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Inflation slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends

Inflation slows sharply to 1.7% in April as consumer carbon price ends

The annual pace of inflation cooled to 1.7 per cent last month, down from 2.3 per cent in March, the agency said. That’s a little higher than the 1.6 per cent expected by a poll of economists.
Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit

Top finance officials from G7 countries gather in Banff for three-day summit

The meeting comes during a period of heightened instability as U.S. President Donald Trump continues his tariff-driven effort to bring industry to American soil, leading many countries to reconsider their trade relationships with the United States and other trading partners.
Bound by history, family and friendship, the Netherlands and Canada keep living their special tale of two countries

Bound by history, family and friendship, the Netherlands and Canada keep living their special tale of two countries

As Allied military equipment rumbled past cheering crowds, Canada seared itself into the collective soul of the Netherlands 80 years ago. 
Alberta farmers face crop choices amid tariff concerns

Alberta farmers face crop choices amid tariff concerns

“These trade uncertainties underscore the need for stable and predictable market access,”
St. Albertan wins $5 million on Lotto 6/49, plans a European trip

St. Albertan wins $5 million on Lotto 6/49, plans a European trip

The $5 million ticket was sold to Dianne Morgan on Play Alberta, the gambling website announced in a news release.
Canada Post report puts union in tight spot, experts say

Canada Post report puts union in tight spot, experts say

The Industrial Inquiry Commission report lands with less than a week left for the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to reach a new collective bargaining deal
Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it's dangerous for Tories

Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it's dangerous for Tories

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government introduced a bill earlier this month to make it easier to launch a citizen-initiated referendum — including a vote on separating from Canada.
Danielle Smith reveals changes to her cabinet

Danielle Smith reveals changes to her cabinet

The new cabinet includes both seasoned and newly appointed ministers.
Lights, camera, action: protect film and TV now, critic urges UCP

Lights, camera, action: protect film and TV now, critic urges UCP

Alberta needs to stand up to Donald Trump and protect an industry worth billions of bucks to its communities and overall economy, the NDP’s arts and culture critic told the legislature this week.
University of Calgary launches initiative to study new relationship with the U.S.

University of Calgary launches initiative to study new relationship with the U.S.

Trump's first administration turned into a stress test for the federal government when he hit Canada with steel and aluminum tariffs and tore up the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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