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Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

Doan named as GM, Julien as head coach for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team

CALGARY — Hockey Canada has confirmed Shane Doan as the general manager of Canada's men's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Claude Julien has been named head coach.
Netflix upping U.S., Canada prices with competition growing

Netflix upping U.S., Canada prices with competition growing

NEW YORK — Netflix is raising prices for its video streaming customers in the U.S. and Canada, less than a year and a half since its last price increase , as competition from other streaming services increases.
Imperial Oil continues to innovate bitumen extraction while reducing environmental impact

Imperial Oil continues to innovate bitumen extraction while reducing environmental impact

By 2023, the first phase of Imperial Oil’s Cold Lake Operations SA-SAGD expansion project is anticipated to be operational and capable of producing 15,000 barrels per day while reducing water use and greenhouse gas emissions.
National Police Federation want to keep RCMP in Alberta

National Police Federation want to keep RCMP in Alberta

Police union holding info sessions against provincial force
Vulnerable in B.C. and Alberta approached to take COVID-19 vaccines for others

Vulnerable in B.C. and Alberta approached to take COVID-19 vaccines for others

Homeless and vulnerable people in British Columbia and Alberta have been approached with offers of payment to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by those attempting to fraudulently get a vaccine card.
Alberta pharmacist suspended, faces $40,000 in fines due to 'unprofessional' record-keeping practices

Alberta pharmacist suspended, faces $40,000 in fines due to 'unprofessional' record-keeping practices

An Alberta College of Pharmacy (ACP) hearing tribunal found Irricana pharmacist Anamaria Muresan guilty of unprofessional conduct related to unethical record keeping.
Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough dies at 77

HALIFAX — Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough, a political trailblazer who paved the way for women in politics, died Saturday in Halifax at the age of 77. Her family confirmed McDonough's death after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Three Alberta universities extend online courses to late February due to COVID-19

Three Alberta universities extend online courses to late February due to COVID-19

EDMONTON — Alberta’s big three research universities are extending online learning because the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly.
VIDEO: Ghost Lake drifters told to use ice track responsibly or face shutdown

VIDEO: Ghost Lake drifters told to use ice track responsibly or face shutdown

Ghost Lake track designer Benjamin Laflamme warned motorists to keep the site safe and clean after a wild weekend
Cat standoff over blender box leads to fanciful feline fun on internet

Cat standoff over blender box leads to fanciful feline fun on internet

Cats waiting their turn with empty box captured by owner and goes viral.
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