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'We can do better': Families urge national autism strategy as report finds care gaps

'We can do better': Families urge national autism strategy as report finds care gaps

The push for Canada to develop a national autism strategy takes another leap forward with the release of a report Tuesday that outlines structural and systemic gaps facing Autistic people and their families.
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Gushue beats Koe to win Champions Cup on Grand Slam of Curling circuit

Gushue beats Koe to win Champions Cup on Grand Slam of Curling circuit

Brad Gushue capped a memorable season in style Sunday.
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Foothills birders concerned over avian influenza at Frank Lake

Foothills birders concerned over avian influenza at Frank Lake

Waterfowl deaths suspected to be caused by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at Southern Alberta lake.
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SEND program creating "new opportunities for organ donors to save lives"

SEND program creating "new opportunities for organ donors to save lives"

Organ donors and kidney transplants have increased in Southern Alberta in the past six months, six months into a program to recruit more donors.
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For the love of cookies

For the love of cookies

Are you cookie crazy? You'll love the offerings in Calgary author Julie Van Rosendaal's new book, Cookies I Have Loved.
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Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago

Only 13% of Canadians are feeling empathetic, down markedly from two years ago

Research suggests Canadians may also be experiencing “empathy fatigue.”
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Opinion: If past predicts future, Kenney's time is just about up.

Opinion: If past predicts future, Kenney's time is just about up.

Past conservative party patterns indicate Jason Kenney's time is up, says political watcher.
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Perennial crops could cut carbon, says U of A

Perennial crops could cut carbon, says U of A

Planting four hectares of a perennial grain offsets 35,000 litres of gasoline use, study finds.
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These popular tourist destinations have 'vaccine expiration' dates for Canadians

These popular tourist destinations have 'vaccine expiration' dates for Canadians

As travel opens up, you need to double-check you'll be able to visit certain destinations with vaccination expiry dates.
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Motorcycle safety in focus for May

Motorcycle safety in focus for May

Alberta RCMP report there were more 200 collisions involving motorcycles in 2021 and provide safety tips as motorcycle season starts up.
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