Politics
Canada Leads International Call for Israel to Protect Gaza Aid Groups
Canada joins global coalition urging Israel to guarantee safe humanitarian operations in Gaza. Read the full statement and international response.
Business
Manitoba Hydro Announces 4% Rate Increase for Winnipeg in 2026
Manitoba Hydro confirms a 4 per cent electricity rate hike for 2026. Get the details on the increase, the reasons behind it, and what it means for Winnipeg consumers.
Sports
Curling Legend Ryan Harnden Announces Retirement After Storied Career
Canadian curling icon Ryan Harnden, an Olympic gold medallist and three-time Brier champion, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. Read about his legendary career.
Lifestyle
Nanton's 2026 Fundraiser: Humorous Calendar Celebrates Local Volunteers
The Nanton Skating Club launches a unique 2026 fundraising calendar featuring comical photos of dedicated local volunteers. Discover how this initiative supports community spirit in Alberta.
Health
Environment
Northern Manitoba First Nation may have power restored Dec. 31
Pimicikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake) could see electricity restored by New Year's Eve following an outage. Get the latest on the situation impacting this northern Manitoba community.
Fire Truck Rolls Over on Icy Roads in Sturgeon County
A fire truck in Sturgeon County rolled over due to hazardous icy conditions. Officials confirm the incident, highlighting winter driving dangers for emergency crews.
Calgary's warm spell with strong winds continues Tuesday
Southern Alberta, including Calgary, braces for continued unseasonably warm temperatures and strong west winds on Tuesday and Wednesday. Get the latest forecast details.
Edmonton snow volume doubles, parking bans in effect
Edmonton has seen 72 cm of snow since November, nearly double last year's amount. City crews work non-stop as Phase 1 parking ban ends, with Phase 2 imminent. Get the latest on cleanup priorities.
Shed fire in Bala causes $10,000 in damages
Firefighters battled a late-night shed blaze near Torrance and Walkers Point in Bala, Ontario, resulting in an estimated $10,000 in damages. No injuries were reported.