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Painkiller shortage expected to continue into 2026, causing strain on pharmacies
A shortage of some prescription painkillers, initially expected to be resolved by early fall, is now…
Domestic violence numbers in Calgary continue to rise, say police
Despite greater awareness and programs to combat domestic violence, the number of incidents in Calgary continues…
‘An abuse of power’: Faculty, students rally at MRU to defend teachers’ rights, protest use of notwithstanding clause
More than a hundred Mount Royal University faculty, staff and students gathered in a campus courtyard…
Housing sales appear lower but levels consistent with longer-term trends, says economist
Housing sales may appear to be declining for most property types, according to the Calgary Real…
Extortion target shown photos of dismembered limbs during demand to pay third-party debt, Calgary court hears
The Calgary victim of an extortion plot demanding he cover a third-party illegal gambling debt was…
China Resumes Group Tours to Canada Following Carney–Xi Meeting
China has lifted its suspension on group travel to Canada after the two countries’ leaders met…
Carney’s First Budget Projects $78 Billion Deficit
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne tabled the new Carney government’s first budget on Nov. 4. The budget…
Freedom Convoy Leader Lich Appealing Mischief Conviction
Tamara Lich is appealing her mischief conviction that was handed down for her role in the…
Pedestrian struck on Deerfoot Trail, sent to hospital in life-threatening condition
A pedestrian is in life-threatening condition after a being struck by a vehicle on northbound Deerfoot…
Perils of Ottawa’s Declared ‘Strategic Partnership’ With China Amid Beijing’s Hybrid Warfare
Commentary Recent statements from Ottawa that frame Canada as being in a “strategic partnership” with China…
Man Dies at Ostrich Farm Protest Camp: BC RCMP
A man has died outside of a B.C. ostrich farm where a group of protesters have…
Ottawa Won’t Use Notwithstanding Clause to Reverse Court Ruling Against Mandatory Child Porn Sentences: Justice Minister
Justice Minister Sean Fraser says the Liberal government will not use the notwithstanding clause to override…
Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri set for 1,000th career NHL game
Nazem Kadri’s Wednesday night will start with a silver stick ceremony. Read More
OECD Calls on Canada to Reduce Support It Gives to Dairy Industry
A recent report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is calling on Canada…
Interac Launches Konek to Widen Online Payment Options
Interac Corp. says it has launched a new offering that gives Canadians more ways to pay…
Vancouver Home Sales Down 14 Percent in October From Last Year
Vancouver-area home sales dropped 14.3 percent in October compared with a year earlier while the benchmark…
BC Hydro Says It Should Have Been More Proactive as Site C Costs Overflowed
British Columbia’s power utility says it should have been more proactive about ballooning costs on the…
$36 million Alberta lotto winner headed back to work
After sharing he’d pocketed $36 million in LOTTO 6-49 winnings, Stacey Boyce said he’s wasting little…
Convicted Child Sex Offender Released From Jail Expected to Live in Winnipeg: Police
Winnipeg authorities are notifying parents that a high-risk sex offender, who has a record of violence…