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COVID kept pair apart, on opposite sides of the world, for 672 days.

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says there are positive signs the Omicron wave is peaking in Canada but we shouldn't start choreographing a COVID-19 victory dance just yet. Dr.

AHS cancels closure following public, political outcry

Due to a "Red Alert" with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) not able to respond to four simultaneous medical calls in Airdrie on Jan. 20, the Airdrie Fire Department (AFD) was called out to provide first response care.

OTTAWA — Canada Post is seeking "clarification" from the federal government about face masks after drawing criticism for refusing to let employees bring their own N95 masks to work.

CALGARY — The association that represents Alberta police chiefs says it's too soon to decriminalize illicit drugs. Calgary Chief Const.

CALGARY — Canada's largest oil and gas industry group says capital spending in the oilpatch will hit $32.8 billion this year, a 22 per cent increase from the year before but still a far cry from the boom-time levels of investment a decade ago.

Upon hearing the closing statements from both the crown and defence attorneys, presiding justice J.T. Eamon said he would take some time to consider the information and would return to Criminal Appearance Court on Feb. 4. A court date for his judgement is yet to be scheduled.

Alberta has set a new record for COVID-19 hospitalizations; expands care beds and adds 610 nursing students.

Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada's food security, experts say.