Edmonton-area classes pushed online as COVID-19 staffing pressures continue
As Omicron spreads in the Edmonton area, more schools are moving classes online due to mounting staff absences.
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Alberta justice minister to 'step back' from duties, review of his conduct after traffic ticket coming: Kenney
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Calgary road crews prepare for blast of winter weather overnight
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Saskatoon police lay charges after seizure of firearm, drugs during traffic stop
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FCL to build nation's largest renewable diesel facility, canola processing plant in Regina
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Premier Moe's approval rating up slightly, remains below 50%: poll
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'Mommy will always be here': Regina mother continues search for 7-year-old daughter
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N.S. reports four more deaths related to COVID-19; 73 in hospital due to virus Monday
Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting four new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
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New Brunswick reports two COVID-19 related deaths Monday, 322 health-care workers test positive for the virus
New Brunswick health officials reported two more deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
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Daycare dilemma: Private operators say 'socialist takeover' will drive most out of business
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What to expect on Tuesday after Toronto's snowstorm
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Mayor John Tory declares 'major snow storm condition' after blizzard batters Toronto
Toronto Mayor John Tory is declaring a 'major snow storm condition' to remove the snow left behind by a blizzard Monday morning that forced the closure of schools and major roadways across the city.
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When will the City of Toronto plow my street?
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Montreal
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Quebec girl, 4, dies of 'circumstances related to COVID-19,' hospital centre says
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Organizer of Sunwing trip is back in Montreal -- and got ticketed for breaking curfew
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McGill social work students plan to strike from in-person classes, stay online
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Kitchener
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‘This is a snowmageddon’: Waterloo Region rocked by largest winter storm in years
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Region cancels Monday waste collection due to winter storm
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Waterloo Region reports 30 more COVID-19 hospitalizations, 2 new deaths
The Region of Waterloo reported two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday, along with 30 more hospitalizations.
