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01 Dec

Experts Warn Alberta’s Shift Toward Private Practice Could Undermine Public Health System

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Public Health System

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta’s plan to allow doctors to work in both the public system and private clinics is drawing mixed reactions, with supporters calling it a strategy to reduce wait times and critics warning it could undermine the province’s public health-care foundation.The proposal part of the government’s effort to modernize health-care delivery would permit physicians to bill privately for some elective procedures while still treating patients within the public system. Government officials argue the change will increase flexibility, expand surgical capacity, and help attract more doctors to Alberta. However, health-care analysts caution that a dual practice model could…

01 Dec

Breakthrough Blood Protein Discovery Sheds New Light on Long COVID

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCovid

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A groundbreaking study has identified a set of blood proteins that play a crucial role in determining why some individuals develop long COVID while others recover quickly. This discovery provides one of the most comprehensive biological explanations to date for the persistent and debilitating symptoms that follow a COVID-19 infection. Researchers conducted an in-depth analysis of thousands of protein markers circulating in the blood of both long COVID patients and those who fully recovered. They identified distinct patterns that point to disruptions in immune regulation, inflammation, and cellular repair pathways factors that may fuel ongoing fatigue, cognitive…

29 Nov

Calgary Transit to Phase Out Express Bus Routes by 2027 as City Shifts to Modern Network Model

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBus Routes, Calgary, Clagary Transit, Sharon Fleming

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Transit has confirmed that several long-standing express bus routes will be phased out by 2027 as part of a major network modernization effort. The decision follows updates to the city’s long-term RouteAhead plan, which aims to refocus transit resources on high-frequency corridors and broaden access across the city.The express routes affected include services running through Hidden Valley, MacEwan, Harvest Hills, Coventry Hills, and Panorama Hills long considered commuter-heavy areas that relied on peak-hour express connections to downtown. These routes, Calgary Transit says, are now considered legacy services that no longer align with the city’s growth, travel…

28 Nov

Pipeline Discussions Ignite a Rift at the Highest Levels of Government

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta oil exports, British Columbia tanker ban, Canada pipeline deal, Mark Carney

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)— A major energy agreement between Ottawa and Alberta has shaken Canada’s political landscape, after Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta’s premier reached an understanding to work toward a new oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast.The memorandum of understanding outlines plans to diversify Canada’s oil exports beyond the United States and proposes easing an existing oil tanker ban along sections of British Columbia’s coastline if the project advances. The development immediately stirred internal turmoil in Carney’s cabinet.One of the strongest reactions came from inside the government itself. A senior cabinet minister resigned from his post in protest, warning…

27 Nov

Carney Poised to Announce Deal With Alberta, Opening Door to New Pipeline and Policy Shift

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Danielle Smith, Mark Carney, oil pipeline, Pathways Alliance, tanker ban

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to reveal a major agreement with Alberta on Thursday that could revive the possibility of a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. In return, Ottawa is preparing to introduce tougher environmental rules and ease some of its existing climate policies.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has described the negotiations as a “grand bargain,” centred on advancing the Pathways Alliance carbon-capture project while also pushing ahead with a long-sought pipeline to the Pacific. The deal comes after months of back-and-forth between federal and provincial officials.Speaking in Ottawa a day before the announcement, Carney…

25 Nov

Alberta Tables Major Health Reform Bill Allowing Dual Practice for Physicians

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlbertaAdriana LaGrange, Alberta Bill 11, dual practice physicians, Health Statutes Amendment Act

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma)— The Alberta government has introduced Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, a wide-ranging reform package aimed at overhauling the province’s health system. The bill includes a contentious proposal permitting doctors to work in both public and private health care, a move the government says will expand patient options and reduce long surgical wait times.Before the legislation was tabled, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services Adriana LaGrange said the bill is designed to offer Albertans more flexibility while keeping the public system strong. She noted that patients would still receive core care through the public network…

25 Nov

First Major Snowfall Paralyzes Calgary: Nearly 400 Collisions, Flight Delays, Bus Detours and Citywide Disruptions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaBus Collisions, Calgary, Snowfall

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma):,Calgary’s first major snowfall of the season brought widespread disruption across the city on Monday, leading to dangerous road conditions, extensive travel delays, and nearly 400 collisions.Officials confirmed a total of 393 reported crashes, as icy roads and reduced visibility made driving treacherous. Of these, 26 collisions involved injuries, prompting a surge in emergency calls. The city also recorded 50 non-injury hit-and-run incidents amid the challenging conditions. Air travel was also heavily affected. Calgary International Airport reported significant flight delays and cancellations, with crews working to de-ice aircraft and clear snow from runways. Passengers were urged to check…

25 Nov

Alberta Strengthens Economic Bridge with India in Talks with Indian High Commissioner

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta, Canada, India, Indian High Commissioner

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has taken a significant step towards fortifying its relationship with India as provincial leaders convened with His Excellency Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, to discuss expanded economic cooperation between the two regions. During the meeting, discussions focused on Alberta’s pivotal role in meeting India’s burgeoning demand for secure, reliable energy and premium agricultural products. Leaders also emphasized emerging opportunities in the technology sector an area where both regions foresee robust potential for future collaboration. With a thriving Indo-Canadian community in Alberta and increasing investment from Indian companies, officials stressed that Alberta is distinctively positioned…

24 Nov

Alberta Enhances India Relations with New Advisory Committee and Trade Initiatives

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is revitalizing its efforts to expand trade and investment ties with India, building upon previous outreach efforts and establishing a dedicated advisory body to guide future engagement. The 2018 India trip led by former UCP premier Jason Kenney, alongside MLAs Prasad Panda and Devin Dreeshen, included meetings with Indian business and political leaders, though observers noted limited tangible outcomes at the time.In 2025, Alberta established the India Advisory Committee, chaired by MLA Shane Getson, to provide strategic guidance on sectors including energy, agriculture, technology, aerospace, and tourism. Oversight of these initiatives is managed by Invest Alberta…

24 Nov

Alberta Explores Using AI to Draft ‘Alberta Whisky Act’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAI legislation, Alberta Whisky Act, artificial intelligence, Dale Nally, Nate Glubish

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is planning to experiment with artificial intelligence to help draft a new law defining “Alberta whisky,” officials confirmed. The initiative would make Alberta one of the first jurisdictions to incorporate AI in the legislative process.The proposed Alberta Whisky Act aims to establish clear standards for what qualifies as Alberta whisky, covering aspects from grain selection to distillation techniques. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally emphasized that the pilot project is low-risk and manageable. “If an error occurs, it can be corrected,” he said, highlighting that human oversight will remain central to the process.Technology Minister Nate…