U.S. benchmark crude fell US$1.24 to US$94.53 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose to US$104.17 per barrel. That’s down from more than US$106 on Monday.
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Edmonton clinical trial offers hope to people suffering ‘most severe pains known to mankind’
A new U of A clinical trial is testing ultra-early Gamma Knife surgery to stop trigeminal neuralgia before permanent brain changes and years of devastating pain.
Calgary city council approves $609M to cover feeder main, water system upgrades
The move brings the total cost associated with Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main to $439 million, which includes $381 million to pay for the replacement project.
Canada’s Kerri Einarson wins 5th straight game at women’s world curling playdowns
Team Canada’s Kerri Einarson scored four points in the eighth end to defeat Italy and stay unbeaten at the World Women’s Curling Championship in Calgary.
Police anticipated ‘worst-case scenario’ by deploying sniper at St. Patrick’s Day party, says former officer
The sighting of a sniper on Saturday during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Waterloo was met with fear and shock by some, but one policing expert from Wilfrid Laurier University says this is a proactive measure designed to keep the crowd safe.
From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on
On a day we celebrate the green, it was very white outside. St. Patrick’s Day revellers in London were going to have to cope with snow and high winds on Tuesday as they grip their green beer: The city awoke to snow and there was a risk of snow squalls into the afternoon, according to […]
Lapu Lapu victim, who lost high school sweetheart, says system failed him
Blaine Redlac, 29, was hit on his right leg and thrown up to 10 metres when a vehicle plowed through the festival in Vancouver on April 26.
Largest review finds no mental health benefits of medicinal cannabis – News-Medical
Largest review finds no mental health benefits of medicinal cannabis News-MedicalUsing marijuana to ease anxiety or depression? Science shows the evidence isn’t there CTV NewsCannabis is not an effective treatment for common mental health conditions, says review The GuardianCannabis shows little benefit for most mental disorders, data review finds Reuters
Vehicle sales across the country are down, Statistics Canada numbers show
New vehicle sales are down in January 2026 from January 2025, with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) showing the most significant dip, numbers from show.
Gas, food and travel: How the war in Iran is driving up costs in B.C.
“There’s a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector,” Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.