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Canadian travel to U.S. continues to decline according to new data

Canadian travel to U.S. continues to decline according to new data

Travel advisors say more people are choosing Europe and other destinations in 2025.
Social media goes mainstream for political messaging — warts and all

Social media goes mainstream for political messaging — warts and all

For Alberta politicians, social media offers unprecedented reach but also exposes them to online abuse and threats
Citizen petition collects signatures to keep Alberta in Canada

Citizen petition collects signatures to keep Alberta in Canada

Former deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk says volunteers are working across the province to meet tight deadline
Obesity rates in Canada surged during the pandemic, study finds

Obesity rates in Canada surged during the pandemic, study finds

Experts say stress and lifestyle changes likely played a role.
Essential services levels set for continuing care staff

Essential services levels set for continuing care staff

Union and Alberta Health Services remain at odds over wages, strike talk, and labour board hearings set for late October.
Alberta MP adding voice to anti-MAiD campaign

Alberta MP adding voice to anti-MAiD campaign

#IGotBetter campaign seeking to stop the use of medical assistance in dying for individuals with mental health diagnoses
Alberta government considers initiating annual paid watercraft pass

Alberta government considers initiating annual paid watercraft pass

Boaters could help to fund prevention efforts against aquatic invasive species and keep Alberta free of zebra, quagga, and golden mussels
After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

Some 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.
Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Forecasters predict Prairie wildfire smoke could cause hazy skies across Canada

Weather maps for Environment and Climate Change Canada showed air quality statements and warnings for many parts of Canada, with southern parts of the Northwest Territories, as well as much of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, being affected.
Alberta separation referendum referred to Court of King's Bench

Alberta separation referendum referred to Court of King's Bench

A citizen initiative petition asking Albertans if the province should remain in Canada has already already been approved by Elections Canada and starting to roll out.
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