COVID-19 pandemic having ‘stark affects’ on opioid-related deaths in Alberta
The number of people who have died of opioid overdoses in Alberta between April and June this year is more than any three-month period recorded in the last four years, …
Supreme Court reserves judgment in Canada’s carbon tax cases
The Supreme Court of Canada reserved judgment on the national carbon tax Wednesday. After two days of hearings and presentations from more than two dozen interested parties, the court adjourned …
Coronavirus: Hinshaw gives green light for indoor children’s play areas to open
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Alberta’s top doctor has given the OK for indoor play areas to open across the province. In March, many non-essential businesses closed their doors as …
Carbon tax hearings continue as Supreme Court hears arguments from Indigenous leaders
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Canadian crude by rail exports fall to another 8-year low in July
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Calgary’s Heritage Park announces new president and CEO
Calgary’s Heritage Park — a historical village open since 1964 that reflects the settlement of Western Canada — named Lindsey Galloway as its new president and CEO on Monday. His …
Ontario plans unprecedented flu vaccine campaign
The Ontario government is going to roll out its largest flu immunization campaign, worth $70 million, as part of its response to an expected second wave of COVID-19. As Jeff …
City of Calgary finishes complicated Crowchild Trail work
One of the most complicated roadway rehabilitation projects in Calgary’s history is now complete. The Crowchild Trail upgrades began in the fall of 2017. The project included rehab and widening …
Alberta child care programs to receive funding boost as part of federal government’s Safe Restart Agreement
Licensed and approved child care programs in Alberta will receive a funding boost to the tune of $87 million to help cover increased costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Licensed …
Supreme Court to start hearings on Canada’s carbon tax; will determine if constitutional
The Supreme Court of Canada begins hearings today to determine whether the federal carbon tax is constitutional. The court will hear two days of arguments in three separate cases involving …