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OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is once again holding its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent but isn't ruling out the possibility of more rate hikes down the line.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t discuss an ethics investigation launched against her or confirm what it's about.

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith, in an election-style event, says her United Conservative Party will not make Albertans pay out of pocket to see their family doctor or get medical treatment.

EDMONTON — A United Conservative Party candidate in southern Alberta is being criticized for saying people who have heart failure should take accountability for their own health.

One sticker, three little words—a hot recipe for marketing Alberta salsa, if you ask St. Albert entrepreneur Mary Burch.

At 91, William Shatner has lived a big life, and then some. But the illustrious actor isn't spending too much time reflecting; he's still got things to do.

"We are grateful to the victims who have come forward and trusted us with this investigation and ask anyone else with information to contact police."

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Toronto this morning.

WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials spent the weekend briefing impacted allies and partners, including Canada, following reports detailing a leak of sensitive U.S. intelligence about Russia's war with Ukraine and its potential ramifications.

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.