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Edmonton Oilers place struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have placed struggling goaltender Jack Campbell on waivers and plan to assign him to their American Hockey League affiliate. Campbell has a 1-4-0 record with a 4.50 goal...
Nov 7, 2023
Alberta proposes software engineer title expansion
The Alberta government says proposed changes to legislation would allow for broader use of the software engineer title within the technology sector. Provincial officials suggest Alberta's technology s...
Nov 7, 2023
B.C. Indigenous leaders lobby for transition from open-net salmon farms
OTTAWA - An alliance of British Columbia Indigenous leaders is calling on the federal government to stand firm on plans to transition away from open-net salmon farms in B.C. waters by 2025. Chiefs fro...
Nov 7, 2023
Israeli military says its ground forces are battling Hamas 'in the depths' of Gaza City
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Israeli military said Tuesday that its ground forces are now fighting in "the depths" of Gaza City. The comments signaled a new stage by the Israeli military as it m...
Nov 7, 2023
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia appeal for Canadian MPs to help
OTTAWA - Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during its assault on their country are sharing the stories of their captivity with Canadian parliamentarians, in hopes they will help rescue others. Mem...
Nov 7, 2023
Residential school records released day before archbishop testifies at Senate
OTTAWA - A Catholic archdiocese that includes parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario released long-awaited residential schools records this week. The news comes as religious leaders face accusati...
Nov 7, 2023
Ottawa 'must act' to overhaul RCMP's federal policing program, committee report says
OTTAWA - A committee of parliamentarians says the RCMP's federal policing program suffers from challenges that undermine its ability to fulfil an essential role in the security and intelligence commun...
Nov 7, 2023
NATO freezes a Cold War-era security pact after Russia pulls out, raising questions on arms control
BRUSSELS (AP) - NATO member countries that signed a key Cold War-era security treaty froze their participation in the pact on Tuesday just hours after Russia pulled out, raising fresh questions about ...
Nov 7, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to share stage with former Fox host Tucker Carlson
CALGARY - A right-wing news commentator is to have a conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in January when he's scheduled to speak in Calgary. Tucker Carlson, who was fired by Fox News in A...
Nov 7, 2023
Government seeking feedback to improve elections
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is looking for feedback from the public and stakeholders on the Local Authorities Elections Act and the Municipal Government Act.Two new surveys are giving Alb...
Nov 7, 2023