Canada’s Economy Slips as Natural Resource Sector Weakens
Canada’s GDP Falls 0.2% Amid Declining Oil Sands Production Canada’s economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in November, marking the largest monthly decline in over a year, according to new data from Statistics Canada. The downturn comes after months of steady growth through the summer and early fall. Stats Canada says the contraction is partly due to reduced production in the oil sands sector. After ramping up output in October,…
WinterPlay to Kick Off Feb. 21 with Hockey, Fireworks, and Family Fun
Fort McMurray, AB – WinterPlay 2025 is just days away, with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) inviting residents to celebrate our northern spirit from February 21 to 25 at the Snye and Borealis Park. The annual festival will…
Provincial Privacy Office Investigating PowerSchool Data Compromise
Alberta Privacy Commissioner Investigating Widespread PowerSchool Data Breach Alberta’s Privacy Commissioner is joining the investigation into the recent and widespread data breach that affected dozens of educational institutions across the province. In late December, hackers gained access to the U.S.-based…
Have You Seen This Truck? RCMP Share Photos in Hit-and-Run Investigation
RCMP Release Surveillance Images in Thickwood Hit-and-Run Investigation FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians Monday evening. Police say the incident occurred…
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Canada Names Kevin Brosseau as First Fentanyl Czar to Tackle Cross-Border Drug Trafficking The federal government has appointed Kevin Brosseau, a former deputy commissioner of the RCMP, as Canada’s first “Fentanyl Czar.” The move fulfills a promise made to US…