4 h. ago Saskatchewan changes trespassing laws to allow quicker police response

Under the new rules, activities such as public intoxication and drug use will now automatically be considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses.

Events

5 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: ECB Cuts Rates While Canada Holds

The European Central Bank and Bank of Canada opted for different policy responses to an escalating trade war, while both acknowledged growing risks to economic growth.

Culture

7 d. ago Lethbridge police chief has disciplinary hearing over admitted COVID

'I took responsibility and apologized,' said Shahin Mehdizadeh, who agreed that police officers are held to a higher standard than the general public

Events

1 week ago Federal Election 2025 platforms: Here’s what the major parties have announced so far

To help you cast an informed vote, the National Post has put together an issue-by-issue breakdown of the parties’ announced policies, so you can compare them side by side. Go to topic: TARIFFS/TRUMP TAXES HOUSING DEFENCE ENERGY/ENVIRONMENT CRIME HEALTH/SOCIAL POLICY EDUCATION/TRAINING TARIFFS/TRUMP   Provide $2-billion “strategic response fund” for workers in the auto sector and […]

Politics

2 w. ago Media Statement: National Police Federation Concerned About Province’s Unwanted, Expensive Proposed New Police Service in New Bill 49

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Government of Alberta’s introduction of Bill 49, announcing new steps towards the creation of an independent provincial police service: “We are deeply concerned that the Government of Alberta […]

Society

2 w. ago What you need to know about Poilievre’s capital gains tax deferral proposal

While Conservatives haven’t released policy details, responses from business and corporate leaders have been positive

Economics

3 w. ago Two women, one man arrested for string of commercial burglaries

Police determined the suspects were responsible for burglaries at vape stores, a pharmacy and a bar

Other

3 w. ago Student "likely would not have died" if UVic staff acted differently: report

New review by retired Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich is critical of the university's response to the overdose of two first-year students. One of them died.

Events

3 w. ago RBA Sees Banks as Resilient to Chilling Effect of US Tariffs

US trade policies and nations’ responses to them could have a “chilling effect” on global business investment and household spending, though Australia’s financial system is well placed to weather such a storm, the Reserve Bank said in a half-yearly review.

Economics

3 w. ago Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team says a 36-year-old had been using “Kidflix,” considered to be one of the world’s largest platforms for sharing child pornography. They say the tip came from the National Child Exploitation […]

Events

3 w. ago Man fleeing police caused deadly crash north of London: Watchdog

A driver fleeing from provincial police was responsible for a crash that killed him and seriously injured two others four months ago, Ontario’s police watchdog says

Events