2 h. ago Jansen Potash Mine faces further setbacks, NDP says it’s a pattern

The Jansen Potash Mine is facing another setback, with stage two of the project now set to begin two years behind schedule in 2031.

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3 h. ago Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again, after buyers stepped up within days to prevent the rural communities from becoming “news deserts” where little or no local media remains. The swift rescues stand out in an industry where roughly two and a […]

Events

3 h. ago Deachman: Will Alberta MP Pierre Poilievre show more contempt for Ottawa's public servants?

It’s been 16 weeks since Carleton voters sent their longtime MP packing. On Monday, the people of Alberta’s Battle River-Crowfoot riding sent him back to Ottawa.

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4 h. ago 5 things to know about byelection won by Poilievre in Battle River–Crowfoot

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of Commons in September, after winning a byelection in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot on Monday. Here are five things to know about the byelection. 1. Poilievre got more than 80% of vote Battle River–Crowfoot is one of the […]

Politics

4 h. ago Andie MacDowell’s actress daughter tries to set her up with Groundhog Day co

Andie’s a dandy. So says Andie MacDowell’s daughter, Margaret Qualley, who is trying to set up her mom with her Groundhog Day co-star, Bill Murray. Qualley, the 30-year-old Honey Don’t! Star, revealed on a recent episode of The Tonight Show that she crossed paths with Murray backstage “just now” and offered to connect him with […]

Events

4 h. ago Banks, Direct Lenders Eye $2 Billion Refinancing for Leaf Home

Banks and direct lenders are in discussions to refinance the debt of Gridiron Capital-backed Leaf Home as private equity firms hold onto assets for longer.

Economics

5 h. ago Canada Post, union to restart labour talks after Air Canada strike ends

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers had previously said the return to bargaining had been delayed after federal mediators were called into the Air Canada dispute.

Culture

5 h. ago Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. The B.C. Highway Patrol says 54 other types of violation tickets were handed out after the checks were conducted in Lake Cowichan, B.C., for the […]

Sport

5 h. ago Les Québécois toujours satisfaits de Carney, même sans entente avec les États

Même sans entente avec les États-Unis, les intentions de vote au fédéral au Québec n’ont pas bougé depuis les élections du 28 avril dernier.

Transport

5 h. ago Poilievre win affirms leader’s political relevance, say pundits

"Carney started with his elbows up, but now he's tucked tail," says pundit Stephen Taylor on the PM's inability to secure a trade deal

Politics

5 h. ago Pierre Poilievre now faces tougher challenges ahead after Monday's overwhelming byelection win

Poilievre is not doing well in the polls, which predict that Carney would win by a even larger margin if an election was held today, said Mount Royal University professor Duane Bratt.

Politics

5 h. ago 5 small towns to visit in Alberta that have appeared in hit TV shows and movies

These picturesque spots have doubled as the backdrop for some big Hollywood blockbusters

Culture

6 h. ago Cooler inflation could set stage for Bank of Canada rate cut

Watch: Economists say there are signs that core inflation is losing upward momentum

Economics

7 h. ago Pierre Poilievre reviendra aux Communes pour un nouveau chapitre conservateur

Sa victoire dans la partielle albertaine de Battle River-Crowfoot le remet à la tête du parti au Parlement.

Other

7 h. ago Military artifacts dug up at PNE to be returned to Canadian Armed Forces at ceremony

Crews working on the new Freedom Mobile Arch Amphitheatre found more than a dozen guns and cannons from the First World War buried at the site.

Culture

7 h. ago Ontario small town ‘concerned’ as string of Beer Store closures raise questions

Little Current, Ont., is one of several towns whose Beer Store is set to close as the alcohol giant adapts to a new market where convenience and grocery stores can sell booze.

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8 h. ago Varcoe: 'Terrible' oil prices could create a difficult budget crunch for Alberta, premier warns

Oil prices have been “terrible” recently and Albertans need to brace for a difficult budget situation if they continue to slide, says Premier Danielle Smith.  The price of benchmark U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude has dropped nearly 10 per cent since late July, closing below US$63 a barrel on Monday – nearly $5 below […]

Economics

8 h. ago Varcoe: 'Terrible' oil prices could create a budget crunch for Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith warns

WTI crude has dropped nearly 10% since late July and now sits nearly $5 below the province’s expectations in its latest budget

Economics

8 h. ago Varcoe: 'People better brace themselves' as oil prices strain budget, Danielle Smith warns

WTI crude has dropped nearly 10% since late July and now sits nearly $5 below the province’s expectations in its latest budget

Economics

9 h. ago Michael Taube: Poilievre proved Alberta separatists were never a force to be reckoned with

Any perceived weaknesses in the Conservative leader's policies and beliefs was clearly exaggerated

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