Alberta ER Pilot Projects Not Reducing Wait Times: Doctors
Doctors at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital say UCP pilot projects have not cured emergency room overcrowding. Read the latest on Alberta's healthcare challenges.
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Smith's Food Bank Remarks Called 'Obscene' by Experts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces criticism for celebrating high food bank usage. Experts call for policy action as province leads Canada in food insecurity. Read the full analysis.
Heritage Foundation Calls for U.S. to Prioritize Marriage, Family
The Heritage Foundation's new report urges U.S. policymakers to strengthen marriage and family structures. Discover the conservative think tank's key proposals and their potential impact on social policy.
Conservative grassroots to debate abortion, DEI at convention
Conservative Party members will vote on contentious policy proposals, including abortion and conversion therapy, at their upcoming Calgary convention. Explore the potential shifts in party direction.
Alberta recall petitions target 26 MLAs, face high bar
Recall campaigns target 26 Alberta MLAs, including Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides, but face a steep 60% signature threshold. Analysis shows the petitions are unlikely to succeed but force accountability.
Pipeline Project Risks Persist After Trudeau Era
Analysis: Despite PM Mark Carney's push for energy projects, market volatility, climate policy, and geopolitics create major risks. Experts argue private firms assess these better than governments.
Alberta's Recall Law Used Against UCP MLAs
Alberta's United Conservative Party faces recall campaigns from teachers and the NDP after using the notwithstanding clause to end a strike. The weaponized direct democracy tool they created is now aimed at them.
U.S. to Control Venezuelan Oil Sales Indefinitely
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright states Washington will maintain control over Venezuela's oil exports 'indefinitely,' a major shift in foreign energy policy with global market implications.
Ex-envoy: Canada 'parroting' Trump on Venezuela
A former Canadian diplomat criticizes Ottawa for aligning with a U.S. approach he calls anti-democratic towards Venezuela. Read the full analysis of Canada's foreign policy stance.
Quebec schools launch mandatory civility policy for students
Quebec has implemented a mandatory civility policy requiring students to use formal terms of respect when addressing teachers. The move sparks debate on its effectiveness and implementation.
Trump's Venezuela action betrays anti-war ideals
President Trump's military strike in Venezuela marks a sharp departure from his long-professed pacifist ideals, raising questions about ideological consistency. Read the analysis.
Quebec teachers say new school civility policy misses mark
Quebec's reintroduction of formal politeness rules in schools faces criticism from educators who argue it fails to address root causes of student behaviour. Learn why teachers say the policy misses the mark.
Alberta Tories prep for possible spring election against UCP
The Alberta Progressive Conservative Party is gearing up for a potential spring election. The move follows Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie's cabinet resignation over procurement concerns.
Smith Pours Cold Water on Early Alberta Election Rumours
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith denies plans for a 2026 provincial election, citing fixed election dates and a full legislative agenda. The next vote is set for October 18, 2027. Read the full story.
Unfulfilled Trump Tariff Threats of 2025
A look back at the major tariff threats made by former President Donald Trump in 2025 that ultimately did not come to pass, and what it means for trade policy.
Man dies after 8-hour ER wait in Edmonton hospital
A 44-year-old man died at Grey Nuns Hospital after waiting eight hours in ER. A public letter criticizes the Alberta government for focusing on separation over healthcare. Read the full story.
Alberta NDP Ready for Early Vote, Sees UCP Vulnerable
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi challenges the UCP to call an early election, highlighting the government's precarious slim majority and the destabilizing potential of active recall campaigns.
2025 Fed Minutes to Expose Policy Divisions
The Federal Reserve's final 2025 meeting minutes, due for release, are expected to highlight significant internal divisions over the path for interest rates and inflation control. Discover the key insights for markets.
Recall UCP MLAs Over ER Wait Times, Demand Albertans
Outrage grows in Alberta as tragic deaths in overcrowded emergency rooms spark calls for political accountability. Readers demand immediate action on healthcare crisis.
Alberta Government Blamed for Viral Outbreaks
Critics accuse the UCP government of failing to promote vaccines, leading to overwhelmed hospitals. Read the full analysis of Alberta's healthcare crisis.
Alberta Separation Vote Set for 2026, Smith's Position in Focus
Alberta will hold a province-wide referendum on separation from Canada in 2026. Premier Danielle Smith's political balancing act faces its ultimate challenge as the UCP navigates deep internal divisions.
Alberta's 120 km/h Speed Limit Plan Sparks Debate
Alberta's UCP government plans a pilot to raise highway speed limits to 120 km/h. Critics argue it's dangerous 'virtue signalling' and urge focus on economic issues like oil prices instead.
Alberta Next Referendum Recommendations Pose Political Risk
The Alberta Next panel's call for referendums on a provincial pension and police force could revive unpopular debates, risking the UCP's electoral standing. Read the analysis.
New Progressive Tory Party Announced in Alberta
A former UCP member has announced the creation of the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta, a move prompted by legislation restricting the use of 'conservative' in party names. Get the full story.
Guthrie Launches New Progressive Tory Party of Alberta
Former UCP MLA Peter Guthrie has launched the Progressive Tory Party of Alberta after being expelled from Premier Danielle Smith's caucus. Explore the new party's platform and the political fallout.
Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa hardest
President Trump's latest travel restrictions focus heavily on African countries, sparking a muted international response. Get the full analysis on the policy's impact and global reaction.
Bill 12 Puts Disabled Albertans at Risk, Critics Say
Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Bill 14 Amendments Draw Fire for Benefiting UCP
Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.
Europe Fires Back at Trump's 'Unacceptable' Security Strategy
Europe reacts strongly to the Trump administration's new National Security Strategy, which criticizes the continent's immigration policies, censorship, and loss of identity. Read the details of the diplomatic clash.
MLA: UCP's proposed party name changes spark fear
An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.
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