Edmonton’s fifth season — road construction — has arrived. While the city is outlining what people can expect from the more than 200 projects underway, delays aren’t new for some residents. Driving through the city’s southwest, it’s not uncommon to see heavy traffic — and a lot of it. “Everyone is frustrated, everyone is annoyed,”…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three men died on Thursday in a boating incident off the shore of Savary Island. Powell River RCMP, on the Sunshine Coast, received a call at approximately 11 p.m. from the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre that a boat had capsized approximately 500 to 1,000 metres offshore of…
Security is being increased along Lakeshore Drive as the City of Penticton addresses concerns about crime and social disorder in one of the city’s busiest waterfront areas on Okanagan Lake. This week, city council approved nearly $130,000 in funding to improve safety measures in the area, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras. “Whatever it…
Naheed Nenshi’s is not mincing words. “Not only is it lies, not only is it gaslighting, it treats Albertans like they’re idiots and Albertans are not idiots,” the Alberta NDP Leader said on Friday. The Opposition leader held a news conference to address Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to add a question to the referendum in…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 22, 2026 6:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Quebec City-area man has been released under conditions after he was arrested this week on a terrorism peace bond. RCMP say they arrested Mohamed Ali Ben Chaoua in Lévis, Que., on Thursday because they had reasonable grounds to fear he might commit terrorism offences. Police said their investigation showed the 40-year-old allegedly…
The industry lobby group representing big American streaming services slammed new revenue rules on Friday forcing them to invest in Canadian content while some Canadian industry organizations said the rules are in line with what this country has required for decades. The groups are reacting after Canada’s broadcast regulator, the CRTC, said Thursday large TV…
Following an early summer heat wave that ripped through southern Ontario, the City of London is considering a new fine for people who leave their pets in hot vehicles. Staff recommended amending three bylaws to implement a $300 fine when it is determined that an animal in a vehicle is under distress due to the…
With Alberta moving closer toward a referendum vote to potentially leave Canada, experts say there could be a “chill” among private investors in some nation-building projects like new pipelines. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plans to launch multiple projects of national interest, including energy and resources like oil and gas, could see capital funding from the…
Premier Danielle Smith is answering questions and providing more information about the Alberta separatism question being added to the October referendum. Source link
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada has introduced enhanced screening measures at airports for travellers returning from African countries facing a deadly Ebola outbreak, Canada’s top doctor said Friday after confirming an individual being tested in Ontario is negative for the virus. Dr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after…
