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CBC Explains
Alberta hired more U.S. lobbyists than other provinces, feds since 2000: data
Since 2000, Alberta has hired more U.S. lobbyists than any other province, or even the federal government, according to U.S. regulatory data. But how effective is that approach as a way to influence policy south of the border?
In Depth
Meet your doctor's new assistant — AI
Artificial intelligence tools have arrived at the doctor's office with many potential benefits for health care. But with few rules and many questions, what risks might AI introduce?
CBC Explains
Surgeons continue to advocate consolidating Edmonton's two trauma centres
Edmonton’s trauma surgeons continue to advocate combining the city’s two trauma centres into one — which they say would improve patient outcomes and save money
CBC Investigates
Alberta health authority rejected $240K proposal to resolve orthopedic surgery disruption, documents show
A proposed solution, offered about one month after resident physicians stopped providing on-call support at an Edmonton hospital, was turned down because it wasn't 'cost neutral,' documents say.
Appeals to Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board continue to rise in Edmonton
The number of cases appealed to Alberta's Law Enforcement Review Board increased in 2023, with Edmonton making up the bulk. Experts say the reason for the increase, and why Edmonton has had higher numbers than Calgary for more than a decade, is unclear.
Edmonton homelessness numbers surge toward 5,000, highest recorded since at least 2019
Nearly 2,000 more people than a year ago are experiencing homelessness according to Homeward Trust’s count, which includes people in shelters, sleeping rough and those with only provisional accommodations
Frostbite amputations reached new high in Edmonton, decreased in Calgary last winter
After years of following similar trends in the number of frostbite amputation cases, Edmonton and Calgary diverged last winter: Edmonton set a new record, while Calgary saw figures decrease. The reasons may include how the cities approach homeless encampments and frostbite treatment.
In Depth
Private sector advances proposal for large-scale nuclear power plant in northern Alberta
Energy Alberta wants to build a conventional nuclear power plant in northern Alberta. But is it really the best approach to meeting future electricity needs while fighting climate change?
Could the Ardley dam proposal, studied for nearly a century, actually get built?
The idea of a dam and reservoir east of Red Deer has been contemplated since at least the 1940s. In an era of drought, climate change and population growth, the Alberta government is funding a new study to consider the project once again.
Edmonton police overtime for Oilers playoff run totalled nearly $1.9M
Overtime costs for the Edmonton Police Service during the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup run this year came to nearly $1.9 million, with about $772,000 of that to be covered by the Oilers Entertainment Group.