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Seven reasons we should care about caregivers

Seven reasons we should care about caregivers

Millions of Canadians are juggling full-time jobs and unpaid support for loved ones--a plight that poses a serious policy challenge, say researchers.
Eric Akis: Half-hour pudding, like Mother used to make

Eric Akis: Half-hour pudding, like Mother used to make

This old-fashioned, sweet comfort food yields a cake-like dessert surrounded by a pudding/caramel-like sauce.
First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI

First image of a black hole gets a makeover with AI

NEW YORK (AP) — The first image of a black hole captured four years ago revealed a fuzzy, fiery doughnut-shaped object. Now, researchers have used artificial intelligence to give that cosmic beauty shot a touch-up.
Bragg Creek Trails Association secures funds to complete trail paving project

Bragg Creek Trails Association secures funds to complete trail paving project

“It’s pretty logical – if people don’t use the trail, they’re on the road, and that’s not good for public safety.”
Extinguish home fire fears

Extinguish home fire fears

Fire extinguishers should be an integral part of your home fire safety plan.
Smith reassures seniors, "No one will ever pay to see a family doctor."

Smith reassures seniors, "No one will ever pay to see a family doctor."

Smith talks family doctor shortage, privatization, surgery backlogs and matters of trust, to a packed house at the St. Albert Seniors Association.
'Game of Thrones' prequel and 'Harry Potter' series are a go

'Game of Thrones' prequel and 'Harry Potter' series are a go

Warner Bros. Discovery is sticking with safe bet franchises that will likely lure viewers, including a “Harry Potter” series and a “Game of Thrones” prequel for its rebranded Max streaming service .
Poilievre's pitch to defund CBC, keep French services would require change in law

Poilievre's pitch to defund CBC, keep French services would require change in law

OTTAWA — If Pierre Poilievre wants to "defund the CBC" while maintaining its French-language programming, he'll have to overhaul the country's broadcasting law in order to do it.
Province plans campground, trail upgrades for Kananaskis

Province plans campground, trail upgrades for Kananaskis

KANANASKIS COUNTRY – Improvements to a popular campground, as well as to trails and facilities, are among some of the projects the province is planning for Kananaskis Country this year.
Home-based workers became younger, more diverse in pandemic

Home-based workers became younger, more diverse in pandemic

People working from home became younger, more diverse, better educated and more likely to move during the worst part of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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