CityNews Connect: Alberta vs. Ottawa

CityNews Connect: Alberta vs. Ottawa

July 4, 2024 8:20 pm MST.

Alberta is no stranger to pushing the federal government’s buttons. In our CityNews Connect preview, Jillian Code explores why Alberta's politicians have historically been frustrated with the feds.

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Man wanted for warrants following brazen extortion case arrested by Calgary police

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Future of Calgary’s Free Fare Zone up for debate

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Smith defends agreement with feds on pipeline

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UCP-led referendum committee halted after pre-empted news release announcing result

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From Across Canada

Drone strike hits student dormitory in Russian-occupied region of Luhansk

Canada's chief public health officer confirms no Ebola cases in the country

Federal parties speak against Alberta separation

Poilievre's property rights push

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Paikin on Politics: Alberta to vote on whether to hold a separation referendum

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Alberta to hold referendum to decide whether to hold separation vote

Democratic Republic of the Congo battling expanding Ebola outbreak

Gun control advocates demand firearm info from Tumbler Ridge shooting

Patient in Ontario tested for Ebola, no confirmed cases in Canada

Paikin on Politics: Carney, B.C. Premier Eby hold high-stakes meeting

Carney assures B.C. of federal attention

Carney, B.C. Premier Eby seem to shift tone on separatists concerns

Is Carney giving Alberta special treatment?: Analysis

Canada to summon Israeli ambassador over 'mistreatment' on Gaza flotilla

DRC Ebola outbreak may have gone undetected for months, WHO says

Canada to spend $1B during World Cup: PBO

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Carney defends Canadian military spending

Around the Globe

Why are Albertans having a referendum on another potential referendum?

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Ukrainian drones hit refinery deep inside Russia as long-range strikes escalate

Japanese sacred hall housing 1,200 year-old 'eternal flame' burns down

Ebola outbreak sparks fear across Central Africa

Xi and Putin praise ties between China and Russia during meeting

Rare Ebola strain triggers global alarm

Canadians advised not to travel to east DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

Trump says he's holding off on striking Iran amid negotiations

Maldives divers: Two more bodies recovered from sea cave

Three people killed in San Diego mosque shooting, teenage gunmen also dead

The race to stop the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

Global Hantavirus precautions in place as ship docks in the Netherlands

Trump warns Iran that 'clock is ticking"

Israel kills the most senior Hamas military leader during a strike on Gaza

UN, WHO warn that Cuba's health system is under severe strain amid aid, fuel shortages

Israel kills most senior Hamas leader in Gaza strike

Cuba runs out of diesel and fuel oil, as U.S. blockade pushes island to brink

Death toll rises in Russian attack on Kyiv apartment building

Trump concludes trip to China, says 'fantastic trade deals' made

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Alberta to hold referendum to decide whether to hold separation vote

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Business uncertainty amid Alberta separation referendum

Uncertainty for businesses looms as Alberta gears up to vote on a referendum question on the topic of separating from Canada. Edward Djan has more.

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‘No other option’: Smith defends Alberta referendum question

Alberta’s premier insists she had “no other option” but to approve a highly controversial referendum question on the province’s future in Canada. But as Sean Amato reports, some say it’s Danielle Smith’s leadership that’s now up for debate.

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