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Woman facing three counts of assaulting a peace officer, among other charges

Woman facing three counts of assaulting a peace officer, among other charges

According to Airdrie RCMP, witnesses reported a woman assaulted two youths while taking a skateboard from them.
Inquiry begins into death of Calgary teen who weighed 37 pounds when he died

Inquiry begins into death of Calgary teen who weighed 37 pounds when he died

Judge says inquiry won't focus on the horror the boy endured leading to his death, but will seek to find what extent the state could have intervened to save his life.
Marijuana production, distribution land redesignated to light industrial

Marijuana production, distribution land redesignated to light industrial

At a property owner’s request, two pieces of land in a Central Alberta industrial park have been redesignated in the hope they can be more easily sold
Bottcher bests Koe to take ATB Okotoks Classic title

Bottcher bests Koe to take ATB Okotoks Classic title

Revamped lineups show well as familiar foes do battle at icebreaker event for the 2022-23 curling season.
In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

In homes and gatherings, Canadians watch London funeral for Queen Elizabeth

Canadians rose early on Monday to watch Queen Elizabeth's state funeral service in groups or at home, saying they felt a sense of history occurring before their eyes.
Sperm whales' clicking dialects are evidence of 'non-human culture', say scientists

Sperm whales' clicking dialects are evidence of 'non-human culture', say scientists

In the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean, there are a lot of conversations going on. Click-click-click-click-click. That's the sound of a sperm whale.
Restaurants usher in higher prices, smaller portion sizes as costs rise, report says

Restaurants usher in higher prices, smaller portion sizes as costs rise, report says

Restaurants in Canada are raising prices, shrinking menus and reducing hours in a bid to survive inflation and labour shortages, a new report says.
Greater Vancouver mega-mansion rises $6 million in two years

Greater Vancouver mega-mansion rises $6 million in two years

A 14,000-square-foot mega-mansion with a pool and tennis court sold for $13.5 million last month.
Compensating passengers for flight disruptions not enough: advocate

Compensating passengers for flight disruptions not enough: advocate

A consumer advocate says two recent regulatory rulings ordering Canadian airlines to compensate passengers for flight disruptions won't be enough to improve air travel in this country.
Poilievre's leadership win could signal change for social conservative wing of party

Poilievre's leadership win could signal change for social conservative wing of party

Poilievre's crushing win raises questions about the status and power of the party's social conservatives.
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