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Alberta RCMP lay charges after cough syrup laced with fentanyl kills man

Alberta RCMP lay charges after cough syrup laced with fentanyl kills man

CALGARY — Mounties in Alberta have charged a 23-year-old man with first-degree murder after he allegedly gave another man cough syrup laced with a fatal dose of fentanyl. Cpl.
Over $1M in damages after vandalism spree in Alberta town, courthouse closed

Over $1M in damages after vandalism spree in Alberta town, courthouse closed

VERMILION — A man has been charged with causing over $1 million in damages in a vandalism spree in a rural Alberta town. Vermilion RCMP say they received a complaint Sunday that a provincial government building and six sheriffs vehicles were damaged.
Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Canada's housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief.
Telus Canadian Championship to go down to four teams this week after lengthy layoff

Telus Canadian Championship to go down to four teams this week after lengthy layoff

The Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinals resume this week, some seven weeks after three of the four ties kicked off. A lot has happened in the interim.
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade

CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of new pipelines and rail lines between provinces and pledged to increase interprovincial trade of alcohol and vehicles.
Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta plans to hold public consultations this fall on adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix, Premier Danielle Smith said Monday.
Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

EDMONTON — The head of emergency medicine for Alberta's doctors association is challenging Premier Danielle Smith to join him on shift to see the frustration of patients jammed for hours in hallways and the moral injury of doctors looking into the ey
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario signed an agreement with Alberta to build infrastructure and energy corridors that include a possible railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, the premiers of both provinces announced on Monday.
Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers failed in their quest to bring the Stanley Cup home, but a new report says their playoff run gave a significant boost to spending at the city's restaurants.
Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte

Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte

CALGARY — A new report from advisory firm Deloitte is forecasting a big jump in Alberta natural gas prices next year, with the country's first West Coast export facility now up and running. The Alberta benchmark AECO price is expected to average $2.