Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine shots now available to Albertans
Appointment bookings for the vaccine that targets both the original COVID-19 strain as well as the Omicron variant opened to Albertans on Wednesday.
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Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen
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PM Trudeau supports ending mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules at border
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Shooting in southwest Calgary sends 1 to hospital
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'I'm not a monster': Teen suspect in death of Calgary officer takes stand at trial
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'Are you going to get this man any help?': Video inside Alberta clinic shows man on floor
A video, taken of a man lying on the floor of a Lethbridge, Alta., health clinic has some wondering about the condition of the province's health care system.
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Woman facing murder charge previously killed 2 Saskatoon teens while driving stolen truck
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Saskatoon sees 'significant increase' in ER visits due to kids' respiratory issues
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Saskatoon to offer 3 different sizes of waste bins to residents
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Regina
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Suspicious package a 'hoax device,' no risk to public safety: Regina police
Regina police have determined that a suspicious package found on the 3100 block of Victoria Avenue is a hoax device, posing no threat to the public.
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Riders looking for redemption in final regular season matchup with Blue Bombers
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'We shouldn't have to push people': Most provinces have not made Sept. 30 a stat holiday
While Canada prepares to honour the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, the majority of provinces have not followed the federal government's move to make it a statutory holiday for its workers.
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Trudeau says stronger infrastructure needed after inspecting Fiona damage
Justin Trudeau travelled today to P.E.I., where he inspected damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona and pledged to find ways to build more resilient infrastructure.
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'Shocking' erosion of sand dunes in Prince Edward Island National Park due to Fiona
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Residents of coastal N.L. town sift through rubble of their homes after Fiona
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Toronto Blue Jays' Alek Manoah awarded $100K 'sportsmanship sponsorship' for defending teammate online
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23 people taken to hospital after workplace exposure to hydrochloric acid in St. Catharines
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Polls show race for second heating up in Quebec election
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Record number of early ballots in Quebec election; Legault rejects electoral reform
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PQ volunteer fired after being caught on video stealing rival's flyer
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Kitchener
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Controversial Blair warehouse will be Amazon fulfillment centre
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City council approves additional floors for two high-rise apartments in Kitchener
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Former Schwaben Club in Kitchener selected as new emergency shelter location
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