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Alberta now requires vaccine record with QR code for its passport program

Alberta now requires vaccine record with QR code for its passport program

Starting today, previous Alberta immunization records without a scannable QR code will no longer be accepted as proof of vaccination under the Restrictions Exemption Program.
College bullfighter loves his job

College bullfighter loves his job

Sam Schellenberg's role is to distract angry bulls so bullriders can get back to the chute safely
Creating magic with a gift of new pajamas

Creating magic with a gift of new pajamas

Created a decade ago, the Pj Project delivers hundreds of donated pajamas annually to women's emergency shelters across Alberta
Alberta deletes Nazi 'both sides' reference in decades-old school guidance document

Alberta deletes Nazi 'both sides' reference in decades-old school guidance document

The guidelines urge teachers to promote both sides in debates, using as an example an argument that there were atrocities under the Nazis but some of their policies strengthened Germany’s pre-war economy.
Canada could authorize vaccine for kids aged five to 11 in 'one to two weeks'

Canada could authorize vaccine for kids aged five to 11 in 'one to two weeks'

Also Friday, Health Canada approved the use of Moderna's mRNA vaccine for booster shots for adults 18 and older, to be used at least six months after the second shot. The Moderna booster is a half-dose of the regular vaccine.
Supreme Court of Canada affirms 'starting-point' approach to criminal sentencing

Supreme Court of Canada affirms 'starting-point' approach to criminal sentencing

In its decision today, a majority of the Supreme Court said starting points are a permissible form of sentencing guidance from appeal courts.
Construction of wildlife overpass to start in spring 2022

Construction of wildlife overpass to start in spring 2022

"It’s a really significant step forward for mitigating the impacts of highways on wildlife in Alberta,” said Adam Linnard, Y2Y’s Alberta program manager.
Bank of Canada governor says central bank's role includes reducing inequality

Bank of Canada governor says central bank's role includes reducing inequality

"This conversation in central banks has sparked a debate about whether central banks are expanding their mandates, whether we're overreaching and getting distracted from our focus on inflation targeting, and even a criticism that we should stay in our lane," he said Tuesday. "My own view is that we are tasked with serving our citizens, not some of our citizens."
More work to be done as Canada ranks sixth in global drug policy index: experts

More work to be done as Canada ranks sixth in global drug policy index: experts

Canada lost a significant number of points for how its drug policies disproportionately target racialized people and low-income groups.
Alberta isn't alone in facing climate challenge, says province's COP26 representative

Alberta isn't alone in facing climate challenge, says province's COP26 representative

"When you get out and talk to people on a national, international scale, you recognize that there are lots of jurisdictions struggling with the same issues."
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