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Prominent local fertility doctor admits to taking kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies

A prominent Edmonton fertility doctor is under scrutiny for profiting off the drugs he prescribed.

COVID-19 in Alberta: More than 1,000 cases reported for 12th day in a row

Alberta has 1,516 more COVID-19 cases reported with 800 variant of concern cases.

Paramedics wheel a patient into the emergency department at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Man found dead on sidewalk in Lloydminster, RCMP investigating

Lloydminster RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead on a sidewalk Sunday afternoon.

An RCMP cruiser is seen in this file photo.

'It was wonderful': Surprise drive-by birthday party for long-time legion member

A long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion was treated to a surprise birthday drive-by on Sunday.

'The moment I saw them, I said holy smoke, I will die!': Alberta hiker escapes grizzly encounter

A hiker had a harrowing encounter while on Mount Crandell this weekend and wants hit experience to serve as a warning.

‘Put it in perspective’: Albertans continue to receive AstraZeneca vaccine

Despite news of Canada’s second reported instance of rare blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, many Albertans continued to receive vaccinations in Edmonton.

Protester charged with mischief, obstruction at GraceLife Church

Parkland RCMP arrested one person in connection with mischief and obstruction to the perimeter fence around GraceLife Church.

Government action needed to help support schools as COVID-19 cases rise: ATA president

The province says keeping students learning in-person is a priority for them. Critics say more needs to be done to support teachers and staff so that students can have safe in-person learning.

Unknown if J&J vaccine rare blood clots will lead to Alberta vaccine delays: Hinshaw

Alberta’s top doctor said it is unknown if the rare issue of blood clots linked to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the United States would lead to delays of Albertans receiving it.

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Federal budget to put more than $2B into child care, offer new and extended business supports: source

From child care, to extended pandemic aid programs and a new hiring incentive, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s 2021 budget will be a full update on Canada’s finances and is set to outline key measures to start rebuilding the economy.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland is seen during a news conference Tuesday October 20, 2020 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ontario lowering age eligibility for AstraZeneca vaccine to 40

Ontario says the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be offered to individuals 40 years old and over in pharmacies and primary care settings starting on Tuesday.

Quebec authorities ponder lowering age of eligibility for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

The Quebec government is still pondering whether to lower the eligibility age for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to 40, according to the province's Health Minister.

Community grieves together one year after Nova Scotia mass shooting

Friends and family are gathering for a special ceremony to reflect on a year of grief and to remember the loved ones lost in the Nova Scotia mass shooting last April.

Federal government to send health-care workers, rapid COVID-19 tests to Ontario

The federal government announced it was mobilizing its own resources and co-ordinating with lesser-hit provinces to send health-care workers and other support to help Ontario as it battles record-breaking COVID-19 numbers.