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Smith says most of the party's board is still aligned with her and the belief that Alberta can exist within Confederation.

The provincial government has detailed its plan to fight Ottawa’s gun buyback program, describing the federal plan as an unconstitutional attack on the rights of Albertans.

A Kamloops, B.C., man's personalized licence plate is being recalled by ICBC due to its reference to the police. Jimmy Jay, however, says he's had the plates for almost a decade and thinks he should be grandfathered in.

When it works, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a sublime new entry in the series, hitting all the points that longtime fans love.But for every awe-inspiring level design or exhilarating boss battle, it tries and fails at something new.

In the days since cyclone-induced floods and landslides battered Indonesia's Sumatra island, Abdul Ghani has been carrying around a picture of his missing wife, showing it to everyone he meets.

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday a judge-led committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades and review government oversight of building renovations blamed for fanning a blaze that killed at least 151 people.

Medical professionals say a 2021 report supported by Health Canada could have a major impact on how the medical system can better understand chronic pain and the best ways to diagnose it — but with its release during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, the report flew under the radar, and some doctors and advocates are hoping that can chanage.

First Nations chiefs voted unanimously today to press the government to uphold the oil tanker ban off the northern British Columbia coast.

The Argos promoted Miller on Tuesday after he spent four seasons as Toronto’s quarterback coach.

Mayor Olivia Chow proposes increasing the land transfer tax on “luxury” homes valued at $3 million and up.

Watchdog Shelley Spence diagnosed a lack of effort to crack down on an estimated $1 billion in potential overcharges by physicians — including 59 who billed for more than 24 hours in a day.

Those involved in mobile crisis intervention teams told the Star they were not consulted about the possible program end in 2026.

The bank announced that its profit for the quarter ended Oct. 31 was $2.2 billion, up from $1.69 billion in the same period last year.

The city says it's trying to balance enforcement with ensuring landlords aren't squeezed out of providing lower cost homes.

The rental market has hit a 'turning point' with rents expected to slowly rise next year, while landlords get pickier with tenants.

Every day until Christmas, we're baking a recipe from the Star’s archives. Today: Are six degrees enough to decipher patchwork instructions?

Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney’s murder trial began hearing mountains of evidence from their seized phones on Monday, including disjointed text conversations referring to the boy they were seeking to adopt as “a loser” and more.

Authorities have pointed to substandard plastic mesh and insulation foam used during renovation works

Hong Kong’s leader vowed reforms and announced an independent committee after the Wang Fuk Court fire killed at least 156 people. Authorities have arrested suspects in manslaughter and graft probes as investigations into the deadly blaze continue.

Nearly 900 people are missing after days of heavy monsoon rains inundated vast areas in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Russia's chief of general staff claimed during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that Russian troops had taken full control of Krasnoarmeysk, the Russian name for the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said fighting was still ongoing in Pokrovsk on Monday. (Dec.1)

Russian President is due to meet U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin

The Trump administration faces serious scrutiny over its lethal attacks on watercraft it says are trafficking drugs

Last December’s elation in Damascus has vanished as religious minorities are scared to speak out against Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new regime

Navy admiral was ‘within his authority’ when he ordered a second strike on the boat, press secretary said

Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive, attended state court hearings on Monday over whether prosecutors can use his police statements at his murder trial.

Activist Manal Tamimi says about 10 settlers assaulted a Canadian and three Italians before stealing their belongings

The publisher of the Franklin series of children's books condemned an online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth depicting the titular character.

Prada heir Lorenzo Bertelli is set to steer Versace’s next phase as executive chairman.

Costco has sued the U.S. government to ensure it will receive refunds if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's bid for sweeping authority to impose tariffs.

Sunny Sidhu is fighting back against an Indian 'disinformation campaign' that branded him a wanted terrorist.

Canada has reached an agreement to join the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defence companies expanded access to the European market.

Footage of the incident, shared on social media, shows the man shimmying down a tree into the lion enclosure.

Initial tests showed it was up to code, but investigators later found seven failed safety standards, which officials said suggested contractors skimped to make greater profits.

The legal action comes after government documents revealed the Prime Minister’s Office and the Canada Border Services Agency were not 'involved' in Vince Gasparro's announcement.

The 2025 news cycle was 'dominated by social unrest, debates about the regulation of online content, and concerns over digital wellbeing,' OUP said while announcing the decision.

Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of recent U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs.

In Moscow, Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and Jared Kushner, Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, were expected to discuss a revised peace proposal.

Compared to human drivers, Waymo cars were involved in 91 percent fewer crashes that resulted in serious injuries.

President Trump’s threat of military action has confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela with the gravest challenge of his crisis-ridden reign.

The major storm dropped a wintry mix of precipitation across the Midwest overnight, creating a treacherous commute for millions of Americans.

