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Drink spiking bigger problem in 2021 than previous years: RCMP

Drink spiking bigger problem in 2021 than previous years: RCMP

“We had a couple more allegations recently, it’s continuing, but we have not been able to prove any conclusively," said Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr
Teens uttering racial slur caught on video and posted to social media

Teens uttering racial slur caught on video and posted to social media

St. Paul Education superintendent confirms an investigation is underway.
Hockey federation investigates incident with Russia's junior team at Calgary airport

Hockey federation investigates incident with Russia's junior team at Calgary airport

CALGARY — Bad behavior by Russia's world junior hockey team does not appear to have resulted in any charges, but the International Ice Hockey Federation says it could still take action.
Federal documents hint at sweeping economic impact from central bank 'digital loonie'

Federal documents hint at sweeping economic impact from central bank 'digital loonie'

OTTAWA — Internal government documents show Finance Department officials believe there could be sweeping implications for the economy if the Bank of Canada ever issued its own cryptocurrency.
Many BlackBerry phones to stop working as company decommissions several services

Many BlackBerry phones to stop working as company decommissions several services

Many of BlackBerry Ltd.'s mobile phones will stop reliably working on Tuesday after the company decommissions several of its services. The Waterloo, Ont.-based business is decommissioning services for BlackBerry 7.
Provinces announce new measures as Omicron fuels rise in COVID cases, hospitalization

Provinces announce new measures as Omicron fuels rise in COVID cases, hospitalization

Provinces are putting new measures in place to deal with an Omicron-fueled rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Couple killed after tree falls on house in West Vancouver

Couple killed after tree falls on house in West Vancouver

Victims identified in what police are calling a 'tragic accident'
Effective Today Alberta's isolation period for COVID-19 cases drops from 10 days to five today

Effective Today Alberta's isolation period for COVID-19 cases drops from 10 days to five today

EDMONTON — Effective today, people in Alberta with at least two doses of vaccine who test positive for COVID-19 will only need to isolate for five days instead of 10.
Further service disruptions at Barrhead Healthcare Centre

Further service disruptions at Barrhead Healthcare Centre

AHS announces that Barrhead Healthcare Centre will be without on-site physician coverage for 12 hours starting Jan. 2 at 8 p.m.
Winter break extended for K-12 students

Winter break extended for K-12 students

Classes are set to resume on Jan. 10, a week later than originally planned.
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