

Peel Regional Police are seeking help from the public in locating a man in alleged violation of his parole and for firearms offences. Shaquane Kevin Stewart, 25, of Brampton, was convicted of prior firearms charges and sentenced to a period behind bars. After serving part of his sentence, he was released to serve the remainder […]

Events

3 w. ago Each Canadian will pay a shocking amount this year to cover interest on nation's debt

The interest alone on the Government of Canada's debt will cost each Canadian thousands of dollars this year, according to a new study.Public policy think tank The Fraser Institute found that the combined debt interest payments for both the federal and provincial governments in Canada will cost $92.5 billion in 2024/2025. That's between $1,937 and $3,432 per Canadian, depending on the province.This comes as governments in Canada have trended towards deficit spending and growing government debt in recent years."Interest must be paid on government debt, and the more money governments spend on interest payments, the less money is available for the programs and services that matter to Canadians," said Jake Fuss, director of fiscal studies at the Fraser Institute and co-author of the study.According to the report, Ottawa will spend $53.8 billion on debt servicing charges in 2024/2025, which is significantly more than what the government expects to spend o...

Economics