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Alberta MP in hot water following same sex marriage podcast comments

Alberta MP in hot water following same sex marriage podcast comments

Arnold Viersen apologized after saying he would ‘vote gay marriage down’, saying his statements didn't represent those of Leader Pierre Poilievre
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Sundre McDonald's machete murder trial resumed Tuesday

Sundre McDonald's machete murder trial resumed Tuesday

Psychiatrist who diagnosed admitted killer Solaimane Elbettah as suffering from schizophrenia cross-examined on June 4 in Court of King's Bench
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Foreign platforms including Netflix, Spotify must contribute about $200-million a year for Canadian content

Foreign platforms including Netflix, Spotify must contribute about $200-million a year for Canadian content

The CRTC announced the plan today, with some concerns raised that the extra business costs could trickle down to consumers
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WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag

WestJet announces UltraBasic fare with no carry-on bag

WestJet Airlines says it has replaced its basic ticket tier with a new category that does away with a free carry-on bag and other perks once thought of as a given.
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Ransomware attack in small Alberta municipality compromised about a third of residents information

Ransomware attack in small Alberta municipality compromised about a third of residents information

Cybersecurity expert said hackers don’t care what size of organization or company they attack, including small, rural towns.
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Canadian superstar Shania Twain visits café south of Calgary

Canadian superstar Shania Twain visits café south of Calgary

The Canadian country star was at the Chuckwagon Café on Monday, June 3.
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Canadians’ confidence in health-care services hits a six-year low, says poll

Canadians’ confidence in health-care services hits a six-year low, says poll

Survey shows Canadians frustrated with health care, Poilievre may seize opportunity
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Two youth arrested for shooting student with pellet gun at Northern Alberta high school

Two youth arrested for shooting student with pellet gun at Northern Alberta high school

Student not significantly injured, but incident was reported to RCMP as per division procedures
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Pharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the Senate

Pharmacare bill passes in the House of Commons, heads to the Senate

OTTAWA — The Liberals' pharmacare bill is headed to the Senate after passing third reading in the House of Commons.
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Alberta statue of Father Lacombe vandalized

Alberta statue of Father Lacombe vandalized

RCMP are looking for suspects after vandalism of a statue in St. Albert of Catholic priest involved in establishing residential school system.
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