Author Archives:

This week's highlightsEquity markets demonstrate resilience despite shaky fundamentalsBond market investors moving past tariff headlines to economic data ahead of FOMC meetingCanada's GDP contracted b...

If passed, Alberta's Budget 2025 will maintain its funding levels for public libraries by investing $39 million to support them. The funding will be distributed to 225 library boards across the provin...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election. Here's a qu...

In Alberta, the month of May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, a government initiative to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and promote a culture of consent.Both Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Cult...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state's death row, has died. He was 91. Kan...

TORONTO - The Toronto Sceptres and Montreal Victoire will host the opening games of the PWHL semifinals next week, though opponents have yet to be determined. Game 1 of Toronto's series is scheduled f...

OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Canada has laid 200 charges against mining company ArcelorMittal Canada for alleged violations of the Fisheries Act. In a news release, the government says the ...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election. He now has a long list of tasks to complete in t...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Derby is tough to win, with a huge field of stampeding horses and 150,000 screaming fans in the stands. Toss in a rainy forecast that could turn the Churchill Downs...

The Town of Sylvan Lake has installed traffic lights at the intersection of 50 Avenue and Centennial Street.On Thursday, they announced the lights, which will increase safety, are now active.The light...