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Banff records second driest January in 136 years

Banff records second driest January in 136 years

“The general story across the Rockies is that the snowpack is lower than normal this year, for sure."
Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Students sue Alberta Government and Education Minister

Four students with disabilities are suing the Government of Alberta and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides for what they allege is “intentional and flagrant discrimination” and denial of their right to education.
Expert panel discusses how wildfire smoke impacts seniors

Expert panel discusses how wildfire smoke impacts seniors

Even in Canada where the air quality is generally good, air pollution contributes to roughly 15,000 premature deaths annually, according to Health Canada.
Video: Vancouver sea otter pups experience snow for the first time, destroy snowman

Video: Vancouver sea otter pups experience snow for the first time, destroy snowman

"It's a tradition to build a snowman for the otters"
Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that were to take effect today.
Alberta beef and cattle prices up last year

Alberta beef and cattle prices up last year

Beef and cattle prices increased in 2024 compared to 2023 due to increased demand and tighter supplies across North America. 
Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the U.S. has agreed to pause tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days after he spoke with President Donald Trump this afternoon.
Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

Canada slaps retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, outlines response plan

Ottawa is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on hundreds of goods originating in the United States — from meat and milk to carpets and curtains — in response to steep new American levies against Canada.
Alberta law society reprimands ex-justice minister Kaycee Madu, orders $39K payment

Alberta law society reprimands ex-justice minister Kaycee Madu, orders $39K payment

Alberta's law society has formally reprimanded former provincial justice minister Kaycee Madu and ordered him to pay nearly $39,000 in costs.
A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday

A short list of some of the U.S. goods to be hit with Canadian tariffs on Tuesday

Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods originating in the United States — part of Canada's response to sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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