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Indigenous-led prospective buyer 'not going away' even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

Indigenous-led prospective buyer 'not going away' even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

CALGARY — An Indigenous-led initiative is still pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline, in spite of the project's ballooning price tag.
Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

Internal documents show what RCMP considered 'lessons learned' from 'Freedom Convoy'

OTTAWA — After policing the "Freedom Convoy," the RCMP came away with lessons learned, newly released documents show — including the need to better prepare for the potential targeting of emergency phone lines.
Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

Joly calls out Israel judiciary reform and 'unilateral actions' that undermine peace

OTTAWA — Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly is pushing Israel to drop its reform of the country's judiciary after two months of mass protests.
Insurance premiums rising for Alberta farmers

Insurance premiums rising for Alberta farmers

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Nate Horner said insurance premiums will be rising but only by about 22 per cent depending on “where you're at and what you're growing.”
CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail to combine next month under new name

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail to combine next month under new name

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it will officially combine with Kansas City Southern Railway Co. on April 14 under a new name, Canadian Pacific Kansas City.
'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's "very troubled" by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's municipal elections last year and he's asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.
Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government, or push propaganda and misinformation on its behalf.
Microsoft adds AI tools to office apps like Outlook, Word

Microsoft adds AI tools to office apps like Outlook, Word

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is infusing artificial intelligence tools into its suite of office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook emails.
Ottawa requests joint 'working group' on oilsands contamination with Alberta

Ottawa requests joint 'working group' on oilsands contamination with Alberta

The federal environment minister wants to set up a new group with the Alberta government and Indigenous communities to monitor contamination problems in the oilsands.
Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

EDMONTON — The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton.
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