51 h. ago Opinion: Premier, government lack credibility, accountability on health care

It’s no secret I have strong views on the health procurement scandal that has plagued Alberta’s United Conservative Party since January. It’s a political and ethical mess — oozing, unresolved and growing harder to ignore. After I posted a thread on X about the premier’s increasingly incongruent approach to governance — criticizing the so-called “conservative” government’s […]

Politics

5 d. ago OPINION: Governments must prioritize energy infrastructure — including pipelines 

In a recent meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the provincial premiers discussed major infrastructure and energy projects to be fast-tracked through a new federal approval process. While the general sentiment was that the meeting was productive and collaborative, the British Columbia government seemingly shot down Alberta’s proposed pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast. This political […]

Politics

5 d. ago Opinion: Will Alberta government heed its own findings on fish poisoned by coal mining?

Another piece of research has just revealed the contamination of trout and mountain whitefish in Crowsnest Lake with selenium, derived from the legacy Tent Mountain coal strip mine (Fish remain high in selenium long after mountaintop coal mines close, Government of Alberta, 2025). Scientists from the Government of Alberta have confirmed that “Fish in Crowsnest […]

Politics

9 d. ago OPINION: Governments’ poor fiscal management raising Canadians’ tax burden

To pay for today's debt accumulation, future generations of Canadians may face higher taxes.

Politics

1 week ago Chris Selley: Governments won’t save your kids from internet smut

How does a website automatically, 'responsibly' prove someone’s age down the end of an internet connection, without actually verifying their ID? Answer: It doesn’t. Obviously

Politics

1 week ago Denley: Local government is running amok. Now the city wants to know exactly how much water runs off your property

Ottawa City Hall's latest ridiculous plan is to map and measure every Ottawa urban residential property to determine what percentage of the surface is impervious to water.

Politics

1 week ago Keith Gerein: UCP meddling in municipal issues a hallmark at the midterm point

The 2023 Alberta election did not go Edmonton's way. Two years later, Danielle Smith's government has proven to be an even bigger adversary than imagined.

Politics

2 w. ago David Eby speech hints to First Nations: Help my government, I'll help you

Vaughn Palmer: NDP uses one-seat majority to force approval of fast-track laws, but Indigenous leaders say they will fight on

Politics

2 w. ago Michel Maisonneuve: Canadians must hold their new government’s feet to the fire

This is time for action, a time for all of us to be vocal, for us to have an opinion and make it heard

Events

2 w. ago Opinion: Paying the price of hate: Government security funding should be made permanent

Opinion: Vancouver Jewish community seeks answers and support one year after Schara Tzedeck arson

Politics

2 w. ago Opinion: Alberta Métis ready to partner with Carney government

As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet begins its work, Canadians are watching to see how this government will implement its promise of unifying Canada. Global conflict is reshaping alliances, trade tensions are disrupting supply chains, and economic pressures are mounting for families, businesses and regional economies. In this landscape, unity isn’t just a nice-to-have, […]

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2 w. ago The Throne Speech falls short on worker commitments – United Steelworkers

United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement: TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday’s Throne Speech included some encouraging commitments – on industrial strategy, housing and infrastructure – that, if delivered properly, could lay the foundation for good union jobs and stronger communities. But with workers facing rising costs, […]

Society

2 w. ago Varcoe: Throne speech confirms 'energy superpower' goal, but what major projects will be fast

In Tuesday’s throne speech, the answer of how the Carney government will get energy infrastructure built included some signals, but few details

Politics

2 w. ago Blockmate Launches Bitcoin Mining Subsidiary With 200MW Capacity and ‘Mine

Strategic move into digital infrastructure includes long-term Bitcoin accumulation, potential AI data center expansion and future NASDAQ spin-out TORONTO, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures Inc. (TSX.V: MATE) (OTCQB: MATEF) (FSE: 8MH) (“Blockmate” or the “Company”), a Blockchain & Web3 venture builder focused on digital asset infrastructure, has launched its wholly owned subsidiary […]

Other

2 w. ago Carson Jerema: The Governor General just undermined the King of Canada

Mary Simon's office doesn't understand that King Charles III is Canada's head of state

Politics

2 w. ago CN to Invest $290 Million in Saskatchewan to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $290 million CAD in Saskatchewan, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province. This includes major projects to support customer initiatives and our agriculture […]

Economics

2 w. ago CN to Invest $475 Million in Quebec to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

MONTREAL, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $475 million CAD in Quebec, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in Quebec. This includes projects to improve the efficiency of CN’s operations at its Taschereau […]

Economics

3 w. ago CN to Invest $165 Million in Manitoba to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $165 million CAD in Manitoba, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance and strategic infrastructure initiatives in the province, including upgrade projects to improve operations of rail yards in […]

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: Weak growth, rising prices make job 'a lot hard harder,' as central bank governors meet in Banff

Economists agree that a slowing global economic outlook is one of several challenges facing G7 finance ministers and central bank governors attending the event in Alberta this week

Politics

3 w. ago Varcoe: Stagflation making job harder for central bank governors gathering in Banff

Economists agree that a slowing global economic outlook is one of several challenges facing G7 finance ministers and central bank governors attending the event in Alberta this week

Politics