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What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum
Alberta referendum: What voters need to know
THE CANADIAN PRESS/James Maclennan
Referendum day in Alberta is on Monday.
The provincial referendum has 10 questions about immigration policy, constitutional reform, and whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a binding, second referendum on quitting the country.
Advance voting locations opened Tuesday and close Saturday night.
Over 1,400 polling stations will be open Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here's what to expect when you go to vote:
How long will it take?
Get familiar with the ballot questions ahead of time, which are on the Elections Alberta website. Officials say it will help avoid confusion and delays.
They say they're expecting a record turnout of between 80 and 85 per cent of Alberta's nearly three million electors.
You have as much time as you want to fill in the 10 ballots, but officials estimate it will take most people about two minutes.
What identification is needed?
You should get a "where to vote" card in the mail ahead of time if you're registered. Otherwise, visit Elections Alberta’s website to find out where to vote.
You must vote in your electoral division during advance voting or at your assigned location on Monday.
You’ll need one government-issued ID with your correct name, current address and photo, such as a driver's licence. You can use two pieces of ID that both have your full name, with one showing your current address.
There are 50 forms of acceptable ID listed on Elections Alberta’s website that can be one of those two pieces, from a library card or a hunting licence to a bank statement or vehicle registration.
Elections Alberta says it will accept expired forms of ID, including a certificate of Indian Status Card, provided it still has the correct name.
Another option, in special circumstances, is to bring an attestation form signed by an authorized person such as a First Nation band manager or a student housing staffer.
What if I’m not registered to vote?
A voting officer will ask you to sign a declaration that confirms your eligibility — including that you are a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old and that you normally reside in Alberta.
How many ballots are there?
There are 10 ballots, in different colours for easy identification. You can mark some of them, all of them or none. Your choice.
The ballots go into separate boxes to make it easier to count them and to lessen the chances of a mistake spoiling one long ballot.
What if I’m still in line when the polls close at 8 p.m.?
Stay in line. Don’t leave. You will be allowed to vote.
How long before I know the results?
By law, the votes need to be counted by hand within 48 hours.
Question 10 — about separation — is to be counted first. Officials say early results are to be released after 8 p.m. Monday, with the final count announced in the early hours Tuesday.
The results of the other nine questions should be completed and announced by Wednesday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 17, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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This gorgeous Ontario town was named among the top 10 destinations in the world for 2027
It's just road trip from Toronto.
If you're already planning some adventures for 2027, you'll want to keep this beautiful small town in mind.
With storybook streets, quaint shops, and old-world charm, it was recently named one of the world's top destinations to visit next year.
The best part is, you don't need to get on a plane or even leave the country to discover this gem. The town is located just a road trip from Toronto, so you can add a little getaway to your travel plans without venturing too far from home.
Expedia has just unveiled its largest travel report of the year, Unpack '27, which highlights the destinations and travel behaviours expected to shape the year ahead.
The 2027 Destinations of the Year list spotlights some of the world's fastest-rising travel hotspots, based on search data showing where travellers are most eager to go next.
Ontario's Niagara-on-the-Lake ranked ninth on the list, with searches up 35% year after year.
According to Expedia, it's "one of Canada's best-preserved 19th-century towns," and has "storybook streets" with"Victorian-era shopfronts and tea rooms."
You can spend a day wandering through the Heritage District, which looks like it was plucked from a postcard. The area is dotted with gift shops, gourmet cafes, boutiques, and more.
The town is also home to several spas and boutique hotels where you can relax and get pampered. Located about an hour and a half from Toronto, it's an idyllic spot for a weekend getaway or longer.
There are attractions to explore as well, from the Shaw Festival Theatre to Icewine Festivals and more.
One of Niagara-on-the-Lake's main attractions is the surrounding wineries. Nestled in the heart of wine country, the town is home to 40 distinct wineries, with even more to visit in the broader Niagara region.
Popular spots include Peller Estates Winery, Trius Winery, Two Sisters Vineyards, Inniskillin Wines, and Konzelmann Estate Winery, great for sipping, dining, and soaking up views.
