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Writer, performer, tall person, John Cleese, brings silliness back to town

Writer, performer, tall person, John Cleese, brings silliness back to town

British comedian John Cleese talks cancel culture, lemurs and grey nose hairs ahead of a cross-Canada tour, including stops in Calgary and Edmonton.
UPDATED - Public's Right to Know Act will improve safety: Shandro

UPDATED - Public's Right to Know Act will improve safety: Shandro

If passed, Bill 9 will require the provincial government to table a report annually containing data about violent and serious crimes, as well as property offences
Federal NDP and Liberals reach "confidence and supply" agreement

Federal NDP and Liberals reach "confidence and supply" agreement

The Liberals and New Democrats have reached an agreement that would see the NDP support Justin Trudeau's minority government through to 2025. The deal is a "confidence and supply" agreement effective immediately, Trudeau said Tuesday.
Alberta veterinarian the star of new Canadian television series

Alberta veterinarian the star of new Canadian television series

An Alberta vet is getting over her camera shyness to show the positive side of working as a rural vet and will also document her journey to come to a better understanding of her Métis heritage. Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet will air on APTN and the Cottage Life network this spring.
CP Rail and union going to arbitration, workers back on the job at noon

CP Rail and union going to arbitration, workers back on the job at noon

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. conductors, engineers and train and yard workers will end a work stoppage today at noon.
When will feds lift COVID-19 mandates? It's complicated, minister says

When will feds lift COVID-19 mandates? It's complicated, minister says

What will it take for the federal government to lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates? Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says it's complicated.
Too much sugar costs Canada billions, study finds

Too much sugar costs Canada billions, study finds

Some Canadians are eating the equivalent amount of sugar in three Kit Kats a day, a study has found. An Alberta dietician has advice for how to eat less sugar.
No prior connection between woman and accused killer in downtown Calgary stabbing

No prior connection between woman and accused killer in downtown Calgary stabbing

Calgary police say a fatal stabbing in downtown Calgary on Friday was random. Michael John Adenyi, 26, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Vanessa Ladouceur.
Walmart announces $118M warehouse in Rocky View County

Walmart announces $118M warehouse in Rocky View County

A Walmart fulfilment facility slated for Southern Alberta is expected to increase two-day shipping availability to 61 per cent of Canadians.
'Canada's Got Talent' is coming back

'Canada's Got Talent' is coming back

It's been a decade since Canadians have been able to compete in the "Got Talent" reality television franchise and now it's back.
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