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Fitbit Ionic smartwatch recalled by Health Canada over burn hazard

Fitbit Ionic smartwatch recalled by Health Canada over burn hazard

In the United States there have been at least 115 reports of Fitbit's Ionic smartwatch's battery overheating.
Bank of Canada increases lending for first time in four years

Bank of Canada increases lending for first time in four years

As widely expected, key lending rate inches up to 0.50 per cent with the first increase since 2018 on the back of strong economic growth.
New ICU beds will help respond to future waves, says Copping

New ICU beds will help respond to future waves, says Copping

In response to an announcement by the UCP government that they are adding more ICU beds, the opposition says Alberta can’t staff the hospital beds it already has.
Alberta teacher fled from 'panicked' Ukraine

Alberta teacher fled from 'panicked' Ukraine

A Northern Alberta teacher left Ukraine with a backpack full of clothes just before the Russian invasion, saying his girlfriend in that country has sent him a goodbye message - just in case.
Conspiracy to murder suspect from Central Alberta had guns: RCMP

Conspiracy to murder suspect from Central Alberta had guns: RCMP

Jerry Mitchell Morin, who is from Olds, also faces charges of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and mischief over $5,000
Mental wellness: UBC study examines impact of daily experiences on mental health

Mental wellness: UBC study examines impact of daily experiences on mental health

“We’re hoping...we can understand these variations in how people are responding to stress and also what kinds of experiences in daily life allow people to cope better with stress.”
Northern Alberta man says COVID vaccine may have caused his Bell's Palsy

Northern Alberta man says COVID vaccine may have caused his Bell's Palsy

Vaccine side-effect awareness is important says Northern Alberta man who contracted Bell's Palsy, but said it shouldn't lead to hesitancy.
Calgary driver stopped in Central Alberta and charged with hauling hundreds of cannabis plants

Calgary driver stopped in Central Alberta and charged with hauling hundreds of cannabis plants

Innisfail RCMP Integrated Traffic Unit laid charges under the Cannabis Act after finding hundreds of cannabis plants in a vehicle.
Canada Soccer says it will not play Russian clubs

Canada Soccer says it will not play Russian clubs

Canada Soccer joins FIFA and UEFA in supporting Ukraine by announcing they will not play Russian soccer teams.
Pat King worries about catching COVID-19 in an overcrowded jail

Pat King worries about catching COVID-19 in an overcrowded jail

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