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Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

OTTAWA — The New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring down the Liberals in the next sitting of the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday.
Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta’s government is announcing new coal mining regulations, expected by the end of 2025, along with a round of consultations with industry players on how to implement them.
Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney leaders say they weren't contacted about Bearspaws class-action lawsuit against the feds.
Owl River Métis Community signs renewable energy partnership

Owl River Métis Community signs renewable energy partnership

Deal aims to bring solar power plants and related projects to Lac La Biche region
Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

Alberta's Smith disappointed federal pension plan report offers no estimate of share

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province has heard back from Canada’s chief actuary on its bid to leave the Canada Pension Plan but says there's no estimate on how much the province should get.
Officers not responsible in overdose death in St. Paul holding cells says ASIRT

Officers not responsible in overdose death in St. Paul holding cells says ASIRT

Toxicology testing showed significant quantities of carfentanil, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, which were ruled to be the cause of death. 
No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief

No charges against Mounties in arrest of prominent Alberta chief

Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest a First Nation chief outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 2020.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Northern Alberta highway

Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles on Northern Alberta highway

A 29-year-old woman appears to have been first struck by the mirror of one vehicle and then hit by a second vehicle. 
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.
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