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BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat looms

The Bank of Canada delivered another interest rate cut on Wednesday, reducing its policy rate by a quarter-percentage point to three per cent.

Jan 29, 2025 10:09 AM Read more >

Diamond Valley man nets $2.5 million lottery win

The winning ticket in a LOTTO 6/49 draw in December was purchased from a gas station south of Calgary.

Jan 29, 2025 10:04 AM Read more >

Joly to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio as tariff threat looms

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is back in Washington, D.C., today to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Canada faces the threat of devastating tariffs landing as early as Saturday.

Jan 29, 2025 7:01 AM Read more >

Alberta Premier Smith to announce plan to grow province's nest egg

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to announce today her government's plan to grow the province's rainy day fund.

Jan 29, 2025 6:58 AM Read more >

Two Southern Alberta towns became one and now they are auctioning roadside welcome signs

Online bidding for Turner Valley and Black Diamond welcome signs is open until Feb. 11

Jan 28, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >

Image taken by Alberta photographer featured on cover of Canadian Geographic

A photograph of a lynx taken by Alberta photographer Donna Feledichuk will appear on the front cover of the March/April edition of Canadian Geographic.

Jan 28, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with punishing tariffs on Saturday is still in play.

Jan 28, 2025 12:57 PM Read more >

Canada issues travel warnings for 5 Caribbean destinations and Mexico

Tourists should be aware of "certain safety and security concerns" in these destinations.

Jan 28, 2025 7:26 AM Read more >

Historic $32.5B tobacco proposal faces final test in series of hearings

historic proposal that would see three major tobacco companies pay out billions to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada is set to face its final test over the coming weeks.

Jan 28, 2025 7:23 AM Read more >

Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park ‘may not last the decade’

John Pomeroy, one of the world’s leading snow and ice hydrologists, said there has been about 450 metres of glacier toe retreat since 2019.

Jan 27, 2025 5:45 PM Read more >