38 m. ago Union representing thousands of Alberta provincial employees holding strike votes

Thousands of Government of Alberta employees will be holding strike votes starting on Thursday. The Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE), which represents 23,500 provincial employees, said the province applied on April 30 to lock out its members. After seeing the United Nurses of Alberta settle on a new deal and secure a 20 per […]

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41 m. ago Faulkner: How sellers can best prepare for a home inspection

It's best for potential buyers not to be surprised and a seller be open to negotiation on smaller items, says realtor Dennis Faulkner.

Economics

77 m. ago Investors will feel pain as stocks recovery is typical of bear market rallies, Goldman says

The biggest market driver is still uncertainty, with no real long-term bullish or bearish conviction seen from investors

Economics

1 hour ago New U.S. bill would benefit Canadian snowbirds, allowing them to stay there longer

'This policy is a step in right direction as it recognizes the pivotal impact Canadian snowbirds have on the U.S. sunbelt,' says the Canadian Snowbird Association

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3 h. ago Winnipeg duo handed 20 total charges after firearms found in taxi

A search of one of the passengers, a 21-year-old woman, led to the seizure of a BB gun, while a further search of the vehicle turned up a loaded, sawed-off .22 calibre rifle.

Events

3 h. ago Winnipeg man, 43, charged in sexual assault of teen girl, police say

According to police, the suspect befriended the girl over the course of the past year, culminating in the incident Sunday.

Events

3 h. ago Ontario farmer accused of falsely crying foul over thousands of stolen chicks

Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County say a farmer falsely cried fowl after it was reported that 45,000 chicks had gone missing from a farm in the area back in 2023.

Events

4 h. ago M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S. government, but acquisitions at the engineering giant may have to take a back seat amid broader economic uncertainty, says chief executive Alexandre L’Heureux. “The worst thing that can happen for an M&A environment to be prosperous is to have […]

Economics

4 h. ago Bank of Canada says trade war ‘poses greatest threat to Canadian economy’

The Bank of Canada is warning the trade war brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy poses a significant threat to the economy, according to the latest report

Economics

4 h. ago Tierney: Can't see any lines on the road when you drive? It's an increasing hazard

Federal rules aimed at protecting the environment are causing serious risks to drivers in Ottawa and everywhere else in Ontario.

Transport

6 h. ago REPEAT – Dorel Industries Will Hold a Conference Call to Discuss Its First Quarter Results

MONTREAL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) CONFERENCE CALL: OPEN TO: Analysts, investors and all interested parties DATE: Monday, May 12, 2025 TIME: 11:00 AM Eastern Time CALL:  1-833-752-3231     THE PRESS RELEASE WILL BE PUBLISHED THE FRIDAY PRIOR (MAY 9) AFTER MARKETS CLOSE, THROUGH GLOBENEWSWIRE. Please dial in […]

Culture

7 h. ago 'Stability and calm': Former Edmonton police chief Dale McFee tackles new challenges as top civil servant

Dale McFee was anxious about buying his first large property, a strip mall in Prince Albert, Sask., where he worked as a police officer. Based on his successful four-year stint with the Prince Albert Raiders, McFee had a good name in hockey-mad P.A. but he didn’t have the money for such a large purchase, so […]

Events

11 h. ago Sweden, Norway Hold Rates Steady as Riksbank Turns Toward Easing

The Riksbank and Norges Bank kept interest rates unchanged, with officials in Stockholm signaling a bias toward easing while their peers in Oslo reiterated that cuts may start later this year.

Other

17 h. ago No explosives found at north Edmonton property, residents cleared to return home

More than 100 people spent the night out of their homes. On Wednesday, police said the testing of materials was finished and no explosive or volatile chemicals were found.

Other

19 h. ago New Calgary police chief sworn in as two deputy chiefs depart

'I know this change is sudden and ... I want to assure everyone in this city the CPS is dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition of leadership,' said new the chief, Katie McLellan

Events

19 h. ago Calgary police shakeup continues as interim chief sworn in, 2 deputy chiefs retire

Calgary's new interim police chief was sworn in on Wednesday followed by news two of the city's deputy police chiefs have resigned.

Events

20 h. ago Trial continues for former Edmonton police officer who kicked suspect in head

An Edmonton police officer whose former colleague is on trial for putting his boots to a man’s head told jurors he believed the man was resisting arrest. The assault trial of former Edmonton Police Service Const. Oli Olason entered its third day Wednesday with testimony from Const. Daniel Fedechko. A member of the EPS tactical […]

Events

21 h. ago Le BEI ouvre une enquête après la mort d’une personne par tir policier au Nunavik

L’incident est survenu mardi soir à Kangiqsualujjuaq.

Events

21 h. ago Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai stepping down, won’t run in next election

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai says he is stepping down as the leader of the governing Liberal party and will not be running for re-election. Pillai says he’s asked the party to immediately begin the process of holding a convention to select a new leader. More coming.

Politics

21 h. ago Alberta legislature speaker Nathan Cooper to resign seat, become rep to U.S.

Nathan Cooper was elected Speaker of the Alberta legislature by fellow MLAs following the 2019 provincial election.

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