Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to take questions as separatism talk looms large
May 6, 2025
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is to take questions from reporters today after announcing that if citizens gather enough signatures, she will call a referendum on separating from Canada.Smith says she wants Alberta to remain in Canada, but there is a growing number of Albertans who are unhappy with Confederation and are organizing petitions to push for an exit.Smith’s United Conservative government has introduced legislation that, if passed, would sharply lower the bar petitioners need to meet to trigger a provincial referendum.
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Last year, the government followed through on a long-term promise to allow convenience stores, grocers and big box retailers to sell a range of alcoholic drinks, including beer.
May 6, 2025 - 17:50 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
According to the report, which will be presented to council on Monday, 97.529 per cent of the city's purchases are Canadian and only 2.359 per cent are from the Unites States.
May 6, 2025 - 17:20 | Klaudia Van Emmerik | Global News - Canada
A teen girl who pleaded guilty to assault in the fatal swarming of a homeless Toronto man was sentenced Tuesday to nine months of probation, with the judge taking into account the time she has already spent in custody and under house arrest.The girl was set to face trial for manslaughter in the death of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee when she pleaded guilty to the lesser charge last month. Superior Court Justice Philip Campbell found that although the girl, who was 16 at the time, was initially “verbally and physically aggressive” toward Lee, she was not present as the violence escalated and...
May 6, 2025 - 17:06 | Sonja Puzic | The Globe and Mail
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