The United Conservative Party is facing another obstacle in the tumultuous lead-up to its announcement of the leadership review vote on May 18.The results of the UCP leadership mail-in vote will be announced on May 18. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press)The United Conservative Party is facing another obstacle in the tumultuous lead-up to its announcement of…
Dr. Anny Sauvageau’s wrongful dismissal civil trial stopped abruptly on Friday morning after her lawyer revealed his client has been threatened with defamation by a former justice minister over her sworn testimony.Dr. Anny Sauvageau says she’s afraid to continue testifying at her wrongful dismissal trial after being threatened with possible defamation for her sworn testimony.…
Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a “Wild West,” so it’s no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.Alberta has set its intentions on becoming a crytocurrency leader in Canada. ( lucadp/Shutterstock)Cryptocurrency has been described…
Academics at the University of Alberta are aiming to help protect digital data in Ukraine under threat because of the war.The Canadian Institute for Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta is part of an initiative to offer free, secure and confidential digital storage to academics and institutions in Ukraine. (David Bajer/CBC)Academics at the University…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will debut a new call-in radio show this weekend. John Vos with Corus Entertainment told CBC News that the show was a long time coming and that they first approached Kenney with the idea in June 2020.The radio show marks a break in the premier’s recent mediums of communication, which have…
The province of Alberta will toughen its greenhouse gas emissions standards for oilsands mines, closing a loophole that rewarded some of Canada’s highest-emitting facilities with millions of dollars worth of tradeable credits, its environment ministry told Reuters.Oilsands total emissions continue to rise as production grows, but emissions per barrel are steadily declining as operators adopt new…
The first 11 protesters to be arrested in connection to the Coutts, Alta., border blockade made their first court appearance Tuesday afternoon on charges that include conspiracy to murder, mischief and possession of a weapon.Alberta RCMP submitted this photo of what they say is a cache of firearms and ammunition found in three trailers near a blockade…
Ontario’s premier says the province is ending its vaccine certificate system on March 1, when capacity limits will lift as well. Doug Ford’s announcement came as several other provinces — including Alberta and Saskatchewan — on Monday moved ahead with previously announced lifting of public health measures.Ontario lifting more COVID-19 restrictionsOntario Premier Doug Ford says the province…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he knew about his justice minister’s distracted driving ticket last year and says the upcoming investigation will guide his decision on Kaycee Madu’s fate. Kaycee Madu, left, was fined for distracted driving in March 2021 and called Edmonton’s police chief to discuss the ticket. On Thursday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said…
Students in Alberta and British Columbia are returning to classrooms for in-person instruction on Monday after an extended holiday break.Alberta students board a school bus Monday as they return to school today for the first time since their holiday break was extended due to surging COVID-19 cases, near Cremona, Alta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)The latest:…