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Canadians will need a new travel document for trips to Europe

Canadians will need a new travel document for trips to Europe

Tourists will be required to do some additional work before visiting Europe in 2025.
As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

As number of auto thefts drops nationally, Alberta logs highest per-capita theft rate

Alberta is emerging as an area of concern because thieves there seem to be shifting their attention away from older trucks — often used to commit crimes and then abandoned — toward newer, higher value vehicles stolen for export.
AHS restructuring getting nowhere fast, says Alberta doctor

AHS restructuring getting nowhere fast, says Alberta doctor

“The money that they’ve spent on this quote, unquote restructuring should have been spent on stabilizing the staffing on the front lines and the people that actually do the work,” says Dr. Michelle Warren.
Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau named fentanyl czar in reply to Trump's tariff threats

The Liberal government has named Kevin Brosseau, a former senior Mountie, to be the federal point person on fighting the spread of deadly fentanyl.
Northern Alberta residents raise concerns about proposed drilling under lake

Northern Alberta residents raise concerns about proposed drilling under lake

“If they punch through any aquifer connections – which are largely unknown, we’re toast."
Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives

A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half.
Friends of Medicare executive director calls for Alberta's health minister to resign

Friends of Medicare executive director calls for Alberta's health minister to resign

The executive director of Friends of Medicare, Chris Gallaway says the Health Minister of Alberta, Adriana LaGrange must step aside immediately. 
Burnco gravel pit brought to Land and Property Rights Tribunal

Burnco gravel pit brought to Land and Property Rights Tribunal

Rocky View County residents objected to permits granted for both an asphalt plant and gravel washing plant at the Cochrane West mine.
Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report

Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would be hit the hardest by U.S. tariffs, says new research by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Saskatchewan government extended access to breast cancer diagnostics in Calgary

Saskatchewan government extended access to breast cancer diagnostics in Calgary

According to the SHA, the implementation of the Out-of-Province Program has significantly reduced wait times for urgent breast biopsies from November 2023 to date, bringing them in line with the clinically recommended target of three weeks or less,
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