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B.C. port workers approve contract, ending labour dispute

B.C. port workers approve contract, ending labour dispute

The ratification vote was 74.66% in favour of accepting the terms of the settlement, the union for B.C. port workers said.
Mountain View County tornado clean up an incredible community effort

Mountain View County tornado clean up an incredible community effort

Hundreds of volunteers have spent thousands of hours removing debris norther of Carstairs from the Canada Day tornado with glove-covered hands and heavy equipment.
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Statistics Canada says that in June, the year-over-year price increase to home insurance was 11.9 per cent in Nova Scotia, 10.3 per cent in B.C. and 9.7 per cent in Alberta.
Diamond Valley break-in suspect facing 70 charges

Diamond Valley break-in suspect facing 70 charges

30-year-old Calgary man has been charged in relation to 25 break-and-enters in southern Alberta, including one in Diamond Valley.
Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

The company said it was 94 per cent effective at preventing the illness in seniors with underlying medical conditions.
Injured grizzly bear forces closure of K-Country trails

Injured grizzly bear forces closure of K-Country trails

An injured grizzly bear in the area has forced the closure of Rawson Lake Trail and Sarrail Ridge Route in Kananaskis Country until further notice.
Alberta International Airshow ready for takeoff

Alberta International Airshow ready for takeoff

St. Albert’s Bill Carter hangs up stunt-wings
Telus announces 6,000-person layoff, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus announces 6,000-person layoff, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

"We obviously would prefer to just have straight competition and regulation. I believe the competitive environment in Canada is very, very strong."
Highway 44 speeders clocked more than 60 km/h over the limit face huge fines

Highway 44 speeders clocked more than 60 km/h over the limit face huge fines

Patrick Perry Sidney Rehn also faces seven-day driving ban
Affordability, accessibility, and housing stock also an issue in rural Alberta

Affordability, accessibility, and housing stock also an issue in rural Alberta

More focus is needed on growing rural communities instead of focusing solely on housing increases in urban areas, said Paul McLauchlin, president for Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
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