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Calgary MP says Liberal government wasted millions on quarantine hotel stays

A Calgary-area MP is questioning why the federal government spent almost $7 million last year for a quarantine hotel in the city that only 15 people stayed at.

The federal government says the Westin Calgary Airport hotel operated as a quarantine facility from June 22, 2020, to October 30, 2022. (Supplied/Google Maps)

First affordability payments delivered, long-term solutions needed: recipients

The first instalment of the province’s affordability payments has been automatically deposited into the bank accounts of Albertans already receiving income supports.

Albertans under the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Seniors Benefit programs are among the first to have received affordability payments from the province, and were not required to apply. (FILE)

Chestermere mayor slams what he calls false allegations made about staff abuse amid other investigations

Chestermere Mayor Jeff Colvin says people are pushing their own political agendas following an accusation that a city staffer slapped another employee.

An accusation that a staffer slapped another employee is the latest issue in a series of missteps by the City of Chestermere as three separate investigations were launched last year.

'It's a backwards move': Canada Post closes office in small Alberta town

Residents in a hamlet east of Calgary will now need to drive out of town to pick up their mail after Canada Post decided to close the community's post office.

Alberta shut down 21 day homes in two years due to 'imminent threats' to children: provincial data

Child safety advocates are urging the province to take a more proactive approach to protecting children at unregulated day homes in Alberta and want to see province-wide rules in place, similar to regulations enacted recently by the City of Calgary.

Parks Canada protecting Banff and Lake Louise with fire break

Parks Canada is creating a 32.8-hectare fire guard at Protection Mountain on Highway 1A in Banff National Park to reduce the risk of wildfire to the community of Lake Louise and the surrounding area.

Alberta promising campus changes amid university 'woke' free speech standoff

The Alberta government says changes are coming to further protect free speech on campuses as a former professor speaking out on so-called “woke” policies prepares for a showdown with the University of Lethbridge.

Ottawa, Alberta expanding $10/day daycare plan to include 22,500 new private spaces

Alberta's UCP government celebrated a victory in "parental choice in child care" Tuesday while announcing that a nationwide effort to make daycare more affordable will also include thousands of new privately-operated spaces in the province.

Orkin Canada fined $27,500 for chemical use near Calgary park

A pest control company has been fined after it admitted it illegally used a pesticide near an off-leash dog park in Calgary almost two years ago.

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Backlog of airline complaints balloons by 6,395 since December travel chaos: Canadian Transportation Agency

The fallout from the December travel chaos continues, as the backlog of complaints made to the Canadian Transportation Agency keeps growing. As of Jan. 31, there have been 6,395 new complaints made to the agency since Dec. 21.

Travellers line up at the Ottawa International Airport, as airlines cancel or delay flights during a major storm in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

'Legitimately flabbergasting': MP raises concerns over government's quarantine hotel spending

Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is raising concerns over the federal government's spending on so-called COVID-19 quarantine hotels, calling the total spent on a Calgary-area hotel in 2022 'legitimately flabbergasting.'

Man spends 24 hours in Toronto Denny's after losing bet, raises almost $6K for charity

At first, Juan Delgado agreed to spend 24 hours inside a Dundas St. Denny’s as a consequence of losing in his fantasy football league.

Discovery in Canadian lab could help laptop, phone and car batteries last longer

A chance discovery in a Canadian laboratory could help extend the life of laptop, phone and electric car batteries.

Is working from home or the office better? Some Canadians weigh in

News that she'd be headed back to the office was very welcoming for English instructor Kathy Andvaag, after more than two years teaching from her “dark” and “cold” basement.