Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

Easy to make and convenient to use, petroleum-based plastics have no obvious alternative—but that’s slowly changing, say researchers. By MICHAEL BROWN In June, Canada joined a growing list of countries frustrated with the inability of market forces to shrink our plastics dependency and announced a plan to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021. Heading…

By L.F. Carver, Adjunct assistant professor, Queen’s University, Ontario Aging with pets isn’t just a sentimental concern, but a matter of health and wellness Is home somewhere that you feel comfortable? Is it filled with memories of beloved friends and family — some of whom may be furry animals? Researchers analyzed data from the Canadian Longitudinal…

Albertans are encouraged to mark Aug. 17-18 on their calendars to experience this year’s Alberta Open Farm Days lineup, including an exclusive craft beer. People can visit more than 150 host farms across the province for open houses, tours and an opportunity to buy locally grown and homemade products. “Open Farm Days is a fantastic…

August 9, 2019 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

Giving Albertans more choice and convenience with their car insurance caps off 100 days of red tape reduction. Associate Minister Hunter announces a red tape reduction initiative with Celyeste Power, Western Insurance Bureau of Canada, Rob Jesso, Alberta Motor Association Insurance Company and George Hodgson, Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta. Since the Red Tape Reduction Actwas…

In July, 72 Havanese-type dogs ranging in age from two weeks old to adult, were seized from a property in rural Edmonton by Edmonton Police Service and Edmonton Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) officers following complaints.  Over the weekend, 25 of the dogs were released to AARCS care for re-homing. Our staff and volunteers have…

Technology innovators are partnering on ground-breaking projects and Alberta Blockchain Week  (CALGARY, AB): Alberta’s push to diversify its economy just got a major boost with a new female-led partnership in an emerging technology sector. The Alberta Blockchain Consortium (ABC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Blockchain Association for Women (CBAW). The organizations…

Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson issued the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “We are proud to promote the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples to celebrate and acknowledge the First Nations, Métis and Inuit who call Alberta home. “In the century and a half of…

By Nick McCarvel Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian champion at Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in 50 years, after Serena Williams was forced to retire due to an upper back injury. Andreescu led 3-1 in the first set when Williams, a three-time winner in Canada, called the trainer out. It was a disappointing…

The second annual Alberta Local Food Week will showcase Alberta producers and processors and promote the province’s $1-billion local food industry. Visiting your local Farmers Market is one way to support Alberta’s food growers and producers during Local Food Week. “Alberta has some of the world’s best farmers, food producers and processors. Now is a…