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14+ min ago (556+ words) Corb Lund says he is disappointed, but is vowing to continue his fight against coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. In early December, Lund was told his petition demanding the province pass a law banning coal mining on the eastern slopes had been approved by Elections Alberta, giving him the go-ahead to start collecting signatures. But just days later,the UCP government passed Bill 14, which made changes to the citizen petition process, and Lund was told his petition was no longer valid and he'd need to resubmit it. Canadian country music star Corb Lund is a sixth-generation Albertan who lives in the Taber area, downstream from the headwaters of the Old Man River, where some of the new coal mines could be located. "I'm not sure legally how that works, how you can retroactively cancel something…...

4+ hour, 55+ min ago (285+ words) Mark Carneys Quote of the Day: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces scrutiny for using British spellings in official documents. This has ignited a national discussion on Canadian English. Amidst this debate, Carney's words on leadership highlight the importance of accepting responsibility. He believes true leadership lies in accountability and problem-solving, not just holding power. Carney's background includes leading central banks in Canada and Britain. Mark Carney's Quote of the Day: Mark Carney, Canada's 24th Prime Minister, has recently drawn attention for using British spellings for Canadian official documents, prompting a nationwide debate about the "British spelling Canada' search as a group of linguists urge him to stick to standard Canadian English to avoid confusion and protect national identity Amid the debate, today's quote of the day from Carney on leadership stands out.Today's Quote of the Day: "Leadership is the…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago (638+ words) OTTAWA " Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's keeping in mind that there's more than one way to get Alberta oil to the Pacific Coast. Smith said in a year-end interview with National Post that, while her "first preference" would be to build a new West Coast pipeline through northern British Columbia, she's willing to look across the border if progress stalls. One possible route to the Pacific Ocean could be through the northwestern U.S. states of Montana, Idaho and either Washington or Oregon. "Anytime you can get to the West Coast, it opens up markets to get to Asia," said Smith. Smith has said that there's enough demand for Alberta oil in the booming Indo-Pacific region to sustain a new million-barrel-per-day pipeline. Her comments come just weeks after Saskatchewan-based potash giant Nutrien announced plans to build a $1-billion export terminal at…...

16+ hour, 22+ min ago (150+ words) In the spirit of giving as we head into the holiday season, the Alberta government has bestowed a substantial change to the provincial employment standards legislation by amending the Employment Standards Regulation. The other entitlements and obligations under Division 7.5 of the Employment Standard Code, including reinstatement, remain unchanged. For employers, the 11-week extension to job-protected illness and injury leaves marks a sentinel shift and will likely necessitate updates to workplace policies and disability management procedures. As a New Year's resolution, employers should be reviewing their policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the new legislative requirements. " This extended statutory leave and other important updates are included in the Annotated Alberta Employment Standards Code, authored by the Bennett Jones Employment Services group. For information on recent changes to sick and personal illness and injury leaves under the British Columbia Employment Standards…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago (598+ words) Posted Dec 15, 2025 06:37:26 AM. He's been to outer space and was the commander of the international space station, but now Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield will go on a different journey. A new documentary called It Started in Waterloo: An Astronaut's Journey into the Universe of Innovation will explore how Waterloo Region has become a global hub for innovation. This includes the early days of Research In Motion and Blackberry, to advancements in quantum computing and health care. "As an astronaut, I've seen firsthand how innovation shapes our world," said Hadfield in a statement. "Waterloo's approach to discovery and invention is completely unique, how they nurture ideas, refine and launch them onto the global stage. In this documentary, we shine a light on that process and the people behind it." Hadfield is also a former adjunct professor at UW and a current…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (419+ words) From oil and petrochemicals to clean energy and hydrogen, the region is building a sustainable economic future Sarnia-Lambton has been at the forefront of Ontario's energy sector since 1858, when North America's first commercial oil well was drilled in the region. Today, the area remains a hub for energy production. But with sustainability now a priority, its petrochemical and refining activities are being complemented by a growing clean energy and hydrogen sector." Matthew Slotwinski, chief executive officer of the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, says diversification and environmental responsibility are key. "Sarnia-Lambton has long understood that we need to do better with what we do well today. Diversifying industry strengthens the local economy while sustainability creates new opportunities," he says." The transition aligns with Canada's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. "Sarnia-Lambton is one of Ontario's most significant regions for developing the clean…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (66+ words) Alberta Separatist Group Submits New Referendum Question After Court Rejection, Passage of New Law Alberta Says Judge's Criticism of Petition Bill Amounts to Interference Broccoli Florets Recalled in Six Provinces Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Sask's Moe Says BC's Eby Has Himself to Blame for Potash Company Choosing US Over BC US Lawmaker Asks Canada to Pay $300 Billion for NATO Spending Shortfall...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (85+ words) Elections Alberta Gets $6.7 Million Funding to Deal With Wave of Recall Petitions Elections Alberta is receiving an additional $6.7 million to manage the recent wave of recall petitions issued against elected officials in the province. 2026 Equalization Payments Reach Record $27 Billion Industry Official Tells MPs He Regrets Giving Them "Mistaken Impression" About Redacted Stellantis Contract BC Lower Mainland Cut Off From Interior After Flooding Leads to Road Closures Taxpayer Dollars Fund Crack Pipes, Drug Paraphernalia Classified as "Harm Reduction Tools," Federal Official Confirms...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (84+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Ralph Jones / The Guardian: How Sk'vde, a small Swedish city of 58,000, built a local video game ecosystem via a degree for game developers at University of Sk'vde and a startup incubator" " It started with a goat." Now - via a degree for developers and an incubator for startups - the tiny city is churning out world-famous video game hits. This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 6:25 PM ET, December 14, 2025....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (306+ words) South Sudan Deploys Troops to Secure Heglig Oil Field Trafigura and leading banks warn" India has dramatically expanded its" Traffic through the Red Sea" "At the core of the agreement, of course, is a priority to have a pipeline to Asia that's going to make Canada stronger, more independent, more resilient, more sustainable," stated Carney. Meanwhile, Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith said the move signalled the end of "dark times" for her province. The Alberta government strongly supports the proposal and has pledged $10 million to create a proposal, which it hopes will eventually be taken on by the private sector. No clear route has been identified for the pipeline yet, but it is expected to traverse British Columbia's northern coast, providing greater access to Asia. Meanwhile, Canada's Green Party leader Elizabeth May said there was "no chance on God's green Earth…...