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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Listed lakeshore properties a scarce sighting in Alberta
Article content That's especially true around Pigeon Lake, one of Alberta's most well-known recreational water bodies where waterfront properties can exceed $650,000 with upgraded, three-season properties easily exceeding $1 million. It's a Canada-wide challenge for buyers, as lakefront properties are obviously limited in number despite the nation having plenty of fresh water bodies. And that's despite demand taking a hit this year due to tariff troubles, notes the recent Re/Max Canada's 2025 Canadian Cabin & Cottage Trends Report. It found nearly six in 10 respondents cited the trade turmoil as a headwind for buying a recreational property in 2025. 'Until this issue is resolved, and we really don't know how long it will be until it is, we're definitely seeing that as a dampening factor,' says Don Kottick, president of Re/Max Canada. Given the uncertainty, the recreational market in Canada is expected to see relatively flat price growth, up less than two per cent by year's end over the end of 2024, the report forecasts.
Global News
3 days ago
- Global News
Arrest warrants out for 2 men who fled Alberta Hospital psychiatric facility
The Edmonton Police Service is searching for two men who escaped the Edmonton psychiatric facility where they were being held. Arrest warrants have been issued for Justin Somers, 39, and Coletan Bearhead, 29, who were both last seen Tuesday night fleeing from Alberta Hospital, near Fort Road in northeast Edmonton. Police said the duo were reportedly seen running towards 18 Street around 7 p.m. Somers and Bearhead are now unlawfully at large, considered dangerous and should not be approached, EPS said. Somers is five feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 250 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes, and a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and camouflage pants. View full screen View full screen Previous Image Next Image Close Modal Gallery This isn't the first time Somers has escaped: in 2015, while on an outing to the Kinsmen Recreation Centre, he disappeared after using the bathroom. Story continues below advertisement A Canada-wide warrant was issued and Somers was found two days later in west Edmonton. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The man with schizophrenia was being held at Alberta Hospital after being charged with second-degree murder for the 2011 stomping death of a fellow inmate at the Edmonton Remand Centre, but found not criminally responsible in 2013. Court heard that Somers was in a cell in May 2011 for breaching bail conditions when he attacked Barry Stewart. The 60-year-old man had been arrested after failing to pay a fine for riding on public transit without paying the fare. Both Somers and Stewart were assessed as having mental health issues and the recommendation was for a special unit to accommodate that but there was no room, so they were placed together after consultation with a psychologist. Stewart was asleep on the floor when Somers climbed onto a concrete bench and jumped with both feet onto Stewart's head. Somers' trial was told the accused stomped on Stewart's head 26 times before he was stopped by guards. He was deemed in a psychiatric assessment as a possible risk to other people. View full screen View full screen Previous Image Next Image Close Modal Gallery Bearhead is six feet tall and weighs approximately 220 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, a moustache and pierced ears. He was last seen wearing a red hat, a red shirt, a black hoodie and black pants. Story continues below advertisement He also has a history of mental health conditions and is known to be very violent, according to a most wanted alert from the Edmonton Police Service in 2024. Alberta Hospital has inpatient and outpatient programs and treats both patients who are there voluntarily and people under court orders. — with files from The Canadian Press
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Toronto Sun
HUNTER: Will suspected double killer Saed 'Styles' Osman ever be found?
Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Article content And when you allegedly fire 70-odd bullets outside a nightclub into a crowd of people, then you can be fairly judged as a homicidal maniac. Now, Edmonton detectives say, Osman has been charged with an additional murder two years before he allegedly turned a Saturday night into a shooting gallery. He is now in the wind with a Canada-wide warrant and a $50,000 reward hanging over his head. Investigators believe he could still be in Edmonton or maybe Saskatchewan. There is also a good chance he is in the Toronto area — where he's from — or the ugly reality that he may have left the country for a hiding spot in Somalia. Osman first hit the headlines on March 12, 2022. Cops were called around 2:45 a.m. to Edmonton's Ertale Lounge after reports that shots had been fired. That was an understatement, of course.
