17 h. ago L’humanité échoue dans la lutte contre le fléau du plastique. Qu’est

Le lobby des énergies fossiles a torpillé toute entente qui aurait permis de s’attaquer à cette crise environnementale.

Other

19 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's COVID vaccine limits go against ethical health

“Making COVID-19 vaccines accessible to those Albertans at highest risk of severe outcomes will reduce hospitalizations and deaths in those populations and help curb the spread of COVID-19,” Alberta’s Ministry of Primary and Preventative Health Services, Aug 12. 2025. Dissect these words carefully — because if your scalpel is too blunt — you will miss […]

Science

20 h. ago Michigan football fined tens of millions of dollars, coach suspended in sign

The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football’s winningest program for nearly two years. Moore, who was already issued a self-imposed two-game suspension by Michigan, will also be banned from the first game of the […]

Economics

20 h. ago Canada has most measles cases on the continent: Pan American Health Organization

TORONTO — The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates. The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year. As […]

Science

24 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over ‘salacious’ comments

The first lady’s threats echo a favoured strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.

Politics

26 h. ago Letters: Shades of Trump administration in UCP vaccine policy

Does the RCMP offer the best value in policing? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL ANTI-VACCINE Our premier and cabinet have decided not to pay for COVID-19 vaccines unless possibly your below the poverty line and possibly seniors with a low immune system. The rest of us can pay approximately $120 for each vaccine, have […]

Politics

27 h. ago Les négociations en vue d’un traité contre la pollution plastique échouent à Genève

Confrontée à cet échec cuisant pour l’environnement et pour la diplomatie, l’ONU tente de trouver une porte de sortie.

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29 h. ago Canada’s vaccine injury program declared her dead. But she’s not

Asked about being declared deceased while battling a life-altering condition that left her partially disabled, a B.C. woman choked up: 'It really didn't feel good, you know?'

Events

40 h. ago Edmonton university student brings joy to thousands with Cards for Care initiative

Cards For Care Edmonton, a volunteer-run program, provides homemade cards to health-care facilities as well as seniors' homes as a way of bringing joy to patients and residents.

Society

41 h. ago 'Great legacy for our downtown': Edmonton eyeing Canada’s first downtown student housing incentive

If approved, the program will direct $15 million in federal funds to build about 500 student housing units downtown

Other

42 h. ago New LGBTQ+ businesses coming to the Bow Valley thanks to federally funded SMARTstart program

The free program launched earlier this year, and is now seeking up to 15 new applicants for the second cohort running this fall.

Economics

43 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's measles vaccination efforts are making a difference

Measles remains one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. In recent months, measles has been spreading in Alberta, across Canada and around the world. While measles can be serious for anyone, it’s especially dangerous during pregnancy. Infection increases the risk of […]

Science

44 h. ago Echoes of 2007 Haunt Dollar as Fed Risks Easing Amid Inflation

The dollar is set for a toxic mix of a Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the face of rising annual inflation, a damaging scenario last seen nearly two decades ago, according to Bank of America Corp.

Economics

46 h. ago Werner recalls more than 100,000 ladders due to potential fall and injury hazard

Werner on Thursday said it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty ladders due to a locking mechanism that can fail, potentially causing users to fall and injure themselves. In cooperation with federal consumer product regulators, Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders that come in 20-foot and 24-foot sizes. The ladders were sold exclusively at […]

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46 h. ago Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sidelined with oblique injury

Cleveland rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders remained sidelined from practice Thursday with an oblique injury and it was unlikely he would play in the Browns’ preseason game against the Eagles. Sanders sustained the injury during drills ahead of practice Wednesday. Sanders and the Browns were in Philadelphia for a pair of joint practices ahead of Saturday’s […]

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47 h. ago London's Zack Fry recalls car crash that sidelined him from CFL game

“Just got hit and then we were flipped upside down,” said Fry, who was forced to miss one game due to a minor neck injury after the crash

Events

47 h. ago New funding rules announced for Canadian immigration program

Canada's Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program has made a significant change in the amount of settlement funds required.Skilled workers who want to work and live long-term in some of Canada's more rural and remote communities can apply for the RCIP program, which provides a pathway to permanent residence. The program also helps to fill labour shortages in these areas while supporting businesses in need of workers.In addition to other requirements, applicants must show proof that they can financially support themselves and any accompanying family members. On July 29, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the amount required, with a roughly 30 per cent increase.Previously, a single person applying for the RCIP had to prove that they had $7,963 in settlement funds, while a family of two had to show funds of $9,692. Now, a single applicant must prove that they have $10,507 in funds, and a family of two must have $13,080.Here's how the require...

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55 h. ago Trident Resources To Commence 5,000m Diamond Drilling Program on Contact Lake High

Vancouver, BC, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Trident Resources Corp. (TSX-V: ROCK) (OTCQB: TRDTF) (“Trident” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce detailed plans for its upcoming inaugural drill program at the Contact Lake Gold Project in Saskatchewan’s underexplored and prolific La Ronge Gold Belt. Trident enters this program with over CAD $11 million in […]

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60 h. ago CDC shooting latest in string of hostility directed at health

ATLANTA — A barrage of bullets launched at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week by a man authorities say was angry over COVID-19 vaccinations is the latest attack directed at health-care workers amid hostility lingering from the pandemic. Some public health care workers say the shooting that killed […]

Events

64 h. ago Covenant Care rolls out new bicycle program in Alberta for seniors

Bikes allow care facility residents to get out in the community

Sport