CBC News Alberta
New report shows Edmonton has a 'business-unfriendly perception'
- Title
- New report shows Edmonton has a 'business-unfriendly perception'
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A new report on Edmonton's Economic Development Strategy says the city has a perception of being unfriendly to businesses. As the CBC’s Nicole Healey explains, Edmonton’s mayor says this means the city hasn't been doing enough to support local business growth.
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- Injury collisions on the rise on south sections of Anthony Henday Drive
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In tracking five years of traffic collision data, the City of Edmonton has flagged southern portions of Anthony Henday Drive as being injury collision hot spots. Travis McEwan breaks down the data and hears from one councillor, a former police officer, who would like the city to get a handle on it.
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- Mayor explains what hail supports are available to Calgarians
- Runtime
- 7:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Jeromy Farkas joined CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener as it aired a walking show in Evanston to discuss the city's role in helping people deal with hail damage, and whether the Green Line will ever reach the north.
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- Title
- Why this Alberta storm chaser launched a hail alert service
- Runtime
- 5:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Local storm chaser Ben Chernesky has just launched a hail alert service called ConvectAlert. He explains what it's all about to CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener while walking through what's known as 'hail alley' in the city's north end.
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- Calgary family shocked to find black widow spider in grapes
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- These Calgarians will never look at grapes the same way again after finding a highly venomous black widow in their imported produce — an occurrence one entomologist says is becoming increasingly common in Canada.
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- Insurance broker takes questions in Calgary's 'hail alley'
- Runtime
- 8:25
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Insurance Bureau of Canada says Calgary's August 2024 hailstorm cost billions, making it one of the costliest weather disasters in Canadian history. Barry Haggis, president of Young & Haggis Insurance Services, answers audience questions as he walks through Evanston with CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener.
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- Albertans can soon order booze at 6 a.m.
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Albertans who want to cheer on their favourite team with an early morning drink will soon have a lot more chances at their local pub. The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission says licensed bars, restaurants and other establishments can now serve alcohol as early as 6 a.m.
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- Alberta driver's licence changes could make database a 'lucrative' target
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Alberta's Registrar of Motor Vehicles stores a lot of our personal information, and as CBC's Jo Horwood reports, it could soon become an even bigger target for hackers. Starting July 2, new driver's licences and ID cards will also include Albertans' personal health numbers, something the privacy commissioner calls a 'desired commodity' on the black market.
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- Alberta’s geothermal potential a hot topic at world conference held in Calgary
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Calgary is hosting the World Geothermal Congress — a first for the event in North America. Industry representatives say it comes with more global interest in Alberta's thermal energy than ever.
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- Calgary council votes to pursue additional downtown LRT options
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The City of Calgary is no longer moving full steam ahead with an elevated Green Line LRT route through downtown. Officials were developing a plan based on the provincial government's preference for above-ground tracks. But on Tuesday, city councillors voted unanimously to explore and evaluate alternative alignments, including the possibility of an underground line through the core.
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- Calgary family shocked to find black widow spider in grapes
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- These Calgarians will never look at grapes the same way again after finding a highly venomous black widow in their imported produce — an occurrence one entomologist says is becoming increasingly common in Canada.
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- Waste educators have sights set on green bins
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In an effort to ensure compost bins are being properly used, waste educators are inspecting green bins across Edmonton. As the CBC’s Tristan Mottershead reports, failing to sort your waste correctly could lead to becoming better informed by city staff.
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- ETS taking over for TransEd as operator of Valley Line LRT
- Runtime
- 1:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Valley Line Southeast LRT is currently operated by TransEd. But over the next year or two, the Edmonton Transit Service will take over running the line day to day. The move ends a 30-year contract, just five years in. Emily Fitzpatrick has more.
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- Title
- Why Calgary loses more than 20% of its drinking water each year
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Calgary lost 23 per cent of its treated water supply last year between the treatment plant and your tap. The CBC’s Helen Pike unpacks what’s causing the persistent problem, and what it will take to fix.
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- The state of the rental market in Calgary
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- 7:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has come out with its latest numbers on the country's rental market. CMHC economist Taylor Pardy breaks down the data for the prairies and explains what it means for renters in Calgary.
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- What's the best etiquette for wedding gifts in 2026?
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- As wedding season ramps up across Canada, many guests are grappling with a familiar question at a time when seemingly everything costs more: how much should they spend on a wedding gift?
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- Millarville General Store marks 100 years of serving the community
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The community of Millarville, southwest of Calgary, is celebrating the centennial of its general store. It's a staple in the area, driven by multiple generations.
