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Bystanders help dig out vehicles buried in dirt from tipped dump-truck trailer

Bystanders help dig out vehicles buried in dirt from tipped dump-truck trailer

Four people were transported to hospital in stable condition after a dump-truck trailer flipped and spilled its load in Greater Vancouver.
Climate change will cost billions without adaptation measures: report

Climate change will cost billions without adaptation measures: report

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities did a preliminary estimate that shows municipalities require around $5 billion annually to build infrastructure resilient to climate change. 
Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

Redemption: Danielle Smith aims to be 'force of unity' as new Alberta premier

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph, then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and, now, redemption.
Parks Canada's response to road emergencies 'does not work': first responder

Parks Canada's response to road emergencies 'does not work': first responder

“We’ve got one of the deadliest 50-kilometre stretches on the Trans-Canada Highway from coast to coast. I don’t see any other stretches of 50 kilometres that have nine fatalities in one year already.”
Saskatchewan RCMP say one suspect killed 11 in rampage, including brother

Saskatchewan RCMP say one suspect killed 11 in rampage, including brother

RCMP say an investigation shows Myles Sanderson committed all of the homicides alone in rampage on James Smith Cree Nation last month.
RCMP, S.T.A.R.S. respond to collision between moose and motorcycle

RCMP, S.T.A.R.S. respond to collision between moose and motorcycle

Motorcyclist in critical condition after collision on Highway 574 in Rocky View County near Crossfield.
Higher interest rates needed, signs of economic slowdown not enough, says Macklem

Higher interest rates needed, signs of economic slowdown not enough, says Macklem

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says more interest rate hikes are necessary to bring inflation down, despite some early signs of a slowing economy.
Parents who failed to provide necessaries of life to toddler get conditional sentence

Parents who failed to provide necessaries of life to toddler get conditional sentence

Child ended up in the intensive care ward of the Stollery Children’s Hospital “severely malnourished” and on the verge of death.
Businesses could add credit card fees as restrictions lift

Businesses could add credit card fees as restrictions lift

Canadians may see a jump in the number of businesses applying credit card use surcharges as restrictions on the practice lift today.
Spike in cannabis poisonings after legalization of edibles: study

Spike in cannabis poisonings after legalization of edibles: study

The Edmonton zone, which includes the Sturgeon Community Hospital, saw 83 emergency care visits with cannabis poisoning mentioned in the diagnosis from Jan. 1, 2020 to May 31, 2022, in children ages zero to 14.
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