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Radon exposure in Canada is up according to new study

Radon exposure in Canada is up according to new study

The report reveals nearly 18 per cent of Canadian homes contain radon levels at or above 200 Bq/m³, the threshold at which Health Canada advises action to reduce indoor radon levels.
After years of outbreak, Alberta sees decline in syphilis rates

After years of outbreak, Alberta sees decline in syphilis rates

Data from Alberta Health suggests province’s response is finally having an impact.
Pro-coal citizens’ group links economic revitalization to proposed Eastern Slopes mine

Pro-coal citizens’ group links economic revitalization to proposed Eastern Slopes mine

A proposed coal mine — not tourism — is critical in revitalizing southwestern Alberta communities along the edge of the Rockies, a group in favour of a controversial project maintains.
Alberta premier promises to review professional regulators, legislate limits

Alberta premier promises to review professional regulators, legislate limits

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will review professional regulatory bodies and introduce legislation next year to limit how they can police their own members.
What age is too old to drive? Crash highlights need for doctor's checks say RCMP.

What age is too old to drive? Crash highlights need for doctor's checks say RCMP.

An 88-year-old driver from Sundre involved in a collision Oct. 10 in Central Alberta had his driver’s licence taken away by his doctor pending a driver’s test, but was already planning to give it up in November.
Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Okotoks

Pedestrian killed by vehicle in Okotoks

Police say a 52-year-old female resident of Eden Valley was declared deceased at the scene of a motor vehicle accident in Okotoks on Tuesday night.
BoC delivers half-percentage point rate cut, bringing it to 3.75%

BoC delivers half-percentage point rate cut, bringing it to 3.75%

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point, bringing it to 3.75 per cent.
Swallows in tailspin since 1970s, study finds

Swallows in tailspin since 1970s, study finds

Geese boom in Canada shows conservation works.
Real estate crowdfunding in Canada

Real estate crowdfunding in Canada

Money.ca explains the benefits of real estate crowdfunding for Canadians looking to invest in high-value properties.
Missing man found dead in Kootenay National Park river

Missing man found dead in Kootenay National Park river

Parks Canada officials say they were contacted by Columbia Valley RCMP on Monday to assist with the search for an individual who had been reported missing the evening before.
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