Thomas Mulcair and the NDP will benefit if there’s any long-term impact For some, Stephen Harper’s quick press conference following the Conservative Party’s caucus meeting was enough. He said he was on top of the Senate expenses mess, that it would be cleaned up, and that the perpetrators are gone (from the caucus, and the [...]
Parliament of Canada – time for online reporting of expenses? If the recent Senate expense scandals have taught Canadians anything, it’s that Parliament of Canada officials will take advantage of the rules to pad their pockets if they can. Senator Mike Duffy has become the poster boy for Parliament of Canada abuse of expense guidelines but [...]
Canadian economic and population growth affected greenhouse gas emissions By Ben Eisen and Romy Yourex Over the past century, there has been a slight increase in average global temperatures. Many scientists think this change is caused primarily by the actions of human beings, specifically the emission of GHG into the atmosphere. Further, some scientists warn [...]
Many indicators of Canadian environment pollutants have dropped By Ben Eisen and Romy Yourex Canadians care deeply about their natural environment and view the prevention of environmental pollution as one of the most important functions of their governments. Multiple polls taken over the years have shown that large numbers of Canadians view the preservation of [...]
Anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox died in 2003 Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco use to mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]
Male suspect arrested after Wetaskiwin home invasion Wetaskiwin RCMP are investigating a home invasion that occurred just outside the central Alberta city sent two people to hospital on Tuesday night. The home invasion occurred at a rural residence south of Wetaskiwin at about 8 p.m. Cst. Karolina Malik of the Wetaskiwin RCMP says a man [...]
Edson collision just before 1 a.m., Saturday One man is dead after a two-vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a mini van on Highway 16, west of Edson on Saturday morning. The Edson collision occurred just before 1 a.m., in the westbound Lane of Highway 16 at the intersection of Range Road 184, or [...]
One man airlifted to U of A Hospital after Lavoy crash Monday night Police are blaming speed and alcohol for a two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 near the town of Lavoy on Monday night. The Lavoy crash occurred on Monday night just after 10:30 p.m., in the eastbound lanes of the Yellowhead Highway. Cst. Curtis [...]
Liam and Emma top baby names in Alberta for 2012 Dancing-Sunflower, Icarus, Adele and Minaj – those are just a handful of unique baby names registered to Alberta in 2012. Service Alberta has released the top baby names in Alberta for 2012, and more common names like Liam and Emma topped the list. For the [...]
Motorcycle safety is crucial as bikers get on the road this summer, officials say Edmonton officials are urging citizens to keep motorcycle safety in mind as cars start to share the roads with motorcycles. Officials say motorcyclists face higher risks than other drivers, and that both groups must stay alert in order to save lives and [...]
May long weekend traffic report also shows 48 people charged with impaired driving It was a busy long weekend for the Alberta Integrated Traffic Units (ITU) across Alberta as they were called to the scene of seven fatal crashes and pulled over more than 3,800 speeding drivers. Along with the collisions and speeders, 48 drivers [...]
US housing and China’s economy fuel forest products industry After several challenging years, the world’s forest products industry is beginning to show signs of recovery, according to PwC’s 16th Annual CEO Survey. “We are seeing optimism that demand and prices will continue to strengthen in the solid wood sector, but recovery in the pulp and [...]
Canadian housing market show 0.6% growth The Canadian housing market has slowed its decline to 3.1 per cent year over year, with a 0.6 per cent increase in home sales last month, according to BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter, citing recent data from the Canadian Real Estate Association. Porter notes that since the implementation of new mortgage [...]
More Canadians shopping around for food, following a budget due to rising food prices Rising food prices are becoming a major concern for Canadians, according to a Royal Bank of Canada survey. With rising food prices eating into their household budgets, an overwhelming majority of Canadians (91 per cent) say they will tighten their belts [...]
BMO report says there is continued confident in Canadian housing market A new report suggests nearly half of Canadian homeowners (48 per cent) intend to buy a property in the next five years, despite cooling conditions in the Canadian housing market. The BMO Housing Confidence Report says the 48 per cent figure is mostly unchanged since [...]
Sudarshan Gautam reaches top of Mount Everest without use of prosthetic limbs Calgary man Sudarshan Gautam has become the first double amputee to reach the top of Mount Everest without the use of prosthetic limbs. Gautam, 30, announced on his Facebook page on Monday he had reached the top of Mount Everest. A thank you note on [...]
Small businesses have a hard time finding employees for private sector jobs There are almost 295,000 unfilled private sector jobs in Canada, according to data compiled by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The CFIB says the percentage of unfilled private sector jobs remained steady at 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of [...]
Subterfuge and/or bribery would likely be required to abolish the Senate in Canada By Lee Tunstall, Troy Media Sick of the senators? And by senators I do not mean the ones on skates, although admittedly the other ones are skating on pretty thin ice right now. Given the recent antics in the Canadian Senate, it [...]
Thomas Mulcair and the NDP will benefit if there’s any long-term impact For some, Stephen Harper’s quick press conference following the Conservative Party’s caucus meeting was enough. He said he was on top of the Senate expenses mess, that it would be cleaned up, and that the perpetrators are gone (from the caucus, and the [...]
