29 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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46 h. ago Opinion: Risky, rewarding Alberta Next panels offer pressure

At a time when most political leaders prefer scripted announcements, photo ops, and handpicked roundtables, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has taken a different approach. She’s showing up to hear from people — unscripted and in-person. Through the Alberta Next panel, Smith has been touring the province to hear directly from Albertans about the future of […]

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58 h. ago Bell: A frustrated Danielle Smith wants Alberta teachers back at the bargaining table

'It's up to them to come back to us and say what it will take to get to a deal,' says Premier Danielle Smith, wanting Alberta teachers back at contract talks

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3 d. ago ‘People are mad’: Councillor, police talk escalating crime woes in west Winnipeg

Winnipeg police say there's been a reported uptick in crime near the city's western edge, and more than 200 people showed up to a community forum Wednesday to look for solutions.

Events

3 d. ago Nelson: Alberta won't separate as Smith falls for Carney's promises

With the separatist genie once more back into its bottle the Liberals can play their age-old game of delay and divide

Transport

3 d. ago Thursday's letters: Alberta Next moderator's conduct appalling

I caught the Global Morning News regarding the government panel meeting with the public last night and was appalled with the moderator’s treatment of the young man who was trying to comment on the looming teachers’ strike. Not only did he cut the young man off, he then proceeded to tell him he should be […]

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3 d. ago Bell: A pipeline or pipe dream — will Mark Carney just shaft Alberta?

'This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,' says Premier Danielle Smith, still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to back a pipeline to the northern B.C. coast

Transport

3 d. ago Bell: Is Danielle Smith's pipeline a pipe dream — will Carney shaft Alberta?

'This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,' says Premier Danielle Smith, still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to back a pipeline to the northern B.C. coast

Transport

3 d. ago City of Kelowna pushes for action on crime, public safety, seeks more Crown prosecutors

The city has sent off a 14-page letter to both levels of government called, 'Chronic Offenders-Closing the Revolving Door'.

Events

4 d. ago Bell: Danielle Smith appeals to Alberta teachers — 'Call off your strike'

'Call it off,' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says as she asks the province's teachers to deep-six the strike

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4 d. ago Braid: Student speaks out at Alberta Next session, gets referred for a spanking

Bruce McAllister looked like a privileged government man speaking power to truth. And he raised a question: Is this how they think of students in the premier’s office?

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6 d. ago Leong: Province should step up response to reckless driving and fatal collisions

The Government of Alberta said it would help police services and municipalities deal with a rash of bad driving and speeding deaths. We're still waiting for concrete action

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8 d. ago Opinion: Alberta pediatricians rally against autism misinformation

Every day, pediatricians in Calgary and Edmonton provide care for children and youth who live with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We care deeply about their families — their hopes, their struggles and their resilience. We see the joy, grit and fatigue, but also the worry and fears that come from headlines (most recently from the […]

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8 d. ago Saturday's letters: Albertans should fight auto insurance overhaul

Re. “Province should take the off-ramp on ‘Care-First’ auto insurance,” Opinion, Sept. 25 An excellent opinion piece with respect to the proposed Care-First auto insurance. With respect to Mark McCourt’s 10-point plan, I could live with seven and there are options I can manage for the other three. I am surprised how little attention Albertans […]

Economics

8 d. ago Varcoe: 'This is a gift' — Alberta tech companies could capitalize on U.S. visa changes

“There is a golden opportunity here to bring in the best and the brightest to Canada."

Economics

9 d. ago Bell: Alberta, get ready for a teacher strike — sure looks like it's coming

Alberta teachers vs Danielle Smith. A strike vote. A strike. Battle lines are being drawn

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9 d. ago Bell: Alberta, get ready for a teacher strike Oct. 6 — it's coming

Alberta teachers vs Danielle Smith. A strike vote. A strike. Battle lines are being drawn. Buckle up.

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9 d. ago Opinion: Alberta's civic leaders must make crime and safety a top priority

Alberta’s business leaders are worried about the state of their communities. At the heart of their worry is crime and safety. When communities are safe, secure, and well-maintained, they thrive. This isn’t a “nice-to-have” — it’s essential for attracting people, supporting businesses, and building lasting prosperity. Unfortunately, that sense of safety has eroded in Alberta […]

Politics

1 week ago Experts want to impose $15 tax on cars to even enter downtown Toronto

A recent memo published by a Toronto-based civic initiative suggests that Toronto should introduce a congestion charge of up to $15 for drivers entering the downtown core during peak hours as a way to reduce gridlock, shorten commute times, and generate funding for transit improvements.The proposal, put forward by Jamie McDonald, CEO of A2X, and supported by multiple local entrepreneurs and investors, was published on the Build Toronto website.The civic movement is the first city project of Build Canada, and publishes weekly memos, written by founders, civic leaders, and policy thinkers to raise awareness about “the policies and projects that can move Canada’s largest city forward." Common topics involve housing, governance, infrastructure, and economic competitiveness.In the memo, McDonald describes Toronto's gridlock as "among the worst in North America," and proposes congestion pricing as a way to reduce traffic substantially and reinvest ...

Economics

1 week ago LILLEY: Polling shows Toronto residents want better from City Hall

Crime, safety, affordability all getting worse and many consider leaving the city.

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