Provincial

Danielle Smith hits 51% approval, highest since 2022 election: Angus Reid

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's approval has climbed above half for the first time since becoming premier in 2022, according to new data.

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Alberta premier faces raucous, angry town hall on province's coal policy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and three of her ministers got an earful on Wednesday night from southern Alberta locals at a rowdy, hours-long town hall to discuss the province's coal policy.

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Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a crude pipeline to coastal waters.
Premier Smith visits rural southern Alberta to support UCP byelection candidate

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is winning applause but also facing pointed questions from party members ahead of three byelections. Smith, in her role as United Conservative leader, appeared at a town...
Alberta teachers vote 95% in favour of proceeding with strike

Alberta teachers are one step closer to walking off the job after voting overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Nearly 95 per cent of the 38,997 votes cast were in favour of hitting the picket lines,...
Renewable cleanup rules making Alberta less competitive for investment: report

A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.
Alberta energy minister will not speak at sovereignty event, UCP says, despite what poster said

The Alberta NDP says a poster for a townhall happening later this month is “proof” the UCP is a separatist party. Energy Minister Brian Jean appeared on a poster for a June 25 event called “Courage...
Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers

Ontario's chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not vaccinated. Dr....
Florida's Brad Marchand scores double OT winner in Game 2 to level Stanley Cup final against Oilers

Panthers veteran Brad Marchand certainly didn't look like a man whose hockey career is winding down. Marchand scored two breakaway goals, including the double overtime winner, to lead Florida to a...
'Need to evacuate the summit site': Wildfire possibility part of G7 summit planning

Security officials at the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis say plans are in place, including the possibility of evacuations, if wildfires become a serious threat later this month.