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Alberta amending tax rules to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers

Alberta amending tax rules to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers

EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced legislation that would direct $10 million from this year's budget toward luring more workers to the province.
Vancouver tent city to temporarily close over unsafe and unhygienic conditions

Vancouver tent city to temporarily close over unsafe and unhygienic conditions

VANCOUVER — Residents in Vancouver's only legal tent encampment are wary of a city plan to force them to temporarily move while it cleans up the site, an advocate said.
Strike by Edmonton civic workers closer after mayor, union head fail to break impasse

Strike by Edmonton civic workers closer after mayor, union head fail to break impasse

EDMONTON — More than 5,000 Edmonton civic workers appear poised to strike Thursday after an unsuccessful meeting Tuesday between the head of the union and the city's mayor.
Calgary Flames list goalie Markstrom day-to-day with lower-body injury, recall Wolf

Calgary Flames list goalie Markstrom day-to-day with lower-body injury, recall Wolf

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have listed goaltender Jacob Markstrom as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. In a corresponding move, the Flames recalled goalie Dustin Wolf from the team's American Hockey League affiliate Calgary Wranglers.
Deficit of $11 billion and other highlights from Quebec's 2024-25 budget

Deficit of $11 billion and other highlights from Quebec's 2024-25 budget

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard on Tuesday tabled his sixth budget, with big spending increases for health and education. Here are some highlights. - Deficit of $11 billion, which includes a $1.5-billion contingency reserve and a $2.
Films about Indigenous influences, declawing cats among Hot Docs world premieres

Films about Indigenous influences, declawing cats among Hot Docs world premieres

A documentary about the ways Indigenous people have shaped modern western culture and a closer look at the controversial practice of declawing cats are among the films headed to this year's Hot Docs festival.
Blue Jays cruise past Yankees 8-1 for second straight pre-season win

Blue Jays cruise past Yankees 8-1 for second straight pre-season win

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Justin Turner, Daulton Varsho and Santiago Espinal each had two RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays earned their second straight win topping the New York Yankees 8-1 in pre-season action Tuesday.
Manitoba government could boost security for remote work, auditor general says

Manitoba government could boost security for remote work, auditor general says

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's auditor general says the provincial government has introduced information technology security measures to help employees work from home, but some improvements are needed.

Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
Alberta power market headed for shakeup as province commits to restructuring by 2027

Alberta power market headed for shakeup as province commits to restructuring by 2027

CALGARY — Alberta's electricity market is headed for a major shakeup, but some industry players fear a lengthy period of uncertainty could scare away badly needed investment in power generation.
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