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Nearly 30 per cent of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions: Canada-wide survey

Nearly 30 per cent of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions: Canada-wide survey

The most common transgressions were around gathering limits and wearing masks.
Alberta paleontologists find dramatic change in bite force as tyrannosaurs matured

Alberta paleontologists find dramatic change in bite force as tyrannosaurs matured

"Young tyrannosaurs were not just scaled-down versions of the mature parents," he said. "They were creatures that actually had their own lifestyles."
Defence minister has lost all credibility on military sex misconduct: experts

Defence minister has lost all credibility on military sex misconduct: experts

“His lack of knowledge on everything around him is concerning, and suggests either gross incompetence or attempts at coverups. In either case, harm is being done," said Charlotte Duval-Lantoine of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
Airdrie artist cracks top three of national competition

Airdrie artist cracks top three of national competition

An Airdrie artist who submitted her coffee-infused painting into a national art competition has been selected as one of the top three contestants eligible to win a cash prize, in addition to some online exposure and a money donation to the healthcare organization of their choice.
Ground-breaking female artists named as award winners

Ground-breaking female artists named as award winners

'Their creativity has brought new light to their respective disciplines'
U.S. senator wants Canada on religious freedom watch list over pastor COVID arrests

U.S. senator wants Canada on religious freedom watch list over pastor COVID arrests

"I am troubled that our Canadian neighbours are effectively being forced to gather in secret, undisclosed locations to exercise their basic freedom to worship," Missouri Republican Josh Hawley wrote in a letter released Thursday.
Trudeau resists calls to fire Bennett over 'hurtful' text, says he knows her 'heart'

Trudeau resists calls to fire Bennett over 'hurtful' text, says he knows her 'heart'

Members of Parliament must serve for six years before becoming eligible for a pension, so Bennett appeared to be suggesting that Wilson-Raybould, who is Indigenous, was only concerned about losing her pension if she were voted out before she hits the six-year mark in October.
The costs of being an elite athlete

The costs of being an elite athlete

Barrhead national team bobsledder to hold fundraiser for new bobsleigh runners
Trudeau faces mounting calls for independent probe of residential school deaths

Trudeau faces mounting calls for independent probe of residential school deaths

"My pledge to all Canadians is that we will put Indigenous peoples and their wishes for their loved ones, for their communities, at the very core of whatever next steps we take," said Canada's prime minister.
Storm-chasing summer underway for Airdrie photographer Chris Ratzlaff

Storm-chasing summer underway for Airdrie photographer Chris Ratzlaff

Airdrie resident Chris Ratzlaff has always felt a sense of wonder when he looks up into the sky. The clouds were always what did it for him. The different shapes and colours and the range of opacity held within themselves so much power – the power to amaze, bewilder and destroy.
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