Alberta is Canada's most economically free province, yet places only 30th in North America, trailing 29 U.S. states. The Fraser Institute's 2025 report highlights a significant continental gap.
Iranian Manitobans gather at the legislature in solidarity with protests in Iran, as an expert explains why the current geopolitical situation makes this moment uniquely potent.
The Nobel Institute clarifies that the Peace Prize cannot be transferred or shared, following Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's offer to give her award to Donald Trump. Learn the details.
The Nobel Institute has formally rejected an attempt by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado to award her Peace Prize to former U.S. President Donald Trump. Get the full story on this unprecedented political move.
In the latest Sens 1-on-1, Bruce Garrioch interviews new Ottawa Citizen reporter Callum Fraser on the Senators' goaltending woes, Tim Stützle's growth, and fading playoff chances. Read the full analysis.
A significant fire in Surrey has led to the closure of 184th Street in both directions. Police advise avoiding the area and seeking alternate routes. Updates expected.
Fraser Health diverts maternity patients from Peace Arch Hospital due to OB-GYN shortage. Learn about the temporary closure dates and ongoing recruitment efforts.
Fraser Minten scores in overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks in a hard-fought NHL clash. Get the full game recap and highlights.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser announces new criminal code reforms targeting violent and sexual crimes. The 'Protecting Victims Act' is a direct response to rising public anxiety over safety.
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a fatal crash in the Fraser Valley. Meanwhile, coinciding high tides and a storm surge bring a flood risk to the South Coast this weekend.
The Quebec government has increased funding for the Institut national des mines du Québec by $500,000 to bolster workforce training in the critical mining sector. Learn more about the investment.
Meet the first babies born in British Columbia in 2026, from Kelowna to Terrace. Discover the heartwarming stories of these special New Year arrivals and the families welcoming them.
Abbotsford Police Department arrested a 'border runner' on New Year's Eve, highlighting ongoing border security efforts. Read the latest on this enforcement action.
A serious patient mix-up at a B.C. hospital resulted in the wrong individual being sent to a Surrey residence. Details on the incident and the response from health authorities.
Award-winning photographer Dan Janisse captured Windsor's pivotal 2025 moments: elections, the Canada-U.S. trade war, fires, and local heroes. See the powerful images that defined the year.
The iconic Driediger Farms berry operation in Langley's ALR has been sold for $23.3 million to another farming company, ensuring its agricultural future. Owner Rhonda Driediger retires after decades.
A new study from the Ottawa Heart Institute reveals how a natural gut molecule, produced from foods like broccoli and salmon, combats inflammation to protect against type 2 diabetes and obesity. Discover the science behind your diet.
The Toronto Rock's defensive identity was challenged in a 17-11 loss to the Las Vegas Desert Dogs in Hamilton. Rookie CJ Kirst shines, but the team looks to a bye week to regroup.
A Fraser Valley developer was sentenced to an $80,500 fine and two years probation for serious safety infractions that endangered workers at an Abbotsford construction site. Read the full details.
Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate reduced hours from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6 due to a physician shortage. Learn the details and where to seek urgent care.
Vancouver police announce an arrest and robbery charge following a purse-snatching incident at Fraser St. and E. 45th Ave. on Christmas Eve. Details on the investigation.
A covert police team in B.C.'s Fraser Valley made an alarming number of impaired driving stops. Const. Rob Dyck details the shocking findings and the ongoing risk to public safety.
Millions of Canadians lack a family doctor as wait times hit 28.6 weeks. Fraser Institute analyst Mackenzie Moir argues for structural reform, pointing to better-performing universal systems abroad. Read more.
Psychologists John and Julie Gottman identified four toxic communication patterns—criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling—that erode relationships. Learn how to recognize and counteract them.
A key Surrey stretch of Fraser Highway has reopened after an 8-month closure for SkyTrain construction, but drivers face ongoing lane changes and restrictions until 2028 as work continues on the Surrey-Langley extension.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addresses accusations the province tried to bury a key report. Get the full story on the controversy and the government's response.
Two Chilliwack properties are under evacuation order due to immediate landslide danger, following an atmospheric river that caused widespread flooding in the Fraser Valley. Read the latest updates.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has outlined a broad AI policy for Canada, but specific regulations and funding details are yet to be defined. Learn about the government's next steps.
Alberta Health Services reinstates the cherished bell-ringing ceremony at Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute after families voiced their concerns. Read the full story of community impact.
Abbotsford police have made an arrest following an overnight shooting at a business, now linked to an extortion scheme. Get the latest details on the investigation.