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- Calgary raising infrastructure funding concerns as province fast-tracks new schools
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The City of Calgary says that fast-tracking new schools raises concerns about infrastructure and funding. The new schools will accommodate more students than initially planned, triggering the need for infrastructure upgrades, like road redesigns, traffic lights and walkways. But the city says the province hasn’t secured the needed funding, and the city could end up footing the bill.
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- Edmonton's wet weather damaged biking trails
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Edmonton’s river valley is full of cycling paths for mountain bikers to let loose and venture through. But as the CBC’s Tristan Mottershead reports, the rain hasn’t mixed well with trying to maintain these paths.
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- Edmonton day-use shelter visits increase with funding
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The demand for a youth day-use shelter in Edmonton increased significantly over the last few months. The people who run the space, along with other shelters in the city, would like to see a funding increase extended, and the city's mayor has indicated he is on board.
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- Unpaid bill prompts Edmonton to sue Canadian Snowboard Federation
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- After years trying to collect payment for the rental of Commonwealth Stadium, the city filed a $120,000 lawsuit against the Canadian Snowboarding Federation. The federation says it has worked out a repayment plan.
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- Elections Alberta needs at least 60,000 workers for fall referendum
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Elections Alberta is looking to recruit tens of thousands of workers ahead of the province's referendum vote in October. All positions are paid, including training in early October. Emily Fitzpatrick has more.
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- Alberta separatists are 'not our enemies, they are our fellow citizens,' Poilievre says
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said 'name-calling, fearmongering and ostracizing' will only worsen the divide amid a separation question on Alberta's fall referendum. 'We should not just tell Albertans how bad it would be to have separation,' Poilievre said. 'Let's instead talk about how great it can be if our country is truly united and respectful of Alberta.'
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- When will Calgary see a commuter train to the airport?
- Runtime
- 8:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Alberta government has released its Passenger Rail Master Plan, which spans 30 years and reaffirms a commitment to extend the LRT Blue Line to the airport. That work will take place in Ward 5, where Raj Dhaliwal is the councillor. He speaks to CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener about his hopes for the project.
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- Calgary police investigate 3 shootings in 24 hours
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Police say there is no risk to the public following shootings in the communities of Beltline, Forest Lawn and East Village.
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- Title
- Family surprises McDavid with Ted Lindsay Award
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- For the fifth time in his career, Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award. Alicia Asquith has the details.
#yeg #mcdavid #oilers
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- Title
- The FIFA World Cup is getting some love in Edmonton
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Edmonton's ICE District is preparing to bring in the crowds for the FIFA World Cup. As the CBC's Nicole Healey explains, nearly 100 watch parties are planned at the Ice District Plaza and Fan Park this summer.
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- Title
- Canadian community leaders gather in Edmonton to discuss climate action
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Edmonton played host to the ‘Elbows Up for Climate’ summit on June 4, drawing municipal leaders from across Canada to discuss the effects of climate change. As the CBC’s Sam Brooks reports, they’re taking aim at the federal government, asking them to do more to help.
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- Will Alberta post-secondary tuition be harder to pay this school year?
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- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Some Alberta student unions say changes to financial aid are causing concern among students about how they will afford their tuition.
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- Title
- Alberta premier pleads for supporters to vote 'remain'
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Premier Danielle Smith campaigned against separation to a sold-out crowd at the UCP Leader's Dinner in Calgary Friday night. Polls suggest more than half of UCP supporters would vote to separate but, as CBC's Jo Horwood reports, the party's leader argues there's a better way to send a message to Ottawa.
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- Title
- How this rural Alberta town rescues thousands of dollars in food waste each year
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Randy Wheeler takes the CBC's Maggie Kirk on his weekly pickup route for Food Recovery Friday in Hinton. From frozen meat to fresh produce, see how a program born out of a wildfire evacuation is turning grocery store waste into a barrier-free, free shopping experience.
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- Title
- Alberta announces passenger rail plans between Edmonton, Calgary and Banff
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- 44:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Premier Danielle Smith and Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen were at the Calgary airport to talk about passenger rail plans in Alberta. The Alberta government plans to invest $15 million in a 30-year master plan that would see a high-speed train between Edmonton's and Calgary's airports, and a train out to Banff. The province also plans to build commuter rail connections in Alberta's biggest cities.
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- Title
- RCMP discourage vigilante acts against Okotoks man, released from custody
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Police discovered 500,000 child exploitation photos and videos in an Okotoks home. Now, RCMP are warning the public against vigilante acts after receiving reports of threatening social media comments against the accused.
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- High-speed passenger rail service now 'a goal' in Alberta
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a passenger rail master plan for the province, offering high-speed connections between Calgary, Red Deer and Edmonton and commuter rail service outside the province’s two biggest cities. There’s also a plan for train service between Calgary and Banff.
