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...
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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.
Health
Alberta Launches Free Dental Care Program for Low-Income Seniors
The Alberta government has launched a new dental care program providing free comprehensive dental coverage to...
Alberta
Alberta Introduces Universal School Lunch Program
Province allocates $300 million annually to feed every public school student amid child poverty concerns.
Alberta
Alberta Opioid Deaths Reach Record High as Debate Over Supervised Consumption Intensifies
Alberta recorded more than 1,900 deaths from drug poisoning in 2023, the highest annual toll in the province’s...
Alberta
Alberta Lifts Renewable Energy Moratorium After Seven-Month Pause
The Alberta government has officially lifted its controversial moratorium on new renewable energy project approvals,...
Alberta
Alberta Bans Renewable Energy Projects on Agricultural Land
Moratorium draws international criticism as province prioritizes farmland over green energy development.
Business
Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling
Central bank holds overnight rate at 4.5 per cent after fastest tightening cycle in decades.
Health
Fentanyl Crisis Deepens: Alberta Records Deadliest Year for Opioid Overdoses
Over 1,800 Albertans die from drug poisoning as supervised consumption sites face political opposition.
Canada
Toronto Becomes First City To Mandate Green Roofs
Toronto will become the first city in North America with a bylaw that requires roofs to be green, mandating living...