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Alberta to hold fall referendum on whether to have binding referendum on separating from Canada

Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will be able to vote in the fall on whether they want the province to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada

Alberta premier says she'll campaign for pro-Canada side but added referendum question to resolve debate

Carney says Alberta plays 'essential' role in building Canada after premier announces referendum question

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is essential to making Canada better, advocating on Friday for national unity amid resurrected separation fears.

14 Liberal MPs pen letter to Carney raising concerns over environmental backslide

More than a dozen Liberal MPs sent a letter to the prime minister at the end of April, before he signed the latest agreement with the Alberta government, to offer some recommendations — but also to express their unease with the situation.

Grilling pains: Why your BBQ may cost more this summer

Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels.

City investigating CTrain collision that sent pedestrian to hospital with life-threatening injuries

The city is investigating after a CTrain struck a pedestrian in downtown Calgary on Thursday evening. The pedestrian is in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire risk

Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue.

Trump maintains pressure on Cuba as Rubio says diplomacy unlikely to resolve issues

U.S. President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the spectre of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a renewed threat that takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

3 dead after boat capsizes off Savary Island in B.C.: RCMP

Powell River RCMP say three men are dead and two have survived after a boat capsized about 500 to 1,000 metres off the shore of Savary Island Thursday night.

Gold rush or red card? World Cup demand in B.C. uncertain with just weeks to kickoff

With just three weeks until the June 13 kickoff for the first of Vancouver's seven matches, some indicators of demand like hotel bookings and ticket prices are flashing warning signs.

Alberta’s referendum question could ‘chill’ private investment, expert says

With Alberta moving closer toward a referendum vote to potentially leave Canada, experts say there could be a 'chill' among private investors in some nation-building projects.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith defends separatism referendum

Premier Danielle Smith answered questions and providing more information about the Alberta separatism question being added to the October referendum.

Read Danielle Smith’s full address on Alberta’s future

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith delivered a lengthy address defending a proposed referendum question on separation while urging Albertans to remain in Canada.

Alberta must be ‘at the centre’ of making Canada better, Carney says

Albertans are set to go to the polls this fall to answer a series of referendum questions, including whether or not to vote — at a future date — to leave Canada.

Ticks are coming for you: Experts warn tick-related illnesses rising across Canada

From Lyme disease to rare red meat allergies, experts say expanding tick populations are creating new health risks across Canada.

Opposition accuses Premier Danielle Smith of gaslighting: ‘Albertans are not idiots’

There was lots of backlash Friday against Premier Danielle Smith's decision to hold a referendum that could lead to Alberta's independence, but Smith is standing firm.

Illegal cigarettes with ‘gigantic’ profit margin are costing Canadians billions

The sale of counterfeit cigarettes is rising in Canada, despite fewer people smoking them, a study found. Advocates are calling for legislative reform to stop this trade.

Edmonton dog owner guilty of criminal negligence in death of 11-year-old Kache Grist

Kache Grist, 11, from B.C. was visiting his dad in Edmonton over spring break when the homeowner's Cane Corso dogs mauled the child to death.

Redblacks down Alouettes 27-12 in pre-season game

Keelan White caught a pair of touchdown passes for the Ottawa Redblacks in a 27-12 win over the Montreal Alouettes in a C-F-L pre-season game Friday.