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Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

The pressing global need to slash emissions in the face of a growing climate crisis is driving renewed interest in nuclear power — and few places more so than in Canada's oilsands.
RCMP, CBSA investigating contract foreign workers employment status at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

RCMP, CBSA investigating contract foreign workers employment status at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Thirty-one contract foreign hotel workers employed through a staffing agency are required to leave Canada following investigation into workers hired through staffing agency.
Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country.
'Reduces the stigma': At-home STI testing kits coming this fall

'Reduces the stigma': At-home STI testing kits coming this fall

Canadians will be able to test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis with one urine sample at home.
CFL to broadcast its first game in an Indigenous language

CFL to broadcast its first game in an Indigenous language

History will be made at the July 22 Canadian Football League (CFL) game between the Edmonton Elks and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 
Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John who gained international stardom in the role of Jesse Jim on the long-running The Beachcombers television series, died on Wednesday, July 13.
Wayward donkey reunited with owner in Okotoks

Wayward donkey reunited with owner in Okotoks

RCMP corral donkey wandering streets of Southern Alberta town.
Woman charged with attempted murder after hostage stabbed in Alberta law office

Woman charged with attempted murder after hostage stabbed in Alberta law office

Police in Lethbridge, Alta., have charged a 40-year-old woman with attempted murder after a person was taken hostage and stabbed at a law office Thursday.
Health Canada urges parents to not let babies sleep in these rockers

Health Canada urges parents to not let babies sleep in these rockers

Fisher-Price rockers pose a risk to infants if they are left alone or unrestrained.
What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

What the spectre of Alberta separatism means for Canada

Support for separation remains a minority view in the province, with one in five believing Alberta “should separate from Canada and form an independent country."
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