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Third-Party Review of Alberta Health Contracting Affair Finds Organization Breached Its Own Rules
An independent probe into Alberta Health Services (AHS) has found no wrongdoing on the part of…
BC Public Service Workers Agree to Non-Binding Mediation With Province After Striking for 7 Weeks
The union representing striking public service workers in B.C. says it will begin non-binding talks with…
Bank of Canada Will Be ‘Humble’ as It Returns to Economic Forecasts: Macklem
Governor Tiff Macklem says the Bank of Canada will have to be “humble” in its return…
Rights Groups Urge Ottawa to Maintain Chinese EV Tariffs Amid Canola Dispute
Human rights and civil society groups are urging Ottawa to maintain tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles…
Federal government invests $10 million into mental health supports for Alberta’s youth
The federal government is investing $10 million into Kickstand, an Alberta-wide not-for-profit organization that provides free…
Amber Alert reform petition created in light of Darius Macdougall disappearance
A Lethbridge social worker is advocating for reform to the Amber Alert system after the disappearance…
Ward 9: ‘It was so scary’ — Citizens voice importance of neighbourhood safety
As election day approaches and candidates enter the final legs of their campaigns, voters in Ward…
Calgary’s High Property Taxes Run Counter to the ‘Alberta Advantage’
Commentary Alberta once again leads the country in taking in more new residents than it loses…
Canada’s Foreign Minister Meets Chinese Counterpart During Beijing Visit
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she discussed trade irritants and areas of cooperation during a…
Ottawa Pledges $617M to Hire 1,000 New Border Agents
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has announced the government will spend $617.7 million over five years…
Third pedestrian killed in Calgary in three days
A third pedestrian has died in a series of consecutive fatalities after being struck by a…
‘We will not be intimidated’ — ATA pushes back against request from province to return to work
The provincial government has requested that Alberta teachers return to work Oct. 20 — but the…
Ward 13: Residents worried by rezoning changes, want candidate who’ll listen
As Calgarians prepare to cast their ballots on Oct. 20, voters in Ward 13 say their…
Montreal Man Pleads Guilty to Making Death Threats Against Parti Québécois Leader
A Montreal man has pleaded guilty to making death threats against Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre…
CBSA find four undocumented workers at new event centre construction site
The Canada Border Service Agents say they found four undocumented migrants working at the construction site…
Ottawa Says It Can Provide $12M Loan to Keep Northern Ontario Paper Mill Open
The federal government says it can provide a $12-million loan to keep a northern Ontario paper…
Ward 2: Communities struggle to keep pace with population growth
Youth crime, noisy streets and population growth are among issues raised by residents of northwest Ward…
3 Nabbed on Conspiracy Charges After Illegally Entering US from New Brunswick
Three individuals were apprehended for conspiracy-related offences last week, stemming from an incident last spring where…