Albertans continue to voice concern over provincial police pitch; UCP critics speculate idea not dead
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Alberta's opposition leader is accusing the UCP government of trying to continue on with a provincial police force against Albertans' wishes.
Alberta's opposition leader is accusing the UCP government of trying to continue on with a provincial police force against Albertans' wishes.
The United Conservatives have been talking about cutting policing ties with Ottawa since 2020.
But the province has since been marred by complaints from municipalities and residents that it's not being forthcoming about the proposal details and whether it is – or isn't – a done deal.
"I honestly think this is a case of wolf in sheep's clothing," Rachel Notley said.
"I don't think these folks have backed off their plan to kick out the RCMP."
CTV News tried to ask the premier for an update Friday, but Danielle Smith abruptly cut off media questions during a press conference.
She then ignored reporter inquiries on the way out of her event, instead ducking behind lined-up staff and passing the baton to her deputy premier.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.
A British Columbia man has been declared a dangerous offender and will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was convicted in the 2015 death and dismemberment of a woman in the Kootenay region.
Divorce is a major financial reset, yet also one of the worst times to make a lot of important decisions, according to financial experts.
The Quebec Education Ministry will formally investigate three Montreal schools for possible religious abuses. Preliminary information points to a toxic climate and behavior that could lead to fears for students' safety, among other things.
The Bank of Canada has dropped its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.25 per cent.
Freezing rain has closed schools in parts of New Brunswick Wednesday, while additional weather alerts have been issued ahead of a developing storm that will bring rain and strong winds to the Maritimes Thursday.
Service on TTC’s Line 1 is back after a signal issue Monday morning stopped trains across the entire route, but delays persist during the morning commute.
The final report on the Bearspaw feeder main break is scheduled to be presented to a city committee on Wednesday, along with a price tag on the repairs, which is in the neighbourhood of $35 to $45 million.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says women's rights and women's progress is under attack, pointing to the recent defeat of U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris as an example.
The search is on for a suspect in a vicious assault in Calgary's northeast that has left a woman on life support.
Council will vote on the final 2025 City of Ottawa budget on Wednesday and residents can expect to pay more in taxes next year.