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Ten people facing charges in human trafficking case in southern Alberta

Ten people facing charges in human trafficking case in southern Alberta

Those charged are from Lethbridge and Calgary, and also include a business owner and two teenage boys. Police said they also have warrants for the arrest of two other suspects.
Who fires the starter's pistol for an election in Canada? Five things to know

Who fires the starter's pistol for an election in Canada? Five things to know

With a federal campaign expected to kick off this Sunday, here's a look at how an election is called in Canada
Liberals signal plan to keep acting defence chief as Eyre gets promotion

Liberals signal plan to keep acting defence chief as Eyre gets promotion

The Department of National Defence announced Eyre's promotion from lieutenant-general to full general this morning.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees

Canadian Press NewsAlert: COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees

There are close to half a million people who work directly for the federal government, a Crown corporation, the military, or the RCMP.
Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks as cases spike

Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks as cases spike

All public-health restrictions were scheduled to lift on Monday, but will now stay in place for another six weeks.
PBO estimates federal government will net $177 million from Air Canada deal

PBO estimates federal government will net $177 million from Air Canada deal

The Parliamentary Budget Officer's forecast is based on Air Canada using about $1.2 billion intended to refund travellers, but not using the other available credit from the $5.9-billion government aid package the company agreed to in April.
Opposition already on election trail ahead of federal election expected any day

Opposition already on election trail ahead of federal election expected any day

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh have been criss-crossing the country, along with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Nurses take part in Day of Action

Nurses take part in Day of Action

'The system isn't working the way it is right now.'
COVID-19 cases skyrocket in Alberta with 501 new infections recorded in a single day

COVID-19 cases skyrocket in Alberta with 501 new infections recorded in a single day

Alberta currently has the highest active case count in all of Canada.
Legacy Trail clocks one million rides

Legacy Trail clocks one million rides

“It’s an awesome number to reach, an exciting milestone on that trail,” said Daniella Rubeling, Parks Canada’s visitor experience manager for Banff National Park.
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