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Calgary Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Interest Rate Cuts Stall
Calgary's housing market is cooling as buyers pause amid uncertainty over Bank of Canada interest rate policy, with...
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Alberta
Survive on $1,740 a Month: Alberta Is About to Cut Disability Benefits for 79,000 of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens
On July 1, the Alberta government plans to move 79,000 AISH recipients onto a new program that cuts benefits by $200...
Canada
The Invisible Workforce: How 8 Million Unpaid Canadian Caregivers Are Quietly Holding the Economy Together
A WestNet News investigation reveals that 7.8 million Canadians provide unpaid family care worth $97.1 billion annually...
Opinion
Opinion: Calgary's Housing Crisis Demands Bolder Action from All Levels of Government
Calgary's housing affordability crisis has reached a tipping point, and the modest policy responses from municipal,...
Canada
Federal Budget 2026: What Calgary and Alberta Stand to Gain — and Lose
The federal government's 2026 budget includes billions in new infrastructure and energy transition spending, but...
Health
Investigation: Alberta's Private Healthcare Expansion and What It Means for Patients
As more surgical procedures move to private clinics, critics warn of a two-tier system emerging.
World
Trump Claims Iran 'Begging' for Peace Deal as Conflict Enters Fourth Week
President Trump claims Iran is desperate for peace deal while downplaying economic impact of four-week military...
Business
Small Business Owners Brace for New Federal Tax Changes Taking Effect in April
Small business owners across Alberta are preparing for significant federal tax changes taking effect April 1, including...
Canada
Alberta MPs Clash in Commons Debate Over Future of Federal Carbon Pricing
A fiery House of Commons debate over the future of federal carbon pricing saw Alberta MPs from both sides of the aisle...
Opinion
Opinion: Alberta Must Invest in Public Transit Before It's Too Late
Alberta's continued underinvestment in public transit is creating a growing crisis of mobility, equity, and...
Canada
Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Housing Market Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 3.25%, citing mixed economic signals and ongoing...
Health
Canada Stands Alone in Banning Private Health Insurance, Conservative Leader Claims
Conservative deputy leader claims Canada uniquely prohibits private health insurance, sparking healthcare policy debate...
Local
Alberta and Ottawa Strike New Deal to Fast-Track Methane Emissions Cuts
Alberta and Ottawa reach agreement allowing province to set own methane regulations while requiring independent...
Alberta
Smith Government Battles Alberta Auto Insurance Industry Over Reform Plans
Premier Smith's government maintains pressure on Alberta auto insurers over reform plans despite industry resistance to...
Health
Alberta Launches Universal Dental Care Pilot for Low-Income Seniors
Provincial program fills gap left by delayed federal dental plan rollout.