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Poilievre says he'll campaign to keep Alberta in the 'Canadian family' as a referendum looms

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday he will campaign across Alberta encouraging the people in his home province to stay in Canada if there's a referendum on separation this fall.

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’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment, concern

From bewilderment to confusion, Albertans are reacting to Premier Smith's announcement this fall's referendum will include a question on holding a separate separatism referendum.

North of 60 Project supports residents in Canada’s north

The shipment is going to the remote hamlet of Ulukhaktok, on Victoria Island in the Northwest Territories.

Edmonton police team up with ‘ethical hackers’ to save cyber victims millions

Last July, Edmonton police got a tip about ongoing cyber crimes from a network of ethical hackers, also known as scam baiters. Now, they're partnering to save victims millions.

1 month after fire, Wyndham Crossing residents still without a home or answers

North Edmonton residents are concerned after an apartment fire in April has left them homeless and without answers on if they can get their belongings back.

Should we stay or go? Albertans to vote on separatism in referendum

Albertans will be faced with the question of staying in Canada or holding a future separatism vote in this fall’s referendum, Premier Danielle Smith revealed Thursday night.

Canadiens dominate Hurricanes in Game 1 of East final

Montreal takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference final with the road victory after coming off back-to-back seven-game series wins over Tampa Bay and Buffalo. The Canadiens had also swept the regular-season series against the 'Canes 3-0.

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.

Edmonton mother faces removal despite ongoing humanitarian bid and previous reprieval

Halima Abdi is fighting another removal order to Kenya set for Monday that is forcing her to make a gut-wrenching decision: bring her kids with her and deprive them of growing up in Canada, or leave them behind in the care of the Alberta government, without a mother.

Edmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxication

Police Chief Warren Driechel says the Integrated Stabilization Centre (ISC) has been in the works for eight months in collaboration with the province, and that officers will use “temporary holding powers” to detain people.

Have you applied for FSCD in Alberta? CBC News wants to hear your experience

Alberta's Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program funds respite for families and therapy or other support for children with disabilities. But advocates say the waitlist for support has been growing. We're hoping you'll tell us what you've experienced and what difference that has made for you and your children.

Edmonton police working with ethical hackers, U.S. law enforcement to tackle fraud

The Edmonton Police Service has partnered with the United States Secret Service and the Collin County Sheriff's Office in Texas to work with ethical hackers to prevent scams.

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.

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.

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.

Edmonton dog owner found guilty in fatal dog attack that killed 11-year-old boy

An Edmonton judge has found a dog owner guilty of criminal negligence causing death after a fatal dog attack killed an 11-year-old boy in 2024.

First Nations leaders, scholar push back on Alberta's planned vote on independence referendum

In separate interviews, Grand Chief Joey Pete of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations and Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said they do not believe Alberta can separate.

Calgary will be hit first and hardest by separatist debate, mayor says

After Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her government will add a question about whether to pursue separating from Canada to this fall's referendum ballot, CBC News heard from people around Calgary about how they think the vote will affect the city's future.

Danielle Smith's wishful thinking: her separation vote loses, and that's the end of it

Alberta premier and others believe the independence movement might wither after a defeat. That hasn't happened in other separatist movements.

The Edmonton Valley Zoo welcomes the birth of three new wolf pups

Three new furry youngsters have joined the Edmonton Valley Zoo as it welcomes the birth of Hudson Bay wolf pups.

Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide investigation continues

Stewart McLean was last seen at his residence in Lions Bay on May 15.

Canadian Gaza flotilla activist says he was beaten for days in Israeli detention

A Montreal activist released from Israeli custody after being detained along with hundreds of others on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla said he was beaten, abused for days and stabbed in the hand by a prison guard, as Ottawa calls for accountability over the mistreatment of its citizens.

Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants prepare to seek compensation from Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

Hundreds of people prosecuted for crimes related to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol in 2021 plan to seek compensation from the U.S. government once a new taxpayer-funded anti-weaponization program is up and running.

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.

Parks Canada shares details on man’s Columbia Icefield death earlier this month

Parks Canada says a group was descending the Athabasca Glacier from the south ridge of Mount Andromeda. They were approaching the top of the highest icefall when the accident happened.