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- Alberta gets failing grade from Food Banks Canada
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- 1:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Food Banks Canada released its annual poverty report card this week, with Alberta receiving failing grades on housing, health care, and food security. As CBC's Terri Trembath reports, the organization gave the province a D–, with more than 40 per cent of Albertans saying they feel worse off than last year.
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- GST top-up helps with short-term grocery and gas expenses
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The federal government is topping up the upcoming GST rebate by 50 per cent for those who received it last year. Helpful in the short-term to buy essentials, one economist thinks Ottawa should re-think the tax system for longer-term affordability.
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- Title
- What role can Canada's cities play in national defence readiness?
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- As mayors from across Canada meet in Edmonton for an annual conference, the focus has turned to a national issue: defence. As the federal government focuses on building up Canada's military, municipalities see a role in supporting military bases and the families of armed forces members.
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- Title
- The unwelcome return of mosquito season
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- This wet weather is signalling a return of mosquitoes to the Edmonton area. As the CBC's Nicole Healey explains, one bug expert says there are things people can do to be proactive.
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- Some Bowness residents say they'll wait for dam despite flood risks
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Rivers are still running high in Calgary. While flood barriers are up in some areas hit hard by the 2013 flood, that's not the case in Bowness. But some residents are pushing back against mitigation methods proposed by the city; they’re calling on the province to speed up a proposed dam project.
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- Title
- Why blossoming trees are being planted in this Chinatown park in Calgary
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- 5:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- More than 70 cherry and crab apple trees will be planted at Calgary's Sien Lok Park this weekend. Former councillor Terry Wong spoke to CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener about why it is important to bring this element of Asian culture into the city.
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- Calls intensify to pave road to O'Chiese First Nation after fatal crash
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- After a fatal crash on a central Alberta road killed four people, there are renewed demands to all levels of government to pave the road it happened on. As CBC's Lina Elsaadi reports, the route is the main way into O'Chiese First Nation and has a collision rate five times the provincial average.
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- What’s that smell? Possibly 'garbage juice,' says City of Calgary
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- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The city is asking Calgarians to call 311 to report any smells in the area near New Brighton and McKenzie Towne.
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- Soldiers take over Edmonton river valley for endurance competition
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Hundreds of soldiers were put through their paces as Exercise Mountain Ram took over parts of Edmonton's river valley on Thursday. As CBC's Natasha Riebe reports, there are signs the armed forces are growing in popularity.
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- Treaty 8 First Nations urge Alberta government to hit brakes on separation referendum
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- 32:25
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- 3 months ago
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- Chiefs from Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta hold a news conference to discuss their open letter to Premier Danielle Smith, urging the provincial government to abandon efforts to advance separation proceedings, despite the potential impact on Indigenous and treaty rights.
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- How badly damaged is Calgary's Hudson’s Bay building?
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- 3 months ago
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- Concerns over damage to Calgary’s Hudson’s Bay building have some wondering when it will be fixed — if at all.
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- New survey suggests Albertans want political parties subject to privacy laws
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- 3 months ago
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- In the wake of an unprecedented breach of Alberta voters’ data, the province’s privacy commissioner wants oversight of how parties use electors lists.
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- Big city mayors asking federal government for funding to revive downtowns
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- 1:27
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- 3 months ago
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- A group representing nearly 20 Canadian mayors, including Edmonton's Andrew Knack and Calgary's Jeromy Farkas, is asking the federal government for around $33.5 billion dollars to revitalize downtowns. As Travis McEwan reports, their goals are focused on homelessness, transit, infrastructure and crime prevention.
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- Treaty 8 First Nations chiefs in Alberta says they will never consent to separation
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- 1:37
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- 3 months ago
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- First Nations across Alberta are stepping up in their fight against Alberta separation. As CBC’s Nicole Healey explains, the Treaty 8 First Nations are demanding the province end any attempt to proceed with a separation referendum without full consultation.
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- The babies are back at the Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
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- 2:08
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- 3 months ago
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- The organization says each spring and summer they see an 800 per cent increase in incoming wildlife patients — including many baby animals. Here's what it takes to care for the more than 100 animals currently at the facility.
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- Calgary landfill burping 'garbage juice' possibly behind awful S.E. stink
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- 6:15
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- 3 months ago
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- Monitoring air conditions near Calgary's Shepard Landfill for the past year has helped the city discover the landfill's leachate system could be the cause of the rotten grass odour that has led to multiple complaints in the southeast over the years. Sharon Howland, leader of program management for the city's waste and recycling services, explains to CBC Radio's Calgary Eyeopener why that is.
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