Councillor wants city to explore decriminalizing possession of small amounts of illegal drugs
On Monday, Edmonton city council will hear a motion that could be the city’s first step toward decriminalizing minor drug offences.
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Stollery Children's Hospital ward to temporarily act as adult emergency patient outflow
Anticipated high patient volumes due to Omicron case surges prompted a new ward in the Stollery Children's Hospital to become an adult emergency outflow centre temporarily.
Chilly challenge to raise money for multiple sclerosis
An Edmonton man will spend three nights in an igloo he built if he raises money for multiple sclerosis (MS) research.
Cheerleaders, parents frustrated with EPSB short notice not allowing them to attend Expo Centre event due to COVID-19 rules
Some cheerleaders and parents from two Edmonton Public Schools are frustrated with the district after they were not allowed to attend a competition in person this weekend.
2 charged in connection with Morinville, Alta., armed robbery: RCMP
Two people face multiple charges in connection to an armed robbery of a business in Morinville, Alta.
'It's all about pets': Edmonton Pet Expo returns for more family fun
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New art exhibit uncovers history, impacts of racism in Alberta
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NATO sends ships and fighter jets east, Ireland rejects Russia drills
NATO said Monday that it's putting extra forces on standby and sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe as Russia continues its troop build-up near Ukraine.
Two Canadians killed in Mexico shooting had criminal connections: Mexican reports
While Canadian authorities have yet to confirm the identities of the three Canadians shot at a resort near Playa de Carmen, Mexico, reports from Mexican media indicate that at least one Canadian killed was allegedly linked to an international criminal organization.
Australian admits abducting Cleo Smith, 4, from family tent
A man pleaded guilty Monday to abducting 4-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's camping tent on Australia's west coast last year.
Man charged in Canada-U.S. human-smuggling scheme to appear in U.S. court
A Florida man is set to appear in U.S. court today, charged with sneaking migrants across the Canada-U.S. border in a perilous human-smuggling scheme that cost the lives of four people, including an infant.
Dany Fortin to appear in Quebec court over sexual assault case
The senior military officer once tasked with overseeing Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive will be in a Quebec courtroom today to face allegations of sexual misconduct.
'Shadow pandemic': Advocates worry lockdowns have fuelled surge in partner violence
Pandemic home-based quarantines effectively put women under heightened levels of control from abusive partners, advocates say.
5 things to know for Monday, January 24, 2022
NATO is sending more ships and fighter jets to eastern Europe, a man charged in a human-smuggling scheme at the Canada-U.S. border will appear in court, and Dany Fortin will be in a courtroom to face allegations of sexual misconduct. Here's what you need to know today.
Human rights groups concerned after Afghan women allegedly abducted after protest
Following the alleged abduction of several female Afghan protestors from their homes a few days ago, the United Nations is urging the Taliban to provide information on their whereabouts.
U.K. court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's bid to prevent U.S. extradition
Britain's High Court is set to rule Monday on whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can take his fight against U.S. extradition to the U.K. Supreme Court.
Calgary
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'They are hurting people': Convoy organizer says many truckers are against COVID-19 restrictions
A convoy, made up of many truck drivers who say they've had enough of the restrictions imposed on their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to hit the road this week.
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Man shot several times during suspected 'targeted' attack: CPS
A man was sent to hospital Sunday after being shot several times while he was in the hallway of an apartment building, according to Calgary police.
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Large fire breaks out at mushroom farm north of Calgary
A fire broke out at a mushroom farm north of Calgary Sunday afternoon, but police say everyone is safe.
Saskatoon
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Sask. cattle producers facing feed shortages
Saskatchewan cattle producers are now facing feed issues for their livestock due to the drought the province experienced last summer.
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Moe, Trudeau share condolences to mark 6-year anniversary of La Loche shooting
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared their condolences to mark the six year anniversary of the La Loche shooting that killed four people and injured seven others on Jan. 22, 2016.
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Canadians now have to be fully vaccinated to cross the U.S. land border
A new requirement for all non-Americans entering the United States at a land border to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has come into effect.
Regina
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Sask. reports no new deaths, 1,629 new cases
Saskatchewan has broken its daily new case record for the fifth time this month, with 1,629 new cases reported Sunday. The previous record was set Jan. 22, with 1,483 new daily cases.
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Sask. figure skater grabs silver in Germany competition
A figure skater from Dubuc, Sask. and his partner are back from the Bavarian Open Figure Skating competition in Germany after placing second in junior pairs with their long program.
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Sask. cattle producers facing feed shortages
Saskatchewan cattle producers are now facing feed issues for their livestock due to the drought the province experienced last summer.
Atlantic
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N.S. students who stay home will receive learning materials from teachers
A week after in-person learning resumed in Nova Scotia, teachers are being told that in addition to in-class learning, they must also provide lessons for students who choose to stay home during the latest spike in COVID-19 cases.
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Homeless encampments being dismantled in Fredericton
With two fires caused by propane heaters inside tents last week, Fredericton's homeless encampments are being dismantled for the winter.
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Convoy of trucks gather at N.B./N.S. border to show frustration over vaccine mandates
There were several protests against COVID-19 restrictions in the Maritimes on Sunday, including a significant convoy at the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia border.
Toronto
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Ontario dip to 3,797 as ICU admissions climb to 604
Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in Ontario dropped to 3,797 while ICU admissions reached 604 on Sunday.
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Two teens seriously injured in Fairview Mall stabbing; 3 suspects arrested
Three suspects have been arrested after a stabbing in a mall in North York Sunday afternoon that left two teenagers injured.
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Toronto Public Health confirms COVID-19-related death in young person
Health officials in Toronto have confirmed the COVID-19-related death of a person under the age of 19.
Montreal
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Quebec to unveil its first-dose strategy for the unvaccinated
Quebec will announce its plan to give unvaccinated Quebecers their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday afternoon.
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Dany Fortin to appear in Quebec court over sexual assault case
The senior military officer once tasked with overseeing Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive will be in a Quebec courtroom today to face allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Jacob Panetta dropped from Jacksonville Icemen after 'racist gesture' made towards Jordan Subban
New Jersey Devils defenceman P.K. Subban did not mince words on social media calling out Jacksonville Icemen defenceman Jacob Panetta of the East Coast Hockey League after an apparent racist gesture made against P.K.'s brother Jordan Subban of the South Carolina Stingrays.
Ottawa
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NEW THIS MORNING | Ottawa's top doctor to provide COVID-19 update one week before restrictions begin to ease
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Kitchener
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Fatal fire on Weber Street contained to single apartment unit
One person has died after a single-unit apartment fire on Weber Street in Kitchener.
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'We regret any inconvenience': Students receive poor-fitting masks from school board
Students from the Wellington Catholic District School Board received masks that were too big ahead of the return to in-person learning, according to the board.
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One person dead following Simcoe house fire
One person is dead after a residential fire in Simcoe late Saturday evening.
