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Backyard barbecue suspected of causing fire that guts house

Backyard barbecue suspected of causing fire that guts house

Blaze is believed to have been started by a barbecue positioned too close to a home in Northern Alberta town.
Why is ArriveCan still mandatory, and what is Ottawa's plan for the contentious app?

Why is ArriveCan still mandatory, and what is Ottawa's plan for the contentious app?

The glitch-prone app has become a punching bag for critics, but ArriveCan may be here to stay as the government insists it's a useful tool.
Province looking to improve rest stops along Alberta highways

Province looking to improve rest stops along Alberta highways

Proposed rest stops may include not only space for motorists to stretch their legs, but also fill up on gas, eat and recuperate safely during trips.
B.C. drug death toll passes 10,000 since declaration of emergency in 2016: coroner

B.C. drug death toll passes 10,000 since declaration of emergency in 2016: coroner

Chief coroner says B.C. is on track to lose another record number of people to the toxic drug supply this year.
'Malicious intent' suspected in wolf escape, Greater Vancouver Zoo says

'Malicious intent' suspected in wolf escape, Greater Vancouver Zoo says

The Greater Vancouver Zoo says a "small number" of its wolves are unaccounted for after the animals were believed to have been released.
Search for unmarked graves at former Alberta residential school

Search for unmarked graves at former Alberta residential school

Ground penetrating radar used at Northern Alberta site that now houses Blue Quills University.
Man confronts Asian women at Greater Vancouver rapid transit station

Man confronts Asian women at Greater Vancouver rapid transit station

Man claiming to be a lawyer demands to know why the women were not speaking English.
Southern Alberta town promoting itself as a motorcycle touring hub

Southern Alberta town promoting itself as a motorcycle touring hub

Cochrane Tourism Association hoping to attract bikers with winding country roads surrounded by stunning scenery.
Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet accused of sexual assault in class-action lawsuit

Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet accused of sexual assault in class-action lawsuit

Prominent cleric among almost 100 priests or other clergy members in Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Quebec named in lawsuit.
Calgary Flames looking for organist to play at hockey games for first time in decades

Calgary Flames looking for organist to play at hockey games for first time in decades

The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is hiring an organist to hype up the crowds at professional hockey games — a position that hasn't been vacant for more than three decades.
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