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‘This is overwhelming’: Alberta separatists praise turnout for petition signing

Ken MacGillivray / globalnews - There was a huge turnout in Red Deer on Wednesday as supporters of Alberta's independence lined up to sign a petition calling for a referendum on Alberta's separation from Canada.

#canada #publicprotests #alberta #referendum #separatism #government #canadianpolitics

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:21 pm / permalink 17983 / 2 stories in 7 wks


Battery believed to have caused Edmonton apartment fire that displaced dozens

Karen Bartko / globalnews - A fire that forced dozens of residents from an Edmonton apartment building and sent two people to hospital is prompting renewed warnings about lithium-ion battery safety.

#canada #technology #alberta #edmonton #publicsafety #emergencyresponse #consumerprotection #infrastructure #healthcare

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 8:21 pm / permalink 17979 / 2 stories in 7 wks


Firefighters from three departments help battle huge house fire east of Calgary

Ken MacGillivray / globalnews - A total of five homes have been damaged by a massive fire just east of Calgary on Thursday. The fire was so big that firefighters from three departments had to be called in.

#canada #alberta #calgary #publicsafety #weather #emergencyresponse #legalaffairs #infrastructure #workplacesafety

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 7:22 pm / permalink 17975 / 2 stories in 7 wks


City of Calgary in final repair stage of Bearspaw feeder main; finish expected by Friday afternoon

Myke Thomas / westernstandard - The city is one step closer to returning the Bearspaw Feeder Main to service after another pump was turned on Thursday morning.

#canada #alberta #calgary #publicsafety #infrastructure #government

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 5:23 pm / permalink 17960 / 4 stories in 7 wks


RCMP say 'prolific offender' charged in horrific hit and run that killed five-year-old girl

Sarah Steger / edmontonjournal - The 34-year-old man was arrested three hours after the crash, following a coordinated effort in response and search

#violence #publicprotests #crime #alberta #childprotection #publicsafety #emergencyresponse #youth #legalaffairs

Back to Top / Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:22 pm / permalink 17943 / 3 stories in 7 wks


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Federal leaders attend vigil as Tumbler Ridge reels from mass shooting

A remote B.C. community mourns after a deadly mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal leaders are travelling to attend a vigil while questions swirl about RCMP briefings, social-media misinformation linking transgender identity to violence has been debunked, and reporting digs into the suspect’s warning signs and the town’s troubled history. More...


Frank Stronach’s sex-assault trial begins as women prepare to testify

The sexual-assault trial of businessman Frank Stronach opened in Toronto amid delays, with prosecutors signalling witness testimony that alleges a pattern of sexual aggression. Multiple women are expected to recount incidents allegedly occurring in a room overlooking the waterfront as the court examines whether a wealthy employer abused power. More...


Missing rail fastenings blamed for GO train derailment near Union Station

Metrolinx says a failure of rail fastenings — missing screws — likely caused a GO train to derail just outside Toronto’s Union Station, triggering weeks of reduced service, infrastructure repairs and uncertainty over repair costs. The agency is offering refunds to affected riders as investigators and engineers assess the damage. More...


TSB says Pearson Delta crash probe still in analysis phase

Nearly a year after a Delta Air Lines jet crash-landed at Toronto Pearson, the Transportation Safety Board says investigators are still deep in examination and analysis, with no cause yet pinned down. The update outlines ongoing work on aircraft systems, flight data, and operational factors—so yes, the “what happened” report is still cooking. More...


Ontario Power Generation signs deal to build Port Hope nuclear reactor

Ontario Power Generation and the town of Port Hope have finalized a deal to build a large new nuclear reactor east of Toronto. Officials say the project would create roughly 1,700 direct local jobs and more than 10,000 jobs across the province, framing the venture as a major step for regional energy and employment. More...



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