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'A meaningful statement': Calgary city council declares climate emergency

'A meaningful statement': Calgary city council declares climate emergency

Calgary is the latest Canadian city to declare a climate emergency but there was concern during debate that the move could be seen as an attack on the energy sector.
Alberta premier faces renewed call from 22 party boards for early leadership review

Alberta premier faces renewed call from 22 party boards for early leadership review

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is facing a renewed push from within the ranks of his United Conservative Party to move up a vote on his leadership.
WHL's Spokane Chiefs resume schedule after COVID-19 scare

WHL's Spokane Chiefs resume schedule after COVID-19 scare

CALGARY — The Western Hockey League has cleared the Spokane Chiefs to resume team activities after two people in the organization tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
CRTC to require telecom providers to implement call authentification

CRTC to require telecom providers to implement call authentification

CALGARY — Canada's telecommunications regulator is mandating that telecom companies implement new technology aimed at bringing Canadians some relief from spoof and fraudulent phone calls.
Home field advantage? Cold, heavy snow await Canada and Mexico in Edmonton

Home field advantage? Cold, heavy snow await Canada and Mexico in Edmonton

EDMONTON — Sam Adekugbe grew up in Calgary, and has played pro soccer in Norway, so he knows a few things about having to deal with inclement weather. When asked about the coldest game he ever played in, his memory went back to Scandinavia.
Alberta premier snipes at Trudeau as province signs on to $10-day child-care deal

Alberta premier snipes at Trudeau as province signs on to $10-day child-care deal

EDMONTON — Alberta has signed on to Ottawa’s $10-a-day child-care program, but not before Premier Jason Kenney dismissed the federal contribution as recycled provincial money and accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of playing favourites.
Trans Mountain pipeline shut down due to severe rain, flooding in B.C.

Trans Mountain pipeline shut down due to severe rain, flooding in B.C.

CALGARY — The Trans Mountain pipeline has been shut down temporarily due to widespread rains and flooding in British Columbia. Trans Mountain Corp.
Ottawa must consult provinces on emissions cap for oil, gas industry: Alberta premier

Ottawa must consult provinces on emissions cap for oil, gas industry: Alberta premier

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney warned the federal government on Monday that it must consult with the provinces as Ottawa moves on plans to implement a cap on emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Calgary to invest public dollars in venture capital fund aimed at growing tech sector

Calgary to invest public dollars in venture capital fund aimed at growing tech sector

CALGARY — The City of Calgary says it will invest $6 million into a venture capital fund in an effort to boost the city's growing tech sector.
Alberta child care and Queen Elizabeth's sprained back: In The News for Nov. 15

Alberta child care and Queen Elizabeth's sprained back: In The News for Nov. 15

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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