Nenshi speaks after Alberta separation referendum announced

Opposition leader Naheed Nenshi is speaking about Albertans being able to vote in the fall on whether they want the province to hold a binding referendum on separating from Canada.

Edmonton employing strategies to ease traffic headaches during busy construction season

Mayor Andrew Knack is asking for Edmontonians to be patient as another busy construction season kicks off in the city, with 60 projects expected to be completed.

Heavy traffic gridlock in southwest Edmonton as construction ramp up: ‘Everyone is frustrated’

Some southside residents say what used to be a 30-minute drive has turned into a two-hour nightmare as the City of Edmonton has ramped up summer road construction.

Woman presumed drowned in Kamloops, B.C., river identified as Kenyan immigrant

A friend has identified the 24-year-old woman who is presumed drowned in a Kamloops, B.C., river after her car entered it last Sunday. Benina Jepkoech, who was originally from Kenya, arrived in B.C. last year.

Can a province just decide to leave Canada? Here's what the law says

With the possibility of two separation referendums on the horizon, Canadians could be forgiven for wondering what would happen if voters in one province or another decide they no longer want to be a part of Canada. Here's what the law says would happen.

Unions warn Carney government is considering sweeping changes to labour law — including the right to strike

Ottawa is currently consulting on potential changes to the legislation that protects more than a million Canadian workers in federally regulated industries — a process the jobs minister says is needed as Canada faces "immense stress."

Kevin O'Leary wants to build a massive AI data centre in Utah. Some residents aren't happy

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary wants to bankroll an AI data centre in rural Utah he says would be nearly identical to his proposed $70-billion, 7.5-gigawatt AI data centre campus in northern Alberta. But the Utah project has already been met with fierce opposition from some in the community who are worried about the potential environmental impacts.

Hicks scores two TDs as Argos bounce Tiger-Cats

Sam Hicks scored two touchdowns to lead the Toronto Argonauts past the visiting Hamilton Tiger-Cats 20-10 on Saturday in the first CFL exhibition game for both teams.

Here's how Alberta zoos are protecting birds from avian flu

Zoos and wildlife facilities in Alberta are taking steps to protect their birds from avian flu. Outbreaks on commercial poultry operations in Alberta have been detected east of Edmonton and near Ribstone Creek in east-central Alberta on May 11, and northeast of Drumheller on May 16.

Weather experts concerned about public safety as Environment Canada disbands radar research team

From hail sizes to wind speeds, weather radars help Environment and Climate Change Canada track storms and issue public warnings. But the organization has recently disbanded its radar research team. Meanwhile, it's begun leaning on AI to help make forecasting more accurate. Weather experts say the changes will affect the country.

Edmonton researchers find why old buildings might give you the creeps

Rodney Schmaltz, a psychology professor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, is interested in why some people believe in the paranormal. He and his colleagues studied the effect of infrasound on the body and mind.

Trump’s man in Ottawa doesn't understand why Canadians are so frustrated right now

U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra sat down with Radio-Canada earlier this week to talk tariffs, booze bans, military spending and more.

E-bike battery fires are a hazard across Canada. These companies are pitching solutions

Fires and explosions from lithium batteries for e-bikes have led to millions in damage and even deaths across Canada. Fire chiefs have voiced concerns and e-bikes face bans in some buildings and transit. Two companies say they have a safer solution, with added benefits for e-bike riders.

Campaign to keep Alberta in Canada launches, after Danielle Smith vows to put province's future to a vote

Premier Danielle Smith has said the more than 400,000 signatures the Forever Canadian petition garnered, and the roughly 300,000 signatures the Stay Free Alberta petition got, indicates that more than 700,000 Albertans want to put the province's future in Confederation on a ballot this fall.

Western premiers to meet in Alberta amid pipeline tensions between Smith and Eby

Premiers representing the western provinces will gather in Kananaskis for a two-day meeting starting Monday. Both B.C. Premier David Eby and Alberta Danielle Smith have said it could be a little awkward.

‘Forever Canadian’ group launches provincewide ‘unity bus’ campaign

Alberta's former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk said his Forever Canadian campaign will see him and hundreds of volunteers zigzagging from the province's north to the south.

Western premiers set to meet in Alberta as province deals with separatism question

A spokesperson for the premier's office said the meeting is to focus on issues like trade and the economy, but other leaders expect to discuss the issue of separatism in Alberta.