Alberta

3 Minutes

Canada Labour

Thousands rally for public schools during one-day strike by Edmonton education workers

PV November 4, 2024

AFL president calls rally the largest labour gathering in Alberta history PV Alberta Bureau Public schools support staff in Edmonton held a one-day strike on October 25, defying attempts by the Edmonton Public School...

3 Minutes

Canada Climate and environment

As wildfires rage, capitalism doubles down on fossil fuels

PV August 19, 2024

By Salman Zafar Scientists have been warning against the catastrophic impact of burning fossil fuel for decades now. Summers are becoming more intense every passing year and, like much of the world, Canada is...

4 Minutes

Canada Climate and environment

NFU convention discusses challenges to farming and food security

PV August 13, 2024

By Jeremy Abbott The National Farmers Union Region 7 (Alberta) Convention took place on August 3-4 and brought into focus several struggles that are facing farmers and food security in Alberta. The convention was...

4 Minutes

Canada Climate and environment

Coalition says Alberta Energy Regulator captured by Big Carbon, calls for overhaul of agency

PV May 8, 2024

PV staff After repeated failures to adequately regulate energy development in Alberta, a new coalition of eight environmental, Indigenous, scientific and community organizations are calling for the removal of fossil fuel representatives from the...