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New video marks Canada's contributions to first Gulf War on 30th anniversary

New video marks Canada's contributions to first Gulf War on 30th anniversary

OTTAWA — Petty officer Richard Austin was sitting at his position on board HMCS Athabaskan when he heard a clang.
'Morally and ethically wrong:' Court to hear challenge to Alberta coal policy removal

'Morally and ethically wrong:' Court to hear challenge to Alberta coal policy removal

First Nations, ranchers, municipal officials and environmentalists hope to persuade a judge this week to force Alberta to revisit its decision to open one of the province's most important and best-loved landscapes to open-pit coal mining.
TC Energy plans net zero emissions for Keystone XL even as project's future in doubt

TC Energy plans net zero emissions for Keystone XL even as project's future in doubt

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has announced a plan for its Keystone XL project to achieve net zero emissions when it is placed into service, even as the future of the pipeline expansion appeared in doubt.
CBC's licence renewal hearing to enter second phase with input from intervenors

CBC's licence renewal hearing to enter second phase with input from intervenors

TORONTO — A review of the CBC's licence renewal applications enters its second phase today, with some organizations and individuals presenting their call for greater accountability and transparency from the public broadcaster.
'Blue Monday' getting you down? Exercise may be the cure, say experts

'Blue Monday' getting you down? Exercise may be the cure, say experts

This workweek will kick off with what's fabled to be the most depressing day of the year, during one of the darkest eras in recent history.
Transition documents suggest Biden plans Day 1 order rescinding Keystone XL permit

Transition documents suggest Biden plans Day 1 order rescinding Keystone XL permit

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden plans to rescind a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline expansion on his first day in the White House, transition documents suggest.
World leaders meet to ‘reconcile humanity with nature’

World leaders meet to ‘reconcile humanity with nature’

The prime minister took the opportunity to reiterate Canada’s promise to spend $3.16 billion to plant two billion trees over 10 years.
Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains

Alberta monolith comes with message to save eastern slopes of Rocky Mountains

A towering stainless steel monolith set up along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta comes with a message.
GM Canada announces tentative deal for $1 billion electric vehicle plant in Ontario

GM Canada announces tentative deal for $1 billion electric vehicle plant in Ontario

INGERSOLL, Ont. — GM Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with Unifor that if ratified will see it invest $1 billion to transform its CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., to make commercial electric vehicles.
Amber Valley settlers honoured by Canada Post

Amber Valley settlers honoured by Canada Post

New limited stamp series features Alberta community
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