Politics
Edmonton Councillor Proposes Reconsidering Calcium Chloride for Winter Road Maintenance
An Edmonton city councillor has requested a review of potentially reintroducing calcium chloride for snow removal, years after its discontinuation due to environmental and infrastructure concerns.
Business
AMD's Strong Q4 Results Overshadowed by Disappointing AI Forecast
AMD reported strong fourth-quarter earnings but disappointed investors with its AI revenue forecast. The chipmaker faces challenges competing with Nvidia in the lucrative AI processor market.
Sports
Calgary Mayor Farkas Keeps Future Olympic Bid Possibility Open Despite 2018 Rejection
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas says the city could consider future Winter Olympic bids despite 2018 plebiscite rejection, citing infrastructure needs and Olympic legacy.
Lifestyle
Saskatoon Nurse Organizes Dance Fundraiser to Aid Ukrainian Children
Tanya Baran, a registered nurse from Saskatoon, launches a unique dance-based fundraising initiative to support children impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Entertainment
Environment
Health
Abbotsford Overdose Prevention Site Lease Not Renewed
A vital overdose prevention site in Abbotsford, British Columbia, will close after its lease was not renewed, raising concerns about public health impacts.
Midwife Program Moves from Royal Alex to Fort Saskatchewan
The Royal Alexandra Hospital's midwifery support program is undergoing a significant transition as it moves to Fort Saskatchewan, marking a new chapter in maternal care delivery for the Edmonton region.
Vancouver Overdose Prevention Site Abruptly Closed
The sudden closure of a Vancouver overdose prevention site has surprised and frustrated community members, raising concerns about public health and safety in the ongoing opioid crisis.
Cannabis Linked to Rising Psychosis in Canadian Youth: Study
New Ontario research spanning 30 years shows a 60% increase in psychotic disorder diagnoses among youth aged 14-20, with cannabis use identified as a major contributing factor.
Paramedic Retires After 50 Years in Prince Albert
Pat Bellisle, a dedicated paramedic from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, concludes a remarkable 50-year career in emergency medical services, marking an end to a lifetime of community care.