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After just a few hours of debate, Quebec's National Assembly voted unanimously Thursday evening to pass a new bill that would prohibit anti-vaccine protesters from demonstrating near schools, daycares, and hospitals -- an offence punishable by a fine of up to $12,000.
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Canadians with the lowest credit ratings repaid the most credit card debt in the first year of the pandemic as part of a wave of non-mortgage debt repayments, Statistics Canada said Monday.
Seniors cut off from income supplement after receiving emergency benefits
New Democrats say they've have been flooded with calls from Canadians aged 65 and up who suddenly find themselves cut off from monthly government payments due to the pandemic benefits they relied on last year.
Canada Recovery Benefit now unavailable to people who didn't file taxes in 2019, 2020
The Canada Recovery Benefit is now unavailable to people who haven't yet filed their taxes for 2019 or 2020, according to recent changes on the Government of Canada’s website.
Canada extends pandemic benefits through to Oct. 23
The federal government is tapping the brakes on its plans to phase out pandemic aid programs this summer, deciding instead to freeze benefits at current levels and extend help by an extra month beyond the previously planned end date.
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Alberta reported 1,660 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths on Thursday.
Man killed, another injured in south Edmonton roadway shooting
Two men were rushed to hospital after an apparent drive-by shooting in south Edmonton Thursday night.
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While five front-running mayoral candidates faced off in a forum Thursday afternoon, the other candidate, Mike Nickel, was serving hot dogs in the parking lot of his campaign office.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Hinshaw offers stern warning about COVID-19 parties
Alberta Health is investigating whether an Edson party advertising itself as a “get COVID” event to build up natural immunity to the virus actually happened.
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Mayor Don Iveson says the city is examining whether it should follow Calgary’s lead in implementing a bylaw requiring businesses to check for proof of vaccinations.
Third party garbage collector hopes to see uptick under Edmonton's new system
A new Edmonton company is hoping to capitalize on the city's latest garbage pickup strategy.
26-year-old man charged after Red Deer break-and-enter shooting
A 26-year-old man from Red Deer faces charges in connection to a confrontation with police during a break-and-enter call.
Central Edmonton elementary school moves to online learning
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Alberta premier too tied up in politics, should let medical pros handle COVID: NDP
Alberta's Opposition leader says it's time Premier Jason Kenney hand over public health decisions related to the COVID-19 crisis to medical professionals.
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Canada's costly election: Could $600M have been spent elsewhere?
After the most expensive election in Canadian history resulted in little change politically, many are asking whether it was worth the $610-million price tag and where else that money could have been spent.
Sask. health-care workers on the brink of being overwhelmed as COVID-19 ICU cases climb
Inside hospitals across Saskatchewan, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, health-care workers are reporting a worsening crisis, with record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations pushing the health-care system to the brink.
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Brian Laundrie left home without phone or wallet, source says
A source close to the family of Brian Laundrie says Gabby Petito's fiance, who is now the subject of a federal warrant, left his parents' Florida home last Tuesday without his cell phone and wallet.
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