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Here's how Edmontonians marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
From a new garden on the Alberta Legislature Grounds, to cultural performances and history lessons – people in the Edmonton area marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with different events over the weekend.
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Jessica Campbell, Kori Cheverie breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL
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Alberta says first steps to reform provincial health delivery system coming this fall
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After 40 years, Edmonton's Queen Elizabeth Planetarium reopens
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Watch: Hawrelak Park rehabilitation progress
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New river valley pedestrian bridge opens in south Edmonton
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Federal prisoner with terminal illness granted parole on compassionate grounds to die outside of jail
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Airbnb guest who rented a room tied up, robbed Georgia homeowner at gunpoint, police say
Police say a man who used Airbnb to rent a room in Georgia ended up robbing the home's owner at gunpoint.
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Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada
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Flames assistant GM Chris Snow dies from ALS complications
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University of Calgary physicist joins other scientists in quest for anti-matter
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Suspects in Saskatoon emergency scam identified themselves as law enforcement, police say
Saskatoon police are warning the public about alleged fraudsters identifying themselves as police officers as part of a grandparent, or emergency scam.
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'Team Bruce': Sask. man honoured by hockey team with special jersey
A Prince Albert hockey team wore a special jersey at their opening game to raise money for cancer and honour a prominent member of the local sports community.
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Saskatoon hosts 'Rock Your Roots' Walk for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
In Saskatoon, this important day began with a remarkable display of unity as thousands of individuals came together for the "Rock Your Roots Walk."
Regina
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'Take away a greater understanding': Events held in Regina for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The colour orange was a common colour donned on Saturday, as hundreds braved the rainy conditions to take part in the third National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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Regina's German community celebrates Oktoberfest
On Saturday, Regina's German community celebrated Oktoberfest, an event held at the German Club.
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AI and data centres drink up billions of litres of water, experts say. This is why
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Rothesay Netherwood School honours late first recruit with memorial tournament
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N.S. RCMP arrest man on province-wide warrant
RCMP in Nova Scotia say they have arrested a man on a province-wide arrest warrant on Saturday.
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Apple farmers in N.S. doing fine despite a challenging season
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Nearly 500 tenants from 5 apartment buildings in Toronto are now on rent strike
More than 100 tenants at 1440 and 1442 Lawrence Avenue West will go on rent strike Sunday joining the ranks of nearly 500 residents who have been withholding payments since early summer.
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2-month old puppy stolen during armed carjacking of Porsche in Toronto, police say
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Police search for suspects after armed robbery at Mississauga outlet mall
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Montreal
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CHUM brings back mask mandate as COVID-19 cases rise
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the University of Montreal Hospital (CHUM) is bringing back its mask mandate starting Monday. The rule applies to anyone entering a patient’s room or care area—including visitors, staff and physicians, a CHUM spokesperson confirmed in a statement to CTV News on Saturday.
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Communication system used by Montreal police, firefighters suffers outage overnight
The radio system used by Montreal police and firefighters suddenly stopped working overnight, cutting off communication for about two hours.
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Quebec public-sector unions continue to see strong support for strike mandates
Members of several Quebec public-sector unions are continuing to vote in favour of strike mandates by large margins.
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Most read stories of the week: Hit and run trial, encampment cleared, changes for CTV Kitchener
Sentencing in a hit and run trial, a Cambridge encampment being cleared, and some big changes for CTV Kitchener round out the most-read stories of the week.
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Ontario's minimum wage just went up. Here's what you need to know
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Driver allegedly speeding tells OPP they’re late for tee time
A driver is facing speeding charges after allegedly telling Ontario Province Police, “I am running late for my tee time.”
