AlbertaJun 23, 2026
Alberta Reverses Increase in Minimum Alcohol Prices
Alberta's liquor authority has cancelled a recent increase to the minimum price of alcohol sold in bars and restaurants.
The decision comes after a weekend social media dispute between Premier Danielle Smith and Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.
Smith and senior members of her government criticized Calgary City Council over new noise and curfew rules introduced for the Calgary Stampede. In response, Mayor Farkas criticized the province's decision to raise minimum alcohol prices.
Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally said Calgary's leadership should follow the province's example by repealing the contr
AlbertaJun 23, 2026
Edmonton Lifts Water Supply Alert After Stormwater System Stabilizes
The City of Edmonton has lifted the water supply alert that was issued on Sunday following several days of heavy rainfall. In an advisory released late Monday, officials said residents can return to their normal routines as the city's stormwater system has now stabilized.
The recent downpours put significant pressure on multiple stormwater systems, raising concerns about flooding and sewer backups. In response, Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack and utility provider Epcor had urged residents to minimize their water use.
Epcor spokesperson Martin Kennedy said the company responded to more than 600 cal
CanadaJun 23, 2026
Hearing Delayed in Halifax Newborn Death Case Pending Autopsy Report
Two people charged in connection with the discovery of a newborn's body outside Halifax appeared by video conference in Nova Scotia provincial court on Monday.
Sukhpreet Singh, 23, and his wife, Ramandeep Kaur, 26, remain in custody and are charged with concealing the body of a child, indignity to human remains and obstructing a police investigation. The case was adjourned until July 24 as investigators await the results of an autopsy report.
According to police, the investigation began on May 22 when a 23-year-old woman, described as a relative of Singh, arrived at a hospital in serious condi
WorldJun 22, 2026
Confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Congo rise to 1,003, death toll reaches 254
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1,003, with approximately 254 deaths reported since the outbreak began, according to the country's Health Ministry.
In a statement issued Sunday, the ministry said 100 people in Ituri province have recovered from the disease since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 2026. Another 365 patients remain hospitalized or are being treated in isolation centres.
Health officials said tracing people who have come into contact with infected patients remains the biggest challenge in containing the outbreak. Accordin
CanadaJun 22, 2026
Three dead, including police officer, in Montreal shooting during operation targeting armed suspect
A Montreal police officer, an armed suspect and a civilian were killed during a shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday while police were attempting to apprehend an armed individual. A second officer was taken to hospital in critical condition.
According to the Montreal Police Service, officers were carrying out an operation involving an armed suspect when a violent confrontation broke out. Police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and said the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities issued an emergency alert through
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