2 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Canada looks weak to U.S. by backpedalling on digital services tax

There are so many things wrong about the Liberals’ climbdown from the digital services tax (DST) announced late last Sunday evening. For one, they look like they played chicken with U.S. President Donald Trump and lost. They swerved first. That makes them (and the whole country) look weak. Trump will now be back again and […]

Economics

40 h. ago Calgary woman injured in bobcat encounter, days after similar incident

Fish and Wildlife said bobcats rarely pose an imminent public safety risk, but residents are encouraged to educate themselves on how to respond in the event of an encounter

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3 d. ago Calgary Fire Department says to remain mindful of safety over Canada Day long weekend

Calgarians are full-swing into their long weekend vacation plans, but the Calgary Fire Department asks everyone to remain mindful of their own safety over the next few days. CFD public information officer Carol Henke said anyone at home should be aware of general fire safety after recent events that took place in Calgary. “Tragically we […]

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4 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Protectionist Canadian regulations drive up consumer costs, lower productivity

This week, Canada’s largest grocery retailer, Loblaws, announced it would eliminate property restrictions in its leases with landlords. “Wow, Lorne,” you say. “Thanks for that fascinating glimpse into the scintillating world of commercial real estate.” Actually, the move could mean more competition in the grocery business and lower prices for shoppers. Loblaws includes property restrictions […]

Economics

4 d. ago PRIDE IN PERIL: Toronto Police Gaza protest OT bill leaves events ‘vulnerable’

Toronto Police Association President warns potential staffing shortfalls could have 'a serious impact on public safety'

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5 d. ago Saskatoon Public Schools to expand safety programs next year after fire attack

As schools close for the summer, the Saskatoon Public School Board is looking towards the future, funding more programs designed to address behavioural and safety concerns.

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6 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Coun. Cartmell's opposition to infill weak, but better than the alternative

“I believe it’s time to course correct.” With those words, city Coun. Tim Cartmell announced Tuesday that “on June 30th, I am moving a motion to place a temporary moratorium on all new mid-block infill projects in our city.” “We need to press pause,” said Cartmell, who is also a candidate in this fall’s mayoral […]

Politics

6 d. ago CUPE National President Mark Hancock to Join WSIB Picket Line in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ontario — Mark Hancock, National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), will join striking Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers on the picket line outside 1580 Merivale Road, Unit 500 in Ottawa on Thursday, June 26, between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. ET. Hancock’s visit comes as more than 3,600 WSIB […]

Society

6 d. ago Former MP Rahim Jaffer returns to politics with bid to be Edmonton's mayor

In an interview ahead of the event, Jaffer told Postmedia he plans to base his campaign on taxes and public safety reforms while creating a better business climate.

Politics

7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: No public safety benefit from Liberals' plan to confiscate 'assault

They could just let the whole scheme expire and save themselves and law-abiding gun owners a lot of time and expense.

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7 d. ago SPSA wildfire response criticized by Creighton, Denare Beach residents

Dozens of Denare Beach and Creighton residents packed town hall, demanding answers from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency regarding their wildfire response

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7 d. ago CUPE Calls on MPs to Reject Dangerous Airline Deregulation Plan

OTTAWA, Ontario — CUPE is urging Members of Parliament to reject the Competition Bureau’s latest report on airline competition, warning it poses serious risks to Canadian jobs, public safety, and national sovereignty. The report calls for increased foreign ownership of Canadian airlines and the elimination of anti-cabotage rules to allow foreign carriers to operate domestic […]

Events

7 d. ago Public safety minister urged to take domestic threats from Iran seriously

CIJA calling on Anandasangaree to prevent further infiltration by Iranian agents, ban glorification of terror

Politics

8 d. ago Lorne Gunter: 'Complete streets' is latest fantasy coming from Edmonton city hall

Planners want to ensure all neighbourhood streets in new development and mature neighbourhoods undergoing renewal include lower speed limits.

Sport

1 week ago 40 years on, families of Air India disaster find peace and comfort in small Irish town

On Monday, June 23, family members of the people killed in the bombing of Air India Flight 182 will join Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, representatives of the Indian government and a group of B.C. RCMP officers to mark the 40th anniversary of the tragedy.

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1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Carney Liberals stubbornly holding onto EV lost cause

This week, the Carney Liberals announced they had no intention of changing the Trudeau government’s planned ban on gasoline-powered cars, trucks and vans beginning next year. Whether you want an EV, you’ll be forced to buy one if you buy any new vehicle by 2035. This is the ideological equivalent of telling people who want […]

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1 week ago Brampton mayor ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Bishnoi gang terrorist designation

Patrick Brown says he's "cautiously optimistic" about the chances of India's Bishnoi gang being designated as a terrorist group after meeting with Canada's public safety minister.

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1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Infill housing unit reduction an attempt to fool voters to re

Really!? Just who do Edmonton city councillors think they’re going to fool? At Tuesday’s meeting of council’s urban planning committee, councillors voted four to one to reduce the number of units permitted in mid-block developments from eight to six, after councillors had encountered crushing opposition to the eight-unit bylaw they passed more than a year-and-a-half […]

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1 week ago Ontario city’s lone public beach shuttered as summer arrives: ‘Safety must always be the priority’

With temperatures expected to be in the 30s this weekend, Windsor’s only public beach will remain off limits for those looking to cool off with a dip.

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1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta's fees, regulations allow housing starts to keep pace with unparalleled population growth

Alberta’s population growth led the country in the first quarter of 2025, as it has for most quarters of the past three years. The rate at which our population is growing has slowed this year, but ours is still the fastest-growing province in the country, by far. Our growth rate peaked at just below 3.7 […]

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