Niagara-on-the-Lake was the only Canadian destination to make Expedia's 2027 Destinations of the Year list. South Lake Tahoe, U.S., was crowned the top destination for 2027, followed by Hyogo, Japan, and Punta del Este, Uruguay.
You can find the full ranking of Expedia's 2027 Destinations of the Year here.
With its historic charm, quaint streets, and stunning wineries, it's no surprise Niagara-on-the-Lake is one of the world's top travel spots for 2027.
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Feds confirm funding for rare disease research as other questions unanswered
Feds confirm funding for rare disease research
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
The federal government confirmed at a meeting of Canadian health ministers that it is extending a funding deal on rare disease research, while wider questions on health-care funding remain unanswered.
Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel told her provincial and territorial counterparts that the $500 million in annual funding for the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases that was set to expire next year will now be funded on an ongoing basis.
The minister said she also reached an agreement on next steps in talks to deal with other funding issues, including minimum increases for the Canada Health Transfer and the long-term fate of other bilateral agreements.
Michel confirmed late Wednesday that the federal government would extend by one year $1.2 billion in annual funding for mental health, addictions and home care.
She said Friday that the one-year extension on funding that was set to expire in March was to help bridge provinces to the new fall budget schedule.
Michel says she and her regional counterparts agreed they would have another meeting before the end of this year to talk about longer-term funding plans.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 16, 2026.
By Ian Bickis | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Urgences-santé engage des étudiants pour l'été et c'est payé jusqu'à 22,91 $/h
Et tu n'as pas besoin d'être ambulancier.
Si tu n'as pas encore trouvé une job pour cet été, sache que l'organisation ambulancière Urgences-santé recrute présentement des étudiant.es à temps plein pour la saison estivale. L'équipe médicale recherche des préposé.es à l'entretien pour les ambulances, les équipements et la bâtisse. Tu pourrais recevoir un salaire allant jusqu'à 22,91 $ de l'heure et même t'ouvrir des portes dans le domaine de la santé.
Pour appliquer, quelques conditions sont demandées. Tu devras donc t'assurer de posséder un diplôme d'études secondaires, de détenir un permis de conduire de classe 5, d'être capable de soulever des charges d'au moins 40 kg et bien parler et écrire le français. Si tu as déjà travaillé dans un poste similaire ou que tu possèdes déjà des connaissances médicales, c'est encore mieux.
Si tu es choisi.e, tu auras plusieurs tâches à accomplir comme vérifier la conformité des équipements, effectuer des réparations et faire l'inventaire ainsi que le nettoyage du matériel paramédical. Tu devras vraiment t'assurer que tout fonctionne bien pour que le personnel de gestions de crise, comme les ambulancier.ères, puissent bien faire leur travail. Tu pourrais aussi être amené.e à t'occuper de l'inspection des véhicules d'urgence. Les quarts de travail par jour peuvent être assez longs et sont généralement de 8 à 12 heures.
L'offre comprend des avantages non négligeables comme un salaire horaire plus élevé que le salaire minimum au Québec ainsi que plusieurs avantages sociaux. Tu pourrais aussi recevoir des primes de soir, de nuit ou de fin de semaine.
Si tu souhaites avoir un emploi durant ta scolarité, Urgences-santé mentionne dans son offre que tu pourrais bien avoir l'option de travailler à temps partiel durant l'année scolaire si tu désires rester dans l'équipe.
Sache par contre que les disponibilités demandées sont plutôt particulières. Tu devras être disponible 24/7 et une fin de semaine sur deux pour une période de quatre mois. Tu seras placé.e sur une liste de rappel, aucun nombre d'heures de travail n'est garanti, mais dès ton inscription sur la liste tu as la chance d'accumuler de l'ancienneté.
Il te faudra aussi être disponible pour te déplacer aux trois centres d'Urgences-santé soit à Montréal, Laval et à Lasalle.
Préposé.e chez Urgences-santé
Salaire : entre 19,95 $ et 22,91 $
Compagnie : Urgences-santé
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