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Alberta reports 12 deaths, 442 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday

Alberta has reported 442 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday after 7,786 tests were completed on Monday.

Alberta chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw updates media on the COVID-19 situation in Edmonton on Friday, March 20, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Kenney, Notley both upset with Trudeau's choice of environment minister

A pair of rival Alberta politicians had a rare moment of agreement on Tuesday: both are unhappy with the prime minister's pick for environment minister.

Premier Jason Kenney and NDP leader Rachel Notley both express concerns about Canada's new environment minister on Oct. 26, 2021.

Alberta barely rejects permanent daylight time; majority supports ending equalization

A tiny majority of Albertans voted against the province adopting year-round daylight time in the referendum by Alberta’s United Conservative government.

B.C. offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to everyone 12 and up next year

The B.C. government has announced that booster shots of COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to several vulnerable groups before the end of the year, and to the broader population beginning in January.

Canada's doctors call on new health minister to address 'health workforce crisis'

Following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle and the addition of a new cabinet role to address mental health, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is calling on the new health ministers to address the ‘health workforce crisis’ caused by pandemic burnout and stress.

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WEATHER | Edmonton weather for Oct. 27: Clearing, breezy and warm (again)

The "warm" weather continues (well...warm for October).

Firefighters mount AHS court challenge over 'unconstitutional' vaccine mandate

A group of firefighters have said they plan to take Alberta Health Services to court over the vaccine mandate.

'An astoundingly failing grade': 70 per cent of Albertans say health care has declined under UCP

A majority of Albertans — 70 per cent — say the province’s health-care system has gotten worse over the last two years, and nearly half of those — 42 per cent — say it is “a lot worse.”

'What this community needs': Pikangikum First Nation opens safe house for families in crisis

A northern Ontario First Nation has opened up a new safe house designed to help its residents heal from abusive and dangerous situations.

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PM Trudeau names new ministers to several key files in sizable cabinet shakeup

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has considerably shaken up his cabinet roster, naming new ministers to key portfolios including defence, health, foreign affairs, and environment, while adding in a handful of rookies as he forges ahead with a third mandate. Gender parity has been restored, there is new emphasis on regional development agencies. Overall there are 39 members of the new cabinet.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, right, congratulates Melanie Joly, minister of foreign affairs, at a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Tuesday, Oct.26, 2021 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Edward Rogers files B.C. court petition to have newly formed board declared valid

The boardroom drama engulfing Rogers Communications Inc. intensified Tuesday after Edward Rogers filed a petition to have his newly constituted board declared legitimate, and said his mother and sisters had previously supported his moves.

U.S. FDA advisers back Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.

Anand says she is 'determined' to resolve military misconduct crisis as defence minister

National Defence Minster Anita Anand says she is committed to ensuring “justice is served” in the fight against sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Just hours into the job, Anand says she will be relentless in her pursuit to shift the culture within the military so those in uniform feel safe, while restoring Canadians' trust in the institution.