Stephen Harper heeded the lure of South America after calling for Senate reform Prime Minister Stephen Harper was apparently grinding away at his Conservative caucus yesterday morning about the need for Senate reform. An interesting strategy, his! First you pack the place with self-entitled cheats and porkchoppers like Mike “The Puffster” Duffy, then you argue [...]
Alison Redford says construction company donations had no effect on awarding of contracts New documents that reveal large political donations to the Alison Redford Progressive Conservative party from a coalition of construction companies should be investigated as possible bribes, says a national democracy watchdog group. The correspondence, obtained by the Alberta Federation of Labour under [...]
Cal Wenzel video – Mayor Nenshi suggests election finance laws were broken The secretly taped video that shows Calgary home builders in a room listening to Cal Wenzel talk about supporting candidates they feel will vote in their favour was finally released in its entirety Tuesday night. Mayor Naheed Nenshi fought back Wednesday morning, calling [...]
Manning Centre denies $1.1 million donation to be used in next election As the fallout from the Cal Wenzel video continued Wednesday, the incoming chair of the Manning Centre for Building Democracy said the conservative training facility does not function to further their donors’ personal ambitions. On a secretly taped video released earlier this week, [...]
Calgary musician Tanner James is ‘On the Road’ to Nashville Former Nix Dicksons frontman Tanner James has impulsively set off for Nashville to pursue his dream of becoming a folk musician. Three weeks ago the 27-year-old musician quit his job. Two weeks ago he packed his bags and set out for Nashville. Tanner James doesn’t have any [...]
‘Revolution’ documentary is anticipated follow-up to Rob Stewart’s ‘Sharkwater’ Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart was in Calgary yesterday promoting a follow-up film to his award-winning documentary Sharkwater. Stewart spoke to The Beacon News about his latest film Revolution. Stewart’s mission is simple, if a little ambitious – save humanity. The Canadian conservationist has expanded the scope of his [...]
CD release for Johnny Summers’ third album on March 16th at Rosza Centre By Krista Sylvester Flowing with passion and brimming with soul, local jazz singer and composer Johnny Summers’ latest album is a culmination of influences. While he may be considered a jazz singer, Summers’ music is a blend of soul, funk, gospel, blues [...]
Only half of Canadians willing to pay for travel insurance despite emergency worries Only half of Canadians planning a trip this summer will buy travel insurance, according to a new study from BMO Insurance. While 83 per cent of Canadians are planning to go on summer vacations this year to the United States, Europe, Central and [...]
Don’t let nasty bacteria ruin your BBQ: How to avoid E. coli and salmonella infections With summer just around the corner, more people are taking advantage of warmer weather and longer days and enjoying eating a meal outside. Don’t let nasty bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella ruin good times with family and friends. Whether [...]
Anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox died in 2003 Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco use to mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]
Corporations are discovering that First Nations are ready to do business By Frank Busch Most, if not all, Canadian large-scale resource development projects are situated on or pass through the traditional territories of First Nations. In fact, in B.C., most of these territories remain subject to Aboriginal land claims. That fact was a recurring [...]
New First Nations institutions will reform financial transactions By Frank Busch As transparency and accountability in First Nations have taken centre stage in the Canadian public eye, many politicians and decision makers on both sides are still grasping at age-old arguments over treaties and land claims. The question is; what do we do in the [...]
Judge orders money repaid to Poundmaker First Nation school A judge has sentenced the chief and seven members of the Poundmaker First Nation for stealing treaty land entitlement money. Chief Duane Antoine and his brother, former chief Teddy Antoine, of the Poundmaker First Nation were handed 20-month suspended sentences, and were ordered to pay back $2,500 they stole. [...]
Anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox died in 2003 Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco use to mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]
Big Pharma sales reps generally don’t discuss harmful side side effects By Alan Cassels It sometimes takes a long time to discover environmental hazards and, once discovered, even longer to do something about them. The dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke, leaded gasoline and asbestos were all deemed bad for our health many years ago, [...]
Obese airline passengers shouldn’t be discriminated against By Arya Sharma Last week the wires were active with suggestions that people with obesity pay more for airline travel. This discussion was prompted by a Samoan airline announcing that they would begin charging passengers by the pound. It was also stimulated by Bharat Bhatta, an economist [...]
Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village spotlights items from Canada’s Ukrainian pioneers On May 20, the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village officially opens for the summer season with a new feature exhibit and a celebration of Ukrainian dance. Journey to Canada: Ukrainian Immigration Experiences 1891-1900 casts a spotlight on the items Canada’s earliest Ukrainian pioneers brought with them [...]
Music and madness at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds The Loud As Hell Heavy Metal Festival is coming back to Drumheller. Canadian bands such as 3 Inches of Blood, Into Eternity, Divinity and All Else Fails will share the stage from August 23 to 25 at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds. Alberta residents, tell us what you [...]
Paul Brandt Just As I Am tour features ‘I am Haiti bound’ contest Paul Brandt will be playing shows across Canada as part of his Just As I Am tour. Not one to miss a chance to give back, Brandt’s tour will benefit local community projects and an overseas development project in Haiti through the country superstar’s Build [...]
