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More than 2 dozen cases of U.K. variant reported in Alberta on Sunday

Alberta reported 301 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and 29 cases of the B.1.1.7 UK variant.

Waitress Tracy Laveque serves patrons as they enjoy dining in at Hunter's Country Kitchen, as Alberta begins Step 1 of a plan to ease restrictions, in Carstairs, Alta., Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta expecting to ease some restrictions on Monday

Alberta’s reopen strategy could see further health measures lifted on Monday. Retail, gyms and fitness centres could see restrictions eased, when it comes to capacity.

More Alberta businesses could be breathing a sigh of relief as a number of COVID-19 restrictions are expected to be lifted on Monday.

Man falls from eighth floor balcony in west Edmonton, ASIRT investigating

A man fell from an eighth floor balcony in Edmonton on Sunday, prompting an investigation from the province's police watch dog.

Police say a man fell eight floors from a balcony in this building in west Edmonton. ASIRT is investigating.

Pokemon payday: Edmonton man sells Charizard card for $8K

An Edmonton man is $8,000 richer thanks to his childhood love of Pokemon.

'I don't feel alone at all': Edmontonians stay connected through virtual fitness

Unable to actually travel during the pandemic, some Edmontonians have been visiting other parts of the world virtually by way of online fitness classes offered by the city.

Former Edmonton MLA, school trustee dies from cancer

Former Edmonton MLA and school board trustee Janice Sarich has died from cancer.

Alberta new case trend continues gradual increase as province reports 415 new cases Saturday

Alberta's rate of daily new cases of COVID-19 continued a gradual upward trend on Saturday with the province reporting 415 new infections.

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New | Spacewalking astronauts prep station for new solar wings

Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Sunday to install support frames for new, high-efficiency solar panels arriving at the International Space Station later this year.

Blood tests could be early indicator of COVID-19 severity: study

A new study says that blood tests may be the key for doctors to get an idea of what to expect when treating COVID-19 patients.

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Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss

Taking the stage for the first time since leaving office, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Republican Party unity, even as he exacerbated intraparty divisions and trumpeted lies about the election in a speech that made clear he intends to remain a dominant political force.

Former U.S. president Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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NEW | 'It was a boondoggle': Chaotic scenes in hotel quarantines frustrate travellers

Travellers say they're frustrated by long wait times to book hotel quarantines and chaotic service during their stays.

Vaccine tourism is both unethical and bad for business, experts say

Executives who engage in so-called 'vaccine tourism' show both an ethical disregard for those less fortunate and a surprising lack of business acumen, experts argue.

'Terrible judgment': Vancouver police fine host of gender reveal party for breaking COVID-19 rules

Police say they have issued a $2,300 fine to the host of a gender reveal party in downtown Vancouver for violating the provincial health order banning gatherings.

U.S. expects first shipments of Johnson and Johnson vaccine to be delivered Tuesday

Initial deliveries of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine should start on Tuesday, helping to boost vaccination rates across the country, senior administration officials said on Sunday.