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Four things you might not know about the flu

Four things you might not know about the flu

With the COVID-19 pandemic grabbing headlines the last two years, the flu has managed to fade into the background.
Multi-vehicle pile-up shuts down highway north of Airdrie, results in one fatality

Multi-vehicle pile-up shuts down highway north of Airdrie, results in one fatality

"As a result of this collision, injuries were reported resulting in nine passengers from various vehicles being transported by ground ambulance to area hospitals for various non-life threatening conditions," RCMP stated. "One fatality was reported on scene."
Arden rental policies under scrutiny after controversial event

Arden rental policies under scrutiny after controversial event

"I think it's really dangerous to give this kind of individual a platform because he just uses this to enhance and increase his influence," said Kurt Phillips, board member of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network.
Polar bear decline signals changing climate

Polar bear decline signals changing climate

Telus talk looks at science of Arctic icon.
Canadian Blood Services needs blood, plasma donors after storm disruption

Canadian Blood Services needs blood, plasma donors after storm disruption

OTTAWA — Canadian Blood Services is hoping to appeal to the generous spirit of the holiday season as it faces a severe shortfall of blood products after several days of stormy weather across the country.
The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022

The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022

Taylor Swift was up. Elon Musk was in, out, in and maybe out again. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside, and so did Serena Williams, and Tom Brady too — oops, scratch that. But the slap? The slap was everywhere.
From funny to freaky: Five Canadian films and TV shows to watch over the holidays

From funny to freaky: Five Canadian films and TV shows to watch over the holidays

TORONTO — One of the most cherished modern traditions of the December holiday break is the opportunity to gather with those closest to you...and binge-watch television.
Coastal flood warning in Metro Vancouver

Coastal flood warning in Metro Vancouver

Environment Canada is expecting flooding in low areas across Metro Vancouver.
B.C. Christmas Eve bus crash victim leaves behind young family in India

B.C. Christmas Eve bus crash victim leaves behind young family in India

The cousin of one of the victims of the Christmas Eve bus crash in British Columbia says the new arrival from Punjab, India, leaves behind a wife and two young children.
'Company's Coming' cookbooks author Jean Paré dies in Edmonton at age 95

'Company's Coming' cookbooks author Jean Paré dies in Edmonton at age 95

EDMONTON — An Alberta-born mother of four whose "Company's Coming" cookbooks have become ingredient-stained fixtures on kitchen shelves around the world has died at age 95. A statement from her family says Jean Paré died Christmas Eve in Edmonton.
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