Every day across Alberta, groups are gathering to sign a petition to force a vote on the province leaving Canada — but when faced with the costs and consequences of doing so, only half of those interested in separatism are truly committed to following...

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 24, 2026 11:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size At a key party convention in Saint-Hyacinthe, Que., this weekend, the Parti Québécois is rallying supporters around the prospect of Quebec independence as the party leads in...

By Gemma Karstens-Smith The Canadian Press Posted January 25, 2026 1:05 am Updated January 25, 2026 1:07 am 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size EDMONTON – Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a wild 6-5 win over...

Minnesota’s governor says federal agents shot another person in Minneapolis Saturday morning. Speaking during a news conference Saturday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized federal authorities and said Minnesota would take control of the investigation.Walz said he had reviewed video of the incident.“I’ve seen...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Environment Minister Bernard Drainville moved ahead of his rival Saturday by launching his bid for the leadership of Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Québec, saying the party must become the “party of real people.” The leadership race was...

EDMONTON – Time away from the Edmonton Oilers has clarified what’s truly important for star forward Leon Draisaitl. The 30-year-old centre stepped away from the NHL team last week and returned to Germany to attend to a family illness.He missed three games, during which...