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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans Friday cabinet shuffle

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans Friday cabinet shuffle

Trudeau will shuffle cabinet Friday, with more than 10 people expected to change roles, source says
Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

Tariff threats cast a shadow over US reliance on Canada for the majority of its oil imports

More than 50% of crude oil imported to the U.S. comes from Canada, up from 33% in 2013.
Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

Stranded motorists make the most of Coquihalla Highway closure with hockey game

The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Marritt was closed for just over 12 hours.
Family relieved killer of Alberta couple denied day parole

Family relieved killer of Alberta couple denied day parole

Travis Vader was convicted in the 2010 deaths of St. Albert seniors Marie and Lyle McCann
Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Unofficial count shows NDP wins byelection in Lethbridge, Alta.

Alberta's opposition New Democratic Party has won the provincial byelection in Lethbridge-West, holding onto a riding it has held since 2015.
Canada transitioning to new era of competitive ice climbing

Canada transitioning to new era of competitive ice climbing

Canada's still a nation trying to find itself on the world stage of competitive ice climbing and drytooling.
Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

Court upholds disqualification of Alberta Catholic school division trustee

RDCRS found Monique LaGrange violated sanctions imposed for a social media post featuring children holding a Nazi flag above an image of other children holding a Pride flag with the words "Brainwashing is brainwashing"
Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

Trump takes another shot on Truth Social at Canada becoming 51st state

In a post on Truth Social, Trump says many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state.
Carbon-removal startup Deep Sky gets US$40-million grant from Gates-led fund

Carbon-removal startup Deep Sky gets US$40-million grant from Gates-led fund

This is Breakthrough Energy Catalyst’s first investment in Canada and in direct air capture
Alberta business turns waste to watts

Alberta business turns waste to watts

The BET machine is essentially a big, hot, tube-shaped, rotating oven. Waste goes in one end (typically wood, but it also works with municipal waste, sewage, and railroad ties) and enters the tube, which acts as an oxygen-free hearth.
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