36 m. ago A weekend 'blitz': Negotiations resume on Quebec doctors' pay model

The two sides plan to meet through the weekend, says Dr. Marc-André Amyot, president of the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec.

Science

1 hour ago Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional

An Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.

Other

1 hour ago 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

“We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

Politics

1 hour ago Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape

Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names

Politics

2 h. ago Union says UCP government ignoring judge's safety recommendations after care worker killing

Alberta government was urged to introduce new laws to prevent similar workplace tragedies in the future

Politics

2 h. ago Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi’kmaq group despite Inuit objections

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi’kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut who successfully sued to have the original licences quashed. In 2021, Inuit asked the Federal Court to set aside a decision by the minister of fisheries […]

Other

2 h. ago Ottawa to proceed with promised firearm classification review: minister

The government has been heavily criticized by gun control advocates for not banning the semi-automatic SKS, which is commonly used in Indigenous communities.

Events

2 h. ago Here’s all the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions

As of Friday, 17 Alberta legislature members in UCP caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents, and one has also been approved for NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.

Politics

3 h. ago TERRAZZANO: Creative accounting for Mark Carney in five easy steps

WARNING: This advice for creative government accounting is both satirical and based on real-world events.   DISCLAIMER: See fine print regarding side effects.    Step one: Balance half the budget   Cutting $78 billion from the budget is hard. And caucus gets whiny about cuts to pet projects.    So, here’s a simple solution: Split the budget and only […]

Economics

3 h. ago Hundreds of public sector workers warned their jobs could be cut, union says

A federal union says hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service.

Society

3 h. ago Manitoba informs residents of revised location for supervised drug consumption site

The Manitoba government appears to have chosen a new location for its proposed supervised drug consumption site.

Other

4 h. ago B.C. government provides guidance about involuntary care for people under 19

This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.

Politics

4 h. ago Public panel set to examine Queen's Park handling of school boards

Western education researchers hosting webinars probing local school governance amid provincial takeover of several Ontario school boards.

Society

4 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, staff wage increases

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Science

4 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, government

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Politics

4 h. ago Alberta chief electoral officer says current recall verification will cost $6.7 million

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Economics

4 h. ago Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding into Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should they let Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve computer complexes? Or could the utility overbuild and stick other ratepayers with the bill? It […]

Other

4 h. ago 2 more Alberta cabinet ministers and NDP MLA latest targets of recall campaign

Alberta's chief electoral officer confirmed Friday that he has approved petition applications to recall four more members of the province's legislative assembly.

Politics

6 h. ago Alberta teen faces long list of charges after two overdose deaths

Calgary police have charged a 17-year-old with a long list of drug offences following two suspected fatal drug overdoses on the Tsuut'ina Nation last summer.

Events

6 h. ago FIRST READING: Carney plan to reduce civil service will cost $1.5 billion, save $82 million

The program offers up to five years of free early retirement in lieu of layoffs

Economics