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Nurses need your help crocheting Whoville-themed baby sets for Christmas

Nurses need your help crocheting Whoville-themed baby sets for Christmas

"The human touch is what makes a difference."
'Dealing with a lot:' Suicide crisis calls mount during COVID-19 pandemic

'Dealing with a lot:' Suicide crisis calls mount during COVID-19 pandemic

The Canada Suicide Prevention Service, a national network of crisis lines, says there's been a 200 per cent increase in calls and texts between October 2019 and the same month this year.
Debate over assisted dying bill extended as clock ticks down on court deadline

Debate over assisted dying bill extended as clock ticks down on court deadline

The House of Commons is to vote on the justice committee's report on the bill, as well as two proposed Conservative amendments to it, on Thursday.
Summer vaccination expected to be available for most Albertans: Kenney

Summer vaccination expected to be available for most Albertans: Kenney

“By the summer, we plan to begin phase three, where (the) vaccine will offered to all Albertans. That means it will be months before vaccines will be available to the general population,” Kenney said.
Imperial Oil to write off up to $1.2 billion in Alberta natural gas assets

Imperial Oil to write off up to $1.2 billion in Alberta natural gas assets

Imperial said the exploration lands it is shelving haven't been developed and aren't producing, adding the move doesn't include natural gas prospects that are also rich in petroleum liquids.
Whitford sentenced to eight years for death of 16-month-old

Whitford sentenced to eight years for death of 16-month-old

Suncor Energy increases spending, oil production guidance for 2021

Suncor Energy increases spending, oil production guidance for 2021

The Calgary-based company forecasts refinery throughput of 415,000 to 445,000 barrels per day based on a utilization rate of between 90 and 96 per cent.
Collector creates a full life

Collector creates a full life

A decades-long love for cars and planes has given Leduc County senior impressive collections, friendships and immeasurable happiness.
Liberals take step on national child-care system, promise plan coming in 2021 budget

Liberals take step on national child-care system, promise plan coming in 2021 budget

The Canadian Press has previously reported that the government is considering a large annual spending increase as it contemplates how to work with provinces to add more child-care spaces while ensuring good learning environments and affordability for parents.
With deficit closing in on $400 billion, Liberals detail more spending to come

With deficit closing in on $400 billion, Liberals detail more spending to come

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's update makes clear the measures will be removed once the economy improves, although the timing is tied to the path of the pandemic.
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