The Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) says a series of Government of Alberta policy decisions have cost its members $332 million in tax revenue over the last three years, and the group is urging the province to make changes to ease the financial strain on rural communities.
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City to present plan to support proposed $140 million sport and entertainment centre
A detailed financial plan to support construction of a $140-million sport and entertainment centre at 79 Market St. S. will be presented to city councillors on Tuesday. A special city council committee meeting is being held to discuss the centre, which would be financed by debenture and serviced by funds from a range of private […]
Here’s the latest Vancouver restaurant to earn a Michelin star
A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star.
Theoretical physicist uncovers how twisting layers of a material can generate mysterious electron-path-deflecting effect – Phys.org
Theoretical physicist uncovers how twisting layers of a material can generate mysterious electron-path-deflecting effect Phys.org
One male in hospital after shooting in North York: paramedics
Toronto paramedics say one male was taken to hospital with minor injuries following a shooting in North York.
Robertson leads Maple Leafs past Red Wings 2-0 in pre-season action
Nick Robertson scored two goals as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 in NHL pre-season action on Thursday.
Kelowna council to consider 40-storey tower next to UBCO downtown campus
Kelowna city council will get its first look at plans for a 40-storey tower on land adjacent to the downtown UBCO campus tower.The Mission Group is bringing forward plans as it seeks a zoning change to the rental-only zone.Designs of the 40-storey mixed-use tower have been altered since the …
WorkSafeBC investigating another crane ‘incident’ at Oakridge Park development
No one was injured during an “incident” involving a crane at the massive Oakridge Park development in Vancouver Wednesday, according to WorkSafeBC.
CFL suspends Williams for one game following dangerous tackle on Redblacks’ Pimpleton
TORONTO — The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday following a dangerous tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton. Saskatchewan visits the Edmonton Elks on Saturday night. The CFL suspended Williams for “delivering an illegal and dangerous tackle,” on Pimpleton, and “committing a non-football act by striking […]
North Point Douglas Manor residents in shock day after officer-involved shooting
Residents of an apartment building remain shaken up following an officer-involved shooting inside Wednesday afternoon that killed an armed man.