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‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

The two Laverdiere sisters said they were disgusted that Nicole Cook, before she was arrested for murder, feigned concern for Tiki on Facebook

Oct 14, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

St. Paul surgeon inducted into the American College of Surgeons

Virtual ceremony recognizes outstanding achievement in the surgical field

Oct 14, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Pandemic exposes need for basic-income program, expert says

The University of Manitoba professor lays out her pandemic-related analysis

Oct 14, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Happy with the Alberta government?

Issues affecting the Premier's popularity are many, says political columnist Mark Lisac.

Oct 13, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

John Morris, top curlers ready to compete at ATB Banff Classic

Canadian curling stars will soon compete in Banff

Oct 13, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

Rich get richer, poor poorer: Report says pandemic intensified economic disparities

TORONTO — A pair of new reports say Canada is undergoing a "K-shaped recovery," with working-class Canadians going deeper into debt while those at the top prosper.

Oct 13, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts

Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.

Oct 13, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last?

How long can I expect a COVID-19 illness to last? It depends. Most coronavirus patients have mild to moderate illness and recover quickly. Older, sicker patients tend to take longer to recover.

Oct 13, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary hosts open house

The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary hosted an open house on Wednesday (Sept. 30) to welcome the public and show off its newly completed Education Centre.

Oct 13, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

UN warns against pursuing herd immunity to stop coronavirus

LONDON — The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.

Oct 13, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >