Edmonton’s next city council will have to get creative balancing goals and taxes, former mayor says

In polling done for CBC News by Janet Brown Opinion Research, respondents reported wanting council to pursue goals like ...
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Voters told Taproot they want a more transparent, accountable police service

The growing responses to Taproot's listening work in the lead up to the Oct. 20 municipal election reveal that funding for the Edmonton Police Service remains top of mind for many voters.

East Downtown residents raise safety, quality-of-life concerns over proposed homeless shelter

Houston residents criticize a $16M shelter plan, citing public safety and quality of life concerns ahead of the city council ...

Cuts to daytime shelter programming leaves Edmonton's homeless population with nowhere to go

The subject of public safety and homelessness has become a debate with the upcoming municipal election. Advocates say something to keep in mind when voting this election is the plan around addressing ...

N.S. RCMP say someone has life-threatening injuries after shooting by officer

Halifax RCMP say an officer shot at someone in Eastern Passage who was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

Edmonton Oilers sign Ekholm to three-year extension, add Roslovic on one-year deal

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers signed defenceman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, US$12-million contract extension and added ...

NDP slams ‘trainwreck’ Moe news conference in Moose Jaw on moving shelter

Brent Blakley slams Premier Scott Moe and government over confusion surrounding what is happening to a downtown homeless ...