3 h. ago Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional

An Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.

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60 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Canada faces massive internal roadblocks to pipeline, 'nation

Want to know why nothing of significance ever gets built in this country? Consider the allegations levelled by NDP leadership contender Avi Lewis against pipelines, mines and other “nation-building projects” proposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and others such as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. At his party’s French-language leadership debate last week, Lewis insisted the […]

Events

8 d. ago Ottawa and Alberta have struck a pipeline deal. What does it include?

The flagship proposal in the MOU is a bitumen pipeline from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast that would carry an additional 300,000 to 400,000 barrels per day destined for Asia.

Transport

1 week ago Alberta government proposes changes to Bill 8, looks to open new pathways for powering AI data centres

Data centres will be able to supply their own power generation

Politics

1 week ago Need for speed: A look at proposed limit increases on Alberta highways

Early survey numbers show public support is high, but are there design and safety challenges?

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2 w. ago Quebec drivers to get a smaller discount on licence costs in 2026

A Class 5 licence without demerit points will be approximately $50 in 2026.

Economics

2 w. ago Mixed reaction to proposed Alberta driver’s licence changes adding citizenship, health card info

Come the end of 2026, Albertans could see mandatory citizenship information — and their health-care number — on their driver's licence or ID card.

Transport

2 w. ago Bill 9: Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause on its three laws impacting transgender people

The Alberta government has tabled legislation to invoke the notwithstanding clause for three controversial laws that affect transgender people. Bill 9 — the Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act — proposes changes to three pieces of legislation passed last year that require parental consent for students changing their names or pronouns in schools, limit gender-affirming […]

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2 w. ago New Alberta bill seeks to formalize citizenship on licences, integration with health care cards

Bill 10 formalizes the province's push to add citizenship markers to driver's licences and integrate them with health care numbers.

Science

2 w. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney faces mixed reaction during Grey Cup coin toss

Prime Minister Mark Carney kicked off the 112th Grey Cup in Winnipeg with the coin toss, drawing mixed reactions from fans amid pre-game performances and tailgate festivities.

Politics

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Alberta's proposal to increase certain highway speed limits not reckless

Once when I was a young reporter, I had occasion to interview the head of the Montana Highway Patrol. The state had just given up its unlimited (“reasonable and prudent”) speed limit and adopted the 55-m.p.h. limit demanded by Washington in return for $400 million annually in highway construction funds. I asked about enforcement. His […]

Events

3 w. ago Confessed Calgary student loan fraudster will have to wait for sentencing date

The accused used phony passports, driver's licences and social insurance cards to obtain $200,000 in phony student loans

Economics

3 w. ago California revokes 17,000 commercial driver’s licences for immigrants

State discovered expiration dates went past when drivers were legally allowed to be in the country

Transport

4 w. ago Alberta government proposes increasing highway speeds to 120 km/h

The government of Alberta has launched an online survey to gather public feedback on a proposal to increase the speed limit on many provincial highways to 120 km/h.

Politics