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Alberta business turns waste to watts

Alberta business turns waste to watts

The BET machine is essentially a big, hot, tube-shaped, rotating oven. Waste goes in one end (typically wood, but it also works with municipal waste, sewage, and railroad ties) and enters the tube, which acts as an oxygen-free hearth.
Can eating chocolate help ward off Type 2 diabetes? Yes, suggests a new Harvard study

Can eating chocolate help ward off Type 2 diabetes? Yes, suggests a new Harvard study

The benefits will depend on which type of chocolate you eat – here’s what you need to know
Vermilion RCMP looking for missing 20-year-old woman

Vermilion RCMP looking for missing 20-year-old woman

VERMILION - Vermilion RCMP are hoping to located a missing 20-year-old woman. Hayden Jones was last seen on Dec. 13, and police say there is concern for her well-being.
Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

Hinton ER going without doctor for three nights straight

"We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time."
Vermilion RCMP lay charges following death of dog

Vermilion RCMP lay charges following death of dog

"The pet owner had entrusted the care of their dog to another person, and upon attempting to retrieve their pet, the dog was discovered deceased,"
Ottawa softens Clean Electricity Regulations as new rules set to take effect

Ottawa softens Clean Electricity Regulations as new rules set to take effect

The rules to limit greenhouse gas emissions from electricity grids are more flexible than initially proposed, but don’t go as far industry and provinces wanted
Province says it will expand glucose monitor access for diabetics

Province says it will expand glucose monitor access for diabetics

Approximately 23,500 Albertans aged 18 years and older will now be eligible for continuous glucose monitor coverage, said the Province.
Housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year

Housing crisis voted Canadian Press News Story of the Year

Canada's housing shortage, widely recognized as a national crisis and the catalyst of significant immigration cuts, is The Canadian Press News Story of the Year.
Via Rail begins seeking supplier to replace aging fleet

Via Rail begins seeking supplier to replace aging fleet

"This milestone, made possible by the Government of Canada’s commitment, ensures we can maintain coast-to-coast services, continue to connect communities, and inspire more Canadians to choose passenger rail."
Canada sees drop in number of family physicians for the first time in decades, study finds

Canada sees drop in number of family physicians for the first time in decades, study finds

Canadian Institute for Health Information report also finds that the average family doctor saw fewer individual patients in recent years than they did 10 years ago
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