An Alberta government bill proposing changes to freedom of information rules has passed third and final reading in the legislature despite the province’s information and privacy watchdog warning they will “significantly degrade” transparency.
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Bus passengers testify in murder trial over fatal B.C. transit stabbing
Kaiden Mintenko has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the April 11, 2023 fatal stabbing.
Mitch Marner to wear red and white Maple Leaf as Canada rounds out 4 Nations roster
Mitch Marner will be sporting a different Maple Leaf in February.
3 Habs and just 1 Quebecer make 4 Nations rosters; Suzuki, Caufield snubbed
Just three Montreal Canadiens players and only one Quebecer made the Canada and Finland rosters for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off in February.
Investor hits pause on billion-dollar Maple Ridge battery plant expansion
The Taiwanese company behind a planned massive investment in a Maple Ridge battery plant has hit pause on the project.
Lethbridge peace officer charged in relation to more than 10-year-old incident
A Lethbridge police community peace officer has been charged with an off-duty incident stemming from more than 10 years ago.
Province wants to discharge private nursing numbers
The Manitoba government wants to reduce the reliance on private nurses in the public health care system.
Saskatoon Food Bank demand up 25 per cent in 2024
The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year for the Saskatoon Food Bank, as donations pour in from the community. However, this year’s demand underscores a growing crisis.
Removal of Treaty 6 flag in Barrhead a ‘step backwards’ for reconciliation: Grand Chief
Treaty No. 6 First Nations Grand Chief Cody Thomas says the removal of the Treaty 6 flag in municipalities is a “mistake” and a “step backwards” for reconciliation.
Drivers zig-zagging and posting videos in white-lining trend: Quebec prosecutors
A Montreal man is facing a criminal charge of dangerous driving after he allegedly posted a video of himself zig-zagging through cars. It’s a trend called ‘white lining.’
