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Edmonton police holding town hall to address violent threats against South Asian community

Edmonton police will be holding a town hall to address concerns regarding threats being made against the South Asian community. Police say they have received a number of reports from members of the…

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Husband of former Alberta premier Notley questions why Smith’s spouse sitting in on government meetings

The husband of a former Alberta premier is questioning why Premier Danielle Smith is inviting her husband to sit in on government meetings. Lou Arab is married to former premier Rachel Notley and has…

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Smith, Alberta Next panel begin town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a hand-picked panel are set to hold the first in a series of town halls to address public concerns with the federal government.

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Alberta NDP also holding summer town halls

The day before the Alberta Next Panel town halls get underway in Red Deer, the NDP has announced its own summer political road show. Sean Amato spoke to voters about the duelling events.

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Private firefighters in Alberta say they’re ready to help with provincial response

With wildfires burning in Manitoba, private contract firefighters from Alberta are in central Canada helping property and business owners protect what they have, but they tell CityNews that they’re ready…

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Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

A Calgary police officer is facing two second-degree murder charges stemming from a shooting more than two years ago. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) began investigating on May 29,…

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Husband of former Alberta premier Notley questions why Smith’s spouse sitting in on government meetings

The husband of a former Alberta premier is questioning why Premier Danielle Smith is inviting her husband to sit in on government meetings. Lou Arab is married to former premier Rachel Notley and has…

5h ago

Smith, Alberta Next panel begin town hall series to hear grievances about Ottawa

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and a hand-picked panel are set to hold the first in a series of town halls to address public concerns with the federal government.

10h ago

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Alberta NDP also holding summer town halls

The day before the Alberta Next Panel town halls get underway in Red Deer, the NDP has announced its own summer political road show. Sean Amato spoke to voters about the duelling events.

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Private firefighters in Alberta say they’re ready to help with provincial response

With wildfires burning in Manitoba, private contract firefighters from Alberta are in central Canada helping property and business owners protect what they have, but they tell CityNews that they’re ready…

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Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder

A Calgary police officer is facing two second-degree murder charges stemming from a shooting more than two years ago. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) began investigating on May 29,…

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Carney: No evidence anybody has gotten free trade deal with U.S.

The PM says there’s little evidence anyone has gotten a free trade deal with the U.S. – suggesting we could still face tariffs even with a deal. One former advisor believes Mark Carney is saying U.S. offers could be worse than no deal.

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Rogers launches satellite-to-mobile service

Helping Canadians connect in remote areas. Afua Baah gets the details on a new satellite-to-mobile text messaging that Rogers communications will soon roll out.

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Trump stands by fifty day deadline for Putin

Trump is facing criticism for giving Russian President Vladimir Putin fifty days to make a peace deal before imposing sanctions. Erica Natividad reports.

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Hunger crisis in Gaza deepens

Palestinians in Gaza continue to face challenges finding food and other essentials as incoming aid remains restricted. Erica Natividad reports.

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Hudson’s Bay: Lease hearing adjourned as B.C. billionaire appears without lawyer

The hearing for the remainder of the Hudson’s Bay leases was adjourned after the B.C. billionaire who was eyeing the real estate, Ruby Liu, appears in court without a lawyer.

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Rogers launches satellite-to-mobile service, first of its kind in Canada

Rogers Communications Inc. says it has launched a new satellite-to-mobile text messaging service, the “first wireless provider to offer next generation technology to Canadians.” Rogers Satellite, which…

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Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate

The annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in June as consumers were paying more at car dealerships, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The June price hike is up from 1.7 per cent in May…

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From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada’s food growers

The smoky air that has become an all-too-common feature of Canadian summers poses yet another challenge for agricultural producers already contending with chronic drought in some areas and excess moisture…

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Little evidence to suggest a U.S. trade deal can be reached without tariffs: Carney

A trade deal with the United States will likely include some tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated on Tuesday ahead of a meeting with his cabinet. Carney told reporters he expects the trade…

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Poilievre separating himself from Alberta separatist movement ahead of byelection

As he runs in a byelection for a federal seat in Alberta, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is making it clear he disagrees with the separatist movement that has been growing in the province. At…
41% of Albertans stressed or anxious about finances: report

Folks in Alberta, more than any other province, say they are stressed or anxious about their financial standing. A new report suggests three out of ten Albertans don’t make enough to cover their bills…

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Alberta surpasses U.S. in confirmed measles cases with more than 1,300 since March

Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed over the weekend. The province reported Monday that it has seen 1,314 cases since the beginning…

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Carney to meet with Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to convene the Incident Response Group in Ottawa today to discuss the ongoing wildfire situation across the country. Carney also convened the group of ministers…

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Neighbours concerned with chaos caused by alleged drug house in Edmonton

On one quiet residential street in Mill Woods, one property stands out for the chaos and crime police say it has brought to neighbours. The house on 32nd Avenue closed by Alberta Sheriffs last week…

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Neighbours concerned with chaos caused by alleged drug house in Edmonton

On one quiet residential street in Mill Woods, one property stands out for the chaos and crime police say it has brought to neighbours. The house on 32nd Avenue closed by Alberta Sheriffs last week…

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Edmonton police seize synthetic opioids that resemble Xanax medication

Edmonton police say they’ve seized synthetic opioids that resemble name-brand anti-anxiety medications. EPS says on June 19, officers intercepted a package that contained hundreds of pills that resemble…
Alberta wants India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang designated as terrorist group

Alberta is joining British Columbia in calling on the federal government to have an India-based gang designated as a terrorist organization. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the Lawrence Bishnoi…
NDP launches province-wide engagement campaign ahead of UCP Alberta Next kick-off

One day before Alberta’s United Conservative Party (UCP) will launch it’s province-wide ‘Alberta Next’ campaign, the Opposition NDP has come out with it’s own plan to hear from voters.

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Oilers add three coaches, move Paul Coffey from bench to advisory role

Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey will not be behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season, and the NHL club is moving on from goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz. The Oilers announced the moves Monday,…
How will the massive spending cuts being proposed by Ottawa impact you?

The civil service in Ottawa is bracing for layoffs. It comes after Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne was tasked with finding $25-billion in savings to offset the biggest increase in defense…
1 of 4 men accused in alleged Quebec extremist plot granted bail, 3 remain detained

One of four men accused in an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region was granted bail on Monday. Matthew Forbes, 33, is an active member of the Canadian…
Man in hospital following hit-and-run in Rossdale: Edmonton police

Edmonton police say a 42-year-old man is in hospital following a hit-and-run Saturday evening. EPS says around 7:10 p.m. on July 12, they received a report that a Toyota Echo that was heading east on…
‘Pornography is a problem’: Smith defends new rules for Alberta school libraries

Alberta’s premier says “pornography is a problem for young adults” in remarks defending her government’s move to remove sexually explicit content from school library shelves this fall.
Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

TORONTO — It’s not just students who will be commuting more this September. After years of experimentation with hybrid work, an increasing number of companies are whittling down days at home to one,…
Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain

OTTAWA — Economists expect the pace of inflation picked up in June as the Bank of Canada continues to search for tariff impacts in the price data. Statistics Canada is set to report consumer price…