Новости за 21.08.2015

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says falling oil prices won't force her government to back away from a royalty review or a hike to corporate taxes.

With only a few weeks left until the start of school, many parents are taking their children to their first eye exams to make sure they’re ready to succeed in the classroom.

Baytex Energy Corp. has announced "difficult but necessary steps'' to weather a prolonged oil downturn, including the suspension of its monthly dividend and a drop in spending.

A wildfire that at one point prompted an evacuation alert in Alberta's Waterton National Park is now 95 per cent contained.

Stories about a man's expletive-laden outburst at reporters, a woman's politically-driven obituary and a car with a 'F--k Harper' sign have been read and shared extensively online. But, what is it about them that captivates Canadians? The spectacle or the political message?

The City of Edmonton hosted the third annual Treaty No. 6 Recognition Day at City Hall Friday morning. Michel Boyer reports on the ceremony.

Three people are in serious condition following a house fire early Friday in Mississauga, Ont.

Twitter's battered shares dipped below their IPO price on Thursday as investors worry about the company's ability to grow its user base.

One of Nelson Mandela's grandsons has appeared in a South African court on charges of rape.

Worldwide sales of smartphones in the second quarter grew at the slowest pace since 2013 as sales in China declined for the first time, according to research firm Gartner Inc.

Know more about the 137th edition of the Canadian National Exhibition with these facts and figures.

Guinness World Records has formally recognized a 112-year-old Japanese as the world's oldest man.

A man is in hospital after being shot near Yonge and Dundas in downtown Toronto overnight.

Four new fires burned Friday within a disaster zone in China's Tianjin port where massive warehouse explosions more than a week ago killed at least 114 people.

Police are investigating after a series of suspicious fires were reported in North York overnight.

The Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) said a dog found with two casts on its front legs in southern Alberta has been transferred to an undisclosed adoption agency.

It was designed as a traffic-calming measure; a move to curb speeding and short-cuts, but people who live in Pleasantview say the city's plan has a major flaw.

Public washrooms don’t usually get a lot of attention, but one contest is awarding those whose stalls stand out from the rest. Lisa Wolansky checks them out.

Jesse Beyer has our weather forecast for Thursday, August 20, 2015.

Renaye Wade of Mundare is being recognized with a special award. The young woman turned something truly horrible into a way to help others. Su-Ling Goh explains.

One day after Oilers tickets went on sale to the general public, most have been bought. How much does Connor McDavid have to do with the excitement and interest? Fletcher Kent finds out.

Their overall dwindling numbers have stopped one woman from killing off the swarm of bees that have found its way to her home. But, that is changing. Kendra Slugoski explains.

Provincial Affairs reporter Tom Vernon takes a look at the six new ridings in Alberta for the federal election and what shifting boundaries could mean for voters and candidates.

The Metro LRT Line to NAIT was supposed to open April 27, 2014, but it could be nearly two years after that date before it’s running as it should. What’s behind the boondoggle? Vinesh Pratap finds out.

It was a move designed to curb speeding and shortcuts, but according to people who live in Pleasantview, the plan is flawed. Shallima Maharaj explains.