41 m. ago Brother of man accused in OPP officer’s death says he saw suspects that day

The brother of a man accused of fatally shooting a provincial police officer more than two years ago testified Monday that he found the two accused killers inside a trailer on his property on the afternoon of the alleged murder. Richard McKenzie told the jury trial in Cayuga, Ont., that his trailer was locked when […]

Events

45 m. ago Alberta government lays groundwork for provincial police force

Alberta’s government is taking another step toward giving municipalities the option of ditching the RCMP in favour of a new provincial police service.

Politics

58 m. ago Albertans frustrated with stock market losses: ‘It’s a manufactured situation’

It's almost a universal feeling — the anxiety and despair you might experience while looking at your investments right now.

Economics

63 m. ago Pandemic rules barring protests in 2021 unconstitutional: Ontario’s top court

Provincial restrictions on gatherings that prohibited peaceful protests in Ontario for several weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic were unconstitutional, the province’s top court ruled Monday. The Court of Appeal for Ontario made the finding in a case brought by former Ontario legislator Randy Hillier, who faced several charges for organizing or hosting protests against pandemic […]

Science

74 m. ago 35th Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference in Richmond Hill, Ontario

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is thrilled to announce the 35th Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, scheduled to take place May 14 – 16, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This signature event brings together a […]

Society

85 m. ago Mark Carney visits Victoria as Liberals try to break into southern Vancouver Island

The Liberal leader made stops in Victoria and Saanichton before putting his prime minister hat back on for a meeting with Premier David Eby

Transport

85 m. ago Varcoe: No need for Alberta to panic, Smith says, as oil prices tumble amid economic havoc in U.S.

For Albertans, the volatility could have major financial implications

Economics

1 hour ago B.C. forestry communities face a bleak 2025 as Trump ups tariffs

Premier David Eby used a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to seek federal action on U.S. tariffs

Economics

2 h. ago Danielle Smith takes swipe at Carney after Liberal leader jabs Alberta premier

"The attitude is, 'sit down and shut up.' Well, I don't shut up, I make sure that Albertans know exactly how I feel about issues," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said.

Politics

2 h. ago Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with ‘strong conservative women’

"The attitude is, 'sit down and shut up.' Well, I don't shut up, I make sure that Albertans know exactly how I feel about issues," Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said.

Transport

2 h. ago 'No one deserves to be abused': Rise in children turned away from Alberta shelters highlights domestic violence crisis

For every child who stayed in a domestic violence shelter in Alberta last year, four more needed shelter but couldn’t access it.

Events

3 h. ago Helium Evolution Announces Expansion of ENEOS Xplora Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helium Evolution Incorporated (TSXV:HEVI) (“HEVI” or the “Company”), a Canadian-based helium exploration company focused on developing assets in southern Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce a $1.8 million expansion of the initial financing of $2.7 million with ENEOS Xplora Inc. (“ENEOS Xplora”) […]

Other

3 h. ago Braid: Alberta separatism is going nowhere but it's a toxic factor in campaign

This would be a much more honest election campaign if the separatist bogey could be stuffed into a dusty closet and forgotten

Other

3 h. ago New Alberta acute care funding model introduces competition into surgery budgets

"Each facility will have to improve their performance," Premier Danielle Smith said

Science

3 h. ago Alberta taking next step to establish independent police agency, municipalities could opt

Alberta has announced new legislation to build on the existing groundwork for the creation of a new police agency announced last year. Bill 49 — the Public Safety Statutes Amendment Act 2025, makes amendments to the Police Act which would specify that the new “independent agency police service” would be a Crown corporation and would […]

Politics

3 h. ago Vancouver launches new task force aimed at improving business conditions

The task force will include representatives from business sectors, including tech, finance, tourism and real estate, First Nations, as well as former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.

Economics

3 h. ago Town of Cardston removes controversial alleyway mural after hearing concerns

A mural has been removed after causing controversy in Cardston. The mural was installed to be a crime deterrent on the town's main street.

Transport

3 h. ago John Ivison: Carney isn’t making his visit to Alberta a welcome one

It could be a rough homecoming given his environmental positions, especially after he appeared to mock Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Transport

3 h. ago Alberta's tourism industry hoping to capitalize on tariff wary travellers

Alberta tourism operators say they are seeing an increase in bookings

Economics

4 h. ago Eby says softwood lumber a key focus of ‘productive meeting’ with Carney

Steep American duties on Canadian softwood lumber were expected to be a focal point as British Columbia Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Transport