Naheed Nenshi

The National Energy Board moved to calm the waters of Canada's pipeline debate as it laid the framework for its review of a major cross-country project called Energy East.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley received a resounding vote of confidence at her NDP convention in Calgary on Saturday, after promising to move ahead with a minimum wage hike to $15/hour

Wood Buffalo Mayor Melissa Blake said she was "particularly NDP-loving" on Saturday as she told New Democrats about her escape from Fort McMurray.

"We didn't have a respectful tone yesterday. We express regret for how things unfolded. The intention was never to embarrass the (Alberta) premier or the premier of Ontario."