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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 in critical condition after fall from eighth floor balcony in west Edmonton

A 39-year-old man is alive after falling from an eighth floor balcony in west Edmonton on Sunday morning.

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.

'You are strong enough': Muslim women offered self defence classes in wake of attacks

There’s a sense of fear in Edmonton’s Muslim community after several attacks on Black, Muslim women in recent weeks.

'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.

'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes

'Schitt's Creek,' the Canadian comedy series created by the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy that dominated September's Emmy Awards, is the winner of the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical TV series.

'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.

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'Nomadland,' 'Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Golden Globes

With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to 'Nomadland,' 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' 'The Crown' and 'Schitt's Creek.'

In this Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Golden Globes signage appears on the red carpet at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes

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.

'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.

Story of 7-year-old girl selling lemonade to pay for brain surgery sparks outrage, empathy

The story of a 7-year-old girl from Alabama selling lemonade to help to pay for her own brain surgery has caused an uproar on the internet, with many calling it an indictment of the U.S. healthcare system.