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Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats

Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll suggests a surge in both anxiety levels and patriotism in the wake of U.S.
New fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau grew up in Alberta

New fentanyl czar Kevin Brosseau grew up in Alberta

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s new fentanyl czar. Brosseau is originally from Bonnyville and has spent time as the deputy commissioner for the RCMP.
RCMP release description of three suspects in historic Alberta church fire

RCMP release description of three suspects in historic Alberta church fire

Two suspects had long, black hair, and the third wore a ball cap. All three were last seen leaving the area in an early 1990s GMC or Chevrolet pickup with a loud muffler.
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling

TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a lack of local news outlets weakens community ties and affects people's understanding of how government, schools and hospitals function.
Canadians will need a new travel document for trips to Europe

Canadians will need a new travel document for trips to Europe

Tourists will be required to do some additional work before visiting Europe in 2025.
As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

Alberta is emerging as an area of concern because thieves there seem to be shifting their attention away from older trucks — often used to commit crimes and then abandoned — toward newer, higher value vehicles stolen for export.
AHS restructuring getting nowhere fast, says Alberta doctor

AHS restructuring getting nowhere fast, says Alberta doctor

“The money that they’ve spent on this quote, unquote restructuring should have been spent on stabilizing the staffing on the front lines and the people that actually do the work,” says Dr. Michelle Warren.
Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats

The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the spread of deadly fentanyl.
Northern Alberta residents raise concerns about proposed drilling under lake

Northern Alberta residents raise concerns about proposed drilling under lake

“If they punch through any aquifer connections – which are largely unknown, we’re toast."
Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half.
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