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Officials said Tories' Paul Bernardo bill unlikely to come before Parliament: emails

Officials said Tories' Paul Bernardo bill unlikely to come before Parliament: emails

OTTAWA — Government officials in the Privy Council Office discussed a Conservative private member's bill launched in response to convicted killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison, noting it would likely never hit Parliament.
Banff, Lake Louise see significant traffic on August long weekend

Banff, Lake Louise see significant traffic on August long weekend

Drivers in Banff faced afternoon gridlock over the holiday long weekend.
Curing the most deadly communicable disease on the planet

Curing the most deadly communicable disease on the planet

In 2019, 1,162 Canadians died of hepatitis C. The B.C. government says it wants to eliminate the disease by the end of the decade.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot , ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize.
Strathmore Town Councillor facing multiple criminal charges

Strathmore Town Councillor facing multiple criminal charges

Town of Strathmore Coun. Jason Montgomery has been charged with sexual assault, publication of an intimate image without consent, extortion, and criminal harassment.
B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

B.C. newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola

Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain.
Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Rick Austin said his thoughts went to the 1975 movie "Jaws" because of a scene in which a character's reel is clicking as he prepares for a big catch — the same scenario he found himself in.
UPDATE: Missing Airdrie senior found safe

UPDATE: Missing Airdrie senior found safe

Airdrie RCMP looking for help to find a missing senior who they believe caught transit into Calgary.
Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

Police using social media accounts as Meta begins blocking news for Canadians

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan RCMP say Meta's decision to remove news links from Facebook and Instagram will affect the way they relay information.
Some 91 wildfires are still burning across Alberta

Some 91 wildfires are still burning across Alberta

Currently, there are 35 wildfires being held and 55 wildfires under control
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