Alberta to maintain industrial carbon price freeze for 2026, leaving Ottawa to act
EDMONTON - The Alberta government says it will maintain a frozen industrial carbon tax price for 2026, putting the province at odds with federal rules. Premier Danielle Smith announced the freeze in May, saying Alberta's price would stay at $95 per ton...
17m ago
Carney argues his government has fiscal anchors after PBO raises concerns
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney insists his government does have fiscal anchors after the interim parliamentary budget officer raised concerns about government spending. Jason Jacques told a House of Commons committee on Tuesday that he wasn't sure...
20m ago
Alberta's Smith directs her minister to secure provincial control over immigration
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith is directing her jobs minister to use all legal means possible to give Alberta more control over immigration. In a new mandate letter given to Joseph Schow, Smith says Alberta needs more control over immigration to ens...
33m ago
'A bunch of sparks': Train brings down power poles in Regina's north end
As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, crews were still repairing damage and restoring service to 14 customers. "We do not have an estimated time of restoration for those 14 customers yet," SaskPower said.
33m ago
Details coming soon on gun buyback program: minister
OTTAWA - The public safety minister says details on the Liberal government's gun buyback program will be released within the next couple of weeks. Gary Anandasangaree says the government will provide information on next steps and the mechanics of the ...
35m ago
Climate change made Atlantic Canada heat wave at least 10 times more likely: ECCC
A new analysis suggests that human-caused climate change made an August heat wave in Atlantic Canada at least 10 times more likely. The week-long heat event saw the region's average peak daily temperatures soar almost 10 degrees above normal. Federal ...
39m ago
Ontario premier urges Carney to maintain tariff on Chinese EVs despite canola levy
OTTAWA - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles. In an open letter to the prime minister, Ford says the measure is critical to securing a trade deal with ...
1h ago
Kakakaway inquest cancelled, family pursues own lawyer
Lynnette Kakaway's family claim they were only informed Monday the coroner's inquest was halted, saying they wish to be represented by their own lawyer and also have other grief supports in the room.
2h ago
Three Richmound women charged with police obstruction: RCMP
While the release doesn't directly connect the three women with the self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada,' it is part of a series of releases about arrests made to Didulo and her "Kingdom of Canada" followers.
2h ago
Alberta defends notwithstanding clause in arguments for Bill 21 Supreme Court case
MONTREAL - The Alberta government says the notwithstanding clause is an essential part of the Canadian constitution and the country's top court should not undermine it. The province's attorney general filed its arguments this morning in a landmark Supr...
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