Canada Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Canada Standard
Labour Market Ministers taking action to improve labour mobility in Canada
Canada News Centre 28 May 2025, 20:23 GMT+10 May 28, 2025 Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down barriers to labour mobility as one of the strategies to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs and unlock the full economic potential of free trade within Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families and the Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia. Over recent months, the FLMM has accelerated efforts to address labour mobility barriers, strengthen Canada's workforce and get individuals working faster. Ministers agreed that concrete progress has been made on labour mobility, with some jurisdictions having introduced legislation with more ambitious timelines and launched new initiatives to further break down barriers and reduce administrative burden. Ministers agreed on the actions to be taken by governments to build a more resilient, adaptable and mobile workforce to support stronger domestic economic growth. This aligns with a commitment made to the First Ministers earlier this year, to collaborate with the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) on developing a plan for Canada-wide credential recognition that takes into account the unique characteristics of each jurisdiction, such as language provisions, by June 1, 2025. Ministers look forward to providing the CIT with an update on their action plan for labour mobility. Ministers discussed the value of conducting consultations to determine the best approach while continuing to explore additional opportunities to bolster economic growth, productivity and support for workers. Ministers also discussed possible collaboration with other ministerial tables to tackle areas linked to labour mobility, such as occupational health and safety training and licensing. Ministers committed to continued information sharing across orders of government and to meet regularly as part of their focused efforts to build a resilient Canadian workforce and economy. Finally, Ministers reiterated the vital role of Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs), which empower the provinces and territories to deliver tailored employment assistance and reskilling services that respond to the unique needs of their respective labour markets. Provincial and territorial ministers reaffirmed their position on the need for additional LMTA funding to support workers in Canada and ensure effective tariff-related responses at this critical time. The federal minister committed to further discussions with provincial and territorial ministers on LMTA modernization. About the ForumThe FLMM was established in 1983 as an intergovernmental forum aimed at strengthening cooperation on federal, provincial and territorial labour market priorities.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Labour Market Ministers taking action to improve labour mobility in Canada
GATINEAU, QC, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Federal, provincial and territorial Forum of Labour Market Ministers (FLMM) met virtually on Monday to discuss progress on their joint commitment to breaking down barriers to labour mobility as one of the strategies to mitigate the negative effects of tariffs and unlock the full economic potential of free trade within Canada. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families and the Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia. Over recent months, the FLMM has accelerated efforts to address labour mobility barriers, strengthen Canada's workforce and get individuals working faster. Ministers agreed that concrete progress has been made on labour mobility, with some jurisdictions having introduced legislation with more ambitious timelines and launched new initiatives to further break down barriers and reduce administrative burden. Ministers agreed on the actions to be taken by governments to build a more resilient, adaptable and mobile workforce to support stronger domestic economic growth. This aligns with a commitment made to the First Ministers earlier this year, to collaborate with the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) on developing a plan for Canada-wide credential recognition that takes into account the unique characteristics of each jurisdiction, such as language provisions, by June 1, 2025. Ministers look forward to providing the CIT with an update on their action plan for labour mobility. Ministers discussed the value of conducting consultations to determine the best approach while continuing to explore additional opportunities to bolster economic growth, productivity and support for workers. Ministers also discussed possible collaboration with other ministerial tables to tackle areas linked to labour mobility, such as occupational health and safety training and licensing. Ministers committed to continued information sharing across orders of government and to meet regularly as part of their focused efforts to build a resilient Canadian workforce and economy. Finally, Ministers reiterated the vital role of Labour Market Transfer Agreements (LMTAs), which empower the provinces and territories to deliver tailored employment assistance and reskilling services that respond to the unique needs of their respective labour markets. Provincial and territorial ministers reaffirmed their position on the need for additional LMTA funding to support workers in Canada and ensure effective tariff-related responses at this critical time. The federal minister committed to further discussions with provincial and territorial ministers on LMTA modernization. About the Forum The FLMM was established in 1983 as an intergovernmental forum aimed at strengthening cooperation on federal, provincial and territorial labour market priorities. "To build one Canadian economy, we need to make it easier for workers in every province and territory to find good jobs. Canada's labour market ministers agree. We can do more and faster—and today, we set out to do that together." - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Federal Minister of Jobs and Families, and Co-Chair of the FLMM "By strengthening labour mobility and breaking down barriers to credential recognition, we can help Canadians get to work faster—no matter where their skills are needed. This kind of collaboration is key to building a more resilient workforce and supporting long-term prosperity across the country." - Honourable Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration of Nova Scotia and Co-Chair of the FLMM. SOURCE Employment and Social Development Canada View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