Comments by President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and some panelists suggest the committee is likely to delay hepatitis B shots and discuss revising the use of other vaccines.

A waterfront Mass in the Lebanese capital capped the pope’s three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the largest proportion of Christians.

A special election for a House seat in Tennessee was supposed to be an easy Republican victory. But national spending and Democratic enthusiasm have made it an unusually high-profile race.

The city attorney accuses large manufacturers of causing diseases that have burdened governments with public health costs.

Tennessee’s Seventh District was created to be safely Republican, but in recent special elections across the country Democrats have done significantly better than they did in 2024.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish filmmaker asks members of her community about the silent anxieties surrounding intimacy on their wedding nights.

European stocks moved higher on Tuesday, with shares struggling to find momentum after a broad sell-off marked the first day of the new month.

"You can make an AI go insane if you force it to believe things that aren't true because it will lead to conclusions that are also bad," Elon Musk said.

The model unveiling comes on the back of a commercial contract with HSBC.

President Donald Trump knows who he's going to select as the next Federal Reserve chair but isn't saying yet.

Tesla CEO raises concerns over Trump's tariff policy and says he does not support closing of the H-1B visa program.

DATs are companies that hold cryptocurrency and attempt to outperform the underlying asset through various strategies.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to Moscow on Monday and is due to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The billionaire CEO of Dell Technologies told CNBC he first heard of the idea of seeding accounts from hedge fund manager Brad Gerstner.

U.S.-based Luma AI is targeting 200 hires in the U.K. by early 2027 as a wave of North American tech companies eye European growth.

Euro zone inflation stood at 2.2% in November, a slight rise from the previous month, flash data from data agency Eurostat showed Tuesday.

In his first news conference, Pope Leo XIV called for peace in the Middle East and dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela and described putting trust in God during the conclave last May.

Juan Orlando Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence over drug trafficking. Following a pardon from President Donald Trump, he has been released.

Ahead of the key meeting, Russia has claimed fresh military victories, hammering home its point that it can succeed in the war without negotiations if it wants.

Two conservative candidates are in the lead after Trump’s endorsement of one injected the United States into a tight, potentially volatile presidential election.

As Steve Witkoff meets with Putin over a Ukraine deal, security assurances remain a sticking point. Ukraine has been offered them before, to little avail.

South Korean police said four people have been charged in connection with the scheme, which hacked into internet-connected surveillance cameras.

As Congress vows accountability, the Trump administration emphasized it was a top military commander — not the defense secretary — who directed the engagement.

Anti-corruption investigators said contractors working on the buildings had concealed their use of netting that didn’t meet fire safety standards.

Dignitas, which Ludwig Minelli founded, has helped thousands of people to die, some from countries where assisted suicide is illegal.

Leo XIV is in Lebanon, the final leg of his foreign papal debut. Many weary from war with Israel see him as a beacon of hope as he offers himself as peacemaker.

Two devoted scarecrows plan the perfect wedding – until a rival threatens everything

The Farooqi family have a chaotic Christmas in Lapland after a surprise bonus for Dad.

The report, four years after the 33-year-old's murder, says urgent action is needed to prevent violent, sexual attacks against women.

Eight-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan is knocked out of the UK Championship with a shock 6-4 first-round loss to China's Zhou Yuelong in York.

Prof David Miles tells MPs the messaging given by the chancellor was "not inconsistent" with the situation she faced.

The car - made famous by James Bond became so dilapidated local children played on it - has been restored and is now worth £1m.

A report finds 12 ex-police officers would have faced misconduct cases over the disaster.

Kristi Noem says she will recommend a ban on entry for several countries that she says are "flooding" the US with criminal activity.

The reforms are being brought in to tackle unprecedented delays in the Crown Court.

MPs announce an inquiry into the Crown Estate and its properties after Andrew's departure from Windsor.

Trump’s special envoy will speak to Russian president in renewed diplomatic effort to end war but both sides remain far from an agreement

Less than a week after her controversial Budget, Rachel Reeves has been warned that tax hikes and spending cuts will pile pressure on the UK economy in next two years

The justice secretary outlined ‘bold but necessary’ reforms including removing juries in cases that could have a jail sentence of three years or less

The Defense Secretary is at the center of a growing controversy over September 2 strikes against an alleged drug ship in the Caribbean

A father who lost his 14-year-old son at the Stockton shooting believes the gunman was aiming for rapper MBnel

Superfluous health report appeared to make a nod to an overly-positive 205 medical assessment from Trump’s former personal physician

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

Over 15 million people viewed Charlie Kirk’s page on the day after the right-wing podcaster’s death

The White House has defended Donald Trump’s commutation of a prison sentence for former private equity executive David Gentile, who conned thousands out of $1.6 billion in a fraud scheme.

Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands