Province Promises More Teachers, Support Staff in $1.1B Education Plan
Alberta Budget Adds $1.1B for Education, but Critics Say More is Needed Alberta’s Budget 2025 is adding $1.1 billion over three years to help schools manage rising enrolment, with the province saying the funding will allow school divisions to hire more than 4,000 teachers, educational assistants, and support staff. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides says the money will help reduce class sizes and bring more resources into classrooms. However, when asked…
Global Emissions to Rise While Canada Suffers: Alberta Slams Federal Cap Plan
Federal Emissions Cap Sparks Heated Debate Between Ottawa and Alberta The Federal Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has released its impact assessment of the upcoming oil and gas emissions cap, calling it essential for Canada to meet its promised greenhouse gas…
Mark Carney Takes Office as Prime Minister Friday Amid Election Speculation
Mark Carney to Be Sworn In as Prime Minister Amid Election Speculation Mark Carney will officially become Canada’s 24th prime minister on Friday, stepping into the role without a seat in Parliament and facing immediate pressure to call a general…
Spectacular Blood Moon Set to Glow Overnight Thursday Into Friday
Canadians in for a late-night celestial show with total lunar eclipse FORT MCMURRAY, AB – Stargazers across Canada may have a chance to witness the only total lunar eclipse of the year late Thursday night and into Friday morning. The…
Alberta Expands Energy Ties with Japan Amid U.S. Trade Uncertainty
Smith and Jean Secure Energy Deal with Japan at CERAWeek Premier Danielle Smith and Minister of Energy Brian Jean are in Houston for CERAWeek, one of the world’s most significant energy conferences. The event opened on Monday with a potentially…