Category Archives: News-CFVR
Stats Canada prepares to being roll out of 2026 census next week
OTTAWA - Canadians will soon be asked to take part in the 2026 census, with the national data collection set to begin May 4. Statistics Canada says the census, conducted every five years, provides a d...
Apr 29, 2026 Canada Census. Government of Canada web media
Strong oil prices help shrink Canada's projected deficit
OTTAWA - Strong oil prices and continued demand for Canadian energy are helping bolster federal finances as the Liberal government outlines its latest economic update. Finance Minister Franois-Philipp...
Apr 28, 2026 PM Mark Carney speaks in Terrace BC
Fort McMurray wildfire survivor marks decade with audiobook of evacuation story
FORT McMURRAY - An Alberta author is marking the 10th anniversary of the Fort McMurray wildfire with the release of an audiobook version of her memoir about the disaster and its aftermath. Therese Gre...
Apr 28, 2026 Author Therese Greenwood , Facebook Image
UPDATE 5:00 p.m. , April 29: Evacuation alert issued for Draper as ice jam raises flood risk in Fort McMurray
UPDATE 5:00 p.m., April 29, 2026: FORT McMURRAY - Water levels along the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers remained stable Wednesday as an evacuation alert continues for the Draper area, with officials ...
Apr 28, 2026
Canada's nuclear sector gains attention as energy uncertainty grows worldwide
OTTAWA - As oil prices rise and energy uncertainty comes to the surface, the world is again looking to nuclear power as a long-term, emissions-free energy source. The renewed attention comes as countr...
Apr 28, 2026 kalinovsky / Depositphotos.com
Bilateral ties in focus as China outlines position amid Canada diversification push
CALGARY - China is now the largest customer for oil shipped through the Trans Mountain pipeline, underscoring deepening energy ties with Canada as broader trade relations continue to expand across mul...
Apr 28, 2026 vichie81 / Depositphotos.com
Oil prices climb as U.S.-Iran talks stall, raising fears of prolonged supply disruption
NEW YORK - Oil prices are climbing again as negotiations between the United States and Iran appear to have stalled, raising concerns about prolonged disruptions to global supply and renewed volatility...
Apr 28, 2026
New program aims to bring AI learning to Alberta classrooms
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is partnering with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to expand artificial intelligence education in classrooms across the province. The three-year initiative w...
Apr 27, 2026 scanrail / Depositphotos.com
Updated 8:55 p.m. April 27: Ice Jam Watch Issued for Fort McMurray
An Ice Jam Watch has been issued for Fort McMurray as river conditions continue to evolve. UPDATE 8:50 p.m., April 27, 2024: The RMWB River Camera shows ice run has started to move through Fort McMurr...
Apr 27, 2026 Ice Jam Watch for Clearwater and Athabasca Rivers. Ice Jam Watch areas in orange. Image via Province of Alberta
Province introduces new pathways to bring teachers into classrooms faster
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is introducing new expedited teaching certificates aimed at getting more qualified educators into classrooms faster, as student enrolment continues to grow across the p...
Apr 27, 2026 pressmaster / Depositphotos.com
