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Co-accused in Springbank murder of Uber driver claims innocence, court hears

Co-accused in Springbank murder of Uber driver claims innocence, court hears

Andrew Christal is on trial for second-degree murder in the Dec. 29, 2019 killing of Uber driver Kasif Hirani, whose body was found on a rural road near Springbank Airport
Initial Conservative leadership registration deadline arrives

Initial Conservative leadership registration deadline arrives

At least eight candidates have crossed the first threshold to having their names appear on the final ballot of the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race.
Two off-route scramblers spend cold night in Rocky Mountains

Two off-route scramblers spend cold night in Rocky Mountains

Two men and their injured dog spent a long, cold night in the Rocky Mountains with their two rescuers after the scramblers' attempt to take a shortcut earlier that day went horribly wrong.
Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

Sunwing Airlines Inc. says thousands of passengers remain stranded and the start of vacations delayed for others as the company continues to struggle with a technical problem that has grounded flights.
Ottawa convoy protest leader Pat King charged with perjury, obstruction of justice

Ottawa convoy protest leader Pat King charged with perjury, obstruction of justice

Ottawa convoy protest organizer Pat King is now facing perjury and obstruction of justice charges related to testimony he gave at his bail review hearing last week.
Northern Alberta man shot after confronting car-jacker

Northern Alberta man shot after confronting car-jacker

A victim was shot after confronting a person who was allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle in Northern Alberta. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
'We should be able to manage:' Provinces experiencing rise in COVID hospitalizations

'We should be able to manage:' Provinces experiencing rise in COVID hospitalizations

There were 1,053 hospitalizations in Alberta last week due to COVID-19 and an 18 per cent increase of hospitalizations across Canada during that time.
At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

At a crossroads, Rugby Canada vows to up its game

Rugby Canada struggles with leadership issues, athlete relations.
Four-year-old Alberta boy fights COVID complications

Four-year-old Alberta boy fights COVID complications

A Southern Alberta family is fighting a COVID related battle with their 4-year-old son that shows how serious and long-lasting the effects can be. Xavier Ferguson has been in the hospital since April 1.
Vancouver joins Toronto, Edmonton as 'candidate host city' for 2026 World Cup games

Vancouver joins Toronto, Edmonton as 'candidate host city' for 2026 World Cup games

Vancouver is back in the running to host games when the FIFA World Cup comes to Canada in 2026. FIFA announced Thursday that the city has joined Edmonton and Toronto as candidate host cities after officials made a visit to the BC Place stadium.
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