Calgary councillor Dan McLean has announced his intention to seek the United Conservative Party (UCP) nomination in the Calgary-Shaw constituency. McLean, who has publicly expressed his support for Premier Danielle Smith, is now taking steps to represent the party in the upcoming election. The announcement comes amid a busy news day in Alberta, with multiple other stories unfolding across the province.
Police lay charges at hospital
In a separate incident, police have laid 76 charges after a patient was found in possession of a replica gun at a hospital. The details of the case remain under investigation, but authorities have emphasized the seriousness of the situation.
Highway closures and other incidents
Meanwhile, two westbound lanes on Highway 401 near Milton have been closed following multiple collisions, causing significant traffic disruptions. The Canadian military has also announced it will end avalanche control operations along the Trans-Canada Highway, a decision that may impact winter travel safety.
In British Columbia's Okanagan region, no criminal charges will be filed in the case of a baby's suspected drug overdose, as investigators determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed.
Alberta privacy concerns
Alberta's privacy commissioner has called for legislative changes after an alleged breach of the voter list. The incident has raised concerns about data security and the protection of personal information in the province.
Energy and economic news
In energy sector developments, Imperial Oil has reported a first-quarter profit of $940 million, a decrease from $1.29 billion in the same period last year. The company cited lower oil prices and operational challenges for the decline.
Gas prices have surpassed $2 per liter once again at many stations in Montreal, adding to the financial strain on consumers. On a positive note, a Sudbury mining supervisor has won $1 million in the Lotto 6/49 draw.
Sports and entertainment
In sports, the Montreal Canadiens are looking to close out their playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6, while the Edmonton Oilers have been eliminated from the NHL playoffs due to defensive shortcomings. Buffalo Sabres fans demonstrated their sportsmanship by finishing 'O Canada' after a microphone failure before Game 5 of their series against the Boston Bruins.
In entertainment news, Queen guitarist Brian May has been barred from planting daffodils in his village on safety grounds, and an Oscar statuette for the film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' has gone missing during a flight.
Other notable stories
Other stories from across Canada include the launch of Ottawa's municipal election campaign, a recall of hundreds of children's toys and clothing items, and a citizen campaign to return kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence. France has also unveiled a plan to eliminate all fossil fuels by 2050.
In health news, refugees in Canada will now have to pay out of pocket for part of their medical expenses, raising concerns among doctors. A study has found that young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive.
