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Fact File: Video of supposed attack on Edmonton Uber driver actually filmed in Texas
A video shared on social media claims to show an Edmonton Uber driver held at gunpoint by two passengers who violently try to remove the driver from the car. While a caption on the video says "Drivers...
Sep 11, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Players acquitted in Hockey Canada trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1
NEW YORK - The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1. More coming. The Canadian Press
Sep 11, 2025

Teck merger a 'vote of confidence,' says Eby, pitching B.C. as Canada's 'engine'
British Columbia Premier David Eby says the proposed merger between Teck Resources Ltd. and Anglo American PLC to create a $70 billion mining giant based in B.C. is a "vote of confidence" showing the ...
Sep 11, 2025

Liberal MPs reluctant to lower 2030 and 2035 climate targets
EDMONTON - Some Liberal MPs are reluctant to see their government lower its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2035, as Prime Minister Mark Carney stays quiet on whether Canada is ...
Sep 11, 2025

High-speed rail construction could begin in four years, LeBlanc says
MONTREAL - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says the government's new major projects office will work to get construction underway on the Alto high-speed rail line within four years. He says...
Sep 11, 2025

Alberta's Smith says she found unprecedented common ground in meeting with Carney
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her latest meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney has inspired optimism and he is demonstrating a ``real shift'' from the previous Justin Trudeau-led Liberals.Spea...
Sep 11, 2025

Judge temporarily blocks US effort to remove dozens of immigrant Guatemalan and Honduran children
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A federal judge in Arizona temporarily blocked the Trump administration from removing dozens of Guatemalan and Honduran children living in shelters or foster care after coming to ...
Sep 11, 2025

Drought deepens in Eastern Canada as West sees some improvement: monitor
Officials say a deepening drought in Central and Atlantic Canada is creating water supply issues and underlining concerns about crop conditions and wildfires. The latest national outlook shows large p...
Sep 11, 2025

Food Bank Drive on Sept. 11
Volunteers will be collecting donations tonight (Thursday, September 11) during the annual Rotary Community Food Drive.Teams of volunteers will be going door to door. Anyone who wants to can also make...
Sep 11, 2025

BBB warns owners of lost pets to beware of extortion scam
Owners of lost pets are being warned about a pet extortion scam."This scam highlights the lengths that scammers will take to get your hard earned money," says Mary O'Sullivan-Andersen, President/CEO o...
Sep 11, 2025