1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan
Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.
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Homicide reported in Westlock County; man and woman found dead
A man and woman in Westlock County were found dead in their home Wednesday morning.
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WEATHER Josh Classen's forecast: 'Cool' end to the week, big warm-up Sunday
No more snow for the next week (or longer) in Edmonton. But, temperatures WILL slip to sub-0 C highs for the first time since Dec. 1.
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Alberta legislature wraps up fall sitting, passes pension-exit legislation
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Woman killed by police in southeast Edmonton
Police shot and killed a woman in southeast Edmonton on Wednesday.
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Old Strathcona business association expands vandalism grant program, asks governments for more support
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Witnesses lifted car off of girl, 2, who was trapped after N.E. Calgary crash
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'Pseudoscience': Alberta's health minister under fire for naturopathic medicine meeting
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More caffeinated energy drinks pulled from shelves: Here's what was recalled in Canada this week
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Charges laid against man who knew victim of fatal hit-and-run
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'We've always had faith,' McDavid says of Oilers' goaltending after 5th-straight win
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Province expands security infrastructure funding to include Jewish, Muslim schools
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Ice rinks at Victoria Oval, Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park open Friday
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Man charged in 2022 Edmonton shootout arrested with $25K of cocaine: police
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RCMP officer, civilian hurt when truck smashed into cruiser south of Edmonton
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'Drop that knife!': Deadly Edmonton police shooting captured on video
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'Non-stop' crime in Cold Lake proving very taxing on city, local businesses
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Girls, 12, charged in 'violent assault' of woman at Edmonton LRT station
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Gun sighting prompts lockdown of West Edmonton Mall Saturday
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Edmonton Coun. Jennifer Rice offers apology, but says reports she bullied staff are 'inaccurate'
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Edmonton Oilers help bring 'the spirit up' at holiday dinner for families in need
The Edmonton Oilers spent some time connecting with the community Sunday after practice.
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After a disastrous start to their season, the Edmonton Oilers have turned things around in a big way, recording a fifth consecutive victory Wednesday night.
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Strathcona County will host the 25th Alberta Summer Games in 2026, the province announced Wednesday.
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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan
Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.
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Judge rules in favour of NBA star, nullifies purchase of $8M Burlington mansion once occupied by 'crypto king'
A judge has ruled in favour of NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in his lawsuit against a company that sold him a Burlington mansion previously occupied by self-proclaimed ‘crypto king’ Aiden Pleterski.
NFL coach apologizes for crediting 9/11 hijackers for co-ordination in Buffalo Bills team meeting years ago
An emotional Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott acknowledged regret on Thursday for crediting the 9/11 hijackers for their co-ordination during a team meeting four years ago.
Calgary
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Calgary's menorah lighting ceremony takes place without mayor
Members of Calgary's Jewish community gathered in the atrium of city hall Thursday night for the first day of Hanukkah without the city’s leader.
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Overnight snowfall leads to slick, slippery roads in Calgary
Some persistent snow overnight has created some challenging conditions for drivers on the last day of the work week in Calgary.
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'Pseudoscience': Alberta's health minister under fire for naturopathic medicine meeting
Alberta's health minister is facing pushback after taking a meeting focused on naturopathic medicine's role in the province's primary care.
Saskatoon
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Former Sask. Mountie claims he was forced into sex with man he's accused of killing
A former Saskatchewan Mountie charged with first-degree murder says his alleged victim sometimes blackmailed and forced to him have sex.
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Saskatoon care homes may 'chemically manage' residents with drugs, auditor finds
The majority of Saskatoon special care homes may be "chemically" managing residents with anti-psychotic drugs, an independent audit found.
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Saskatoon Blades stand atop eastern conference near halfway point of season
The Saskatoon Blades are back from a long U.S. road trip, and they’re right back in action this weekend with three games in three nights.
Regina
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Regina man charged with murder, attempted murder following unrelated stabbing assaults: police
A 38-year-old Regina man has been charged with second-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder for his alleged involvement in three unrelated incidents in October that left a woman dead, Regina police said.
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No injuries reported in west Regina house fire
Regina Fire says no one was injured after they responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon.
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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection: StatCan
Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection.
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Cape Breton man facing more than 60 sexual offences
A Cape Breton man is facing dozens of charges, including human trafficking and child pornography, in connection with alleged sexual offences involving at least 17 people.
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Prices at the pumps drop across the Maritimes
Motorists in the Maritimes are paying less for gas and diesel after prices decreased overnight in all three provinces.
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Maritimers face longest surgical wait times, far beyond national average
The Maritime provinces are leading the country in lengthy healthcare wait times, showing a stark contrast to the national average.
Toronto
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Man fatally shot by police amid domestic disturbance in Newmarket: SIU
A man is dead after being shot by police officers amid a domestic disturbance north of Toronto Thursday night, the province’s police watchdog says.
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Used clothing store in Toronto's west end evacuated after grenade found inside: police
A used clothing store in Toronto’s west end has been evacuated after a grenade was reportedly found on the premises, police say.
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Driver clocked at 205 km/hr in GTA, licence suspended
A driver in the GTA has had their vehicle impounded and their licence temporarily revoked after being caught driving more than double the speed limit on a major highway.
Montreal
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Quebec set to invoke closure to pass controversial health care reform
The Quebec government says it plans to invoke closure to pass the province's controversial health care reform, Bill 15.
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WEATHER Heavy rain and more snow on the way beginning this weekend in Montreal
First, it was heavy snow, then the cold, and now the Montreal-area is bracing for heavy rain, followed by another round of snow beginning this weekend.
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7 days of strikes for Quebec's Common Front
Unions representing 420,000 Quebec public sector workers are beginning a weeklong strike.
Kitchener
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Waterloo racquet club fire causes $1 million in damage
Damage is estimated at $1 million after flames broke out at the Greystone Racquet Club in Waterloo Friday morning.
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BREAKING
BREAKING WRPS recover 45 stolen vehicles set to be shipped overseas
Waterloo regional police have arrested eight people they believe were working together as part of an organized criminal network to steal vehicles in Waterloo Region and Guelph.
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Ont. woman pleads guilty to defrauding doulas
A Brantford, Ont. woman who faked being pregnant to defraud doulas and obtain care under false pretences has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including fraud, mischief and committing indecent acts.
