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Alberta court certifies class action alleging Uber workers are employees

Alberta court certifies class action alleging Uber workers are employees

CALGARY — A pair of law firms say an Alberta court has certified a class action alleging Uber Technologies Inc. has so much control over drivers and couriers in the province that it constitutes employment.
Hot weather for B.C. long weekend expected to dry out forest fuels

Hot weather for B.C. long weekend expected to dry out forest fuels

The BC Wildfire Service says it now considers eight of the more than 300 fires burning across the province as "wildfires of note," as crews prepare for hot and dry conditions in the south of the province over the upcoming long weekend.
Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

Firefighters from Nova Scotia and P.E.I. to assist Alberta wildfire battle

HALIFAX — Firefighters from the Maritimes are heading to Alberta to help battle the wildfires that have ravaged the Jasper area.
Enbridge makes progress on utility purchases; raises earnings forecast

Enbridge makes progress on utility purchases; raises earnings forecast

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has raised its earnings forecast for the year in light of the successful completion of two previously announced purchases of U.S. gas utilities.
Alberta renewable energy pause has left legacy of cancelled development: study

Alberta renewable energy pause has left legacy of cancelled development: study

EDMONTON — Alberta's seven-month moratorium on renewable power approvals has left a legacy of dozens of cancelled projects and legal uncertainty, says an analysis done on the one-year anniversary of the move.
'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

EDMONTON — Nestled along a meadow in Jasper’s backcountry, Charles Vantanajal and his family stood in awe of the dynamic, ever-changing cloud of thick, white wildfire smoke that rose near Oldhorn Mountain. “I've never seen anything like it,” he said.
Jurors ask about pipe bomb while discussing verdict in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial

Jurors ask about pipe bomb while discussing verdict in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Jurors deliberating the case of two men accused of conspiring to commit murder at the Coutts, Alta., blockade returned to court briefly Thursday to ask the judge about a pipe bomb.
Calgary home sales decline 10% in July from last year, prices rise: board

Calgary home sales decline 10% in July from last year, prices rise: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says July home sales dropped 10 per cent year-over-year as 2,380 properties were sold.
Alberta meditation centre tent collapses in high winds, killing 1 and injuring dozens

Alberta meditation centre tent collapses in high winds, killing 1 and injuring dozens

BUSBY, Alta. — A Buddhist retreat northwest of Edmonton was set to continue after a tent collapsed in fierce winds, killing one and injuring dozens, a day before the 10-day event was to begin.
Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. lowers 2024 earnings forecast as consumer demand falls

Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. lowers 2024 earnings forecast as consumer demand falls

CALGARY — Fuel retailer and convenience store operator Parkland Corp. lowered its earnings forecast for the year Thursday due to what it said are" ongoing weaknesses" in consumer demand that could continue through the end of 2024.
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