New legislation gives Albertans 3 hours of paid leave to get COVID-19 vaccine
New legislation introduced by the Alberta Government allows paid leave for full-time and part-time employees to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Alberta reports 1,699 new COVID-19 cases
Alberta reported 1,699 COVID-19 cases Wednesday after 18,412 tests were completed, bringing the province's positivity rate up to 9.5 per cent.
David Spence celebrates 40 years on the air with CTV News Calgary
It's been 40 years since David Spence broadcast his first weather forecast to Calgarians from the CTV News Calgary station and the well-known meteorologist is celebrating a major milestone on Wednesday.
Is confusion being created by conflicting information about COVID-19 airborne transmission and vaccines?
An infectious disease expert at the University of Calgary says airborne transmission is not a key factor when it comes to the spread of COVID-19.
Alberta teachers and education minister swap accusations of politicizing curriculum
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the group representing Alberta teachers is playing politics with a proposed new kindergarten to Grade 6 curriculum and isn't sincere about real bridge-building.
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Taber family buys legendary Kesler rodeo stock keeping rodeo history in southern Alberta
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'Times are tough': Calgary oil company announces it will close down April 30
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Calgary man killed in alleged impaired driving crash identified
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CFL planning on playing 2021 season
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'It's called survival': Lethbridge City Council offering support for struggling restaurants
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Community of Currie celebrating some of Calgary's oldest trees
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Appeal denied for man convicted of killing Calgary bartender Dexter Bain
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Stoney Nakoda man charged following death of 23-year-old woman
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New training program for low-income individuals at Women In Need Society
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Site of COVID-19 outbreak last year: Vaccination clinic at Alberta beef plant postponed
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Charges laid after more than $40K of drugs and cash seized by Lethbridge police
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Lyrid meteor shower about to peak, but poor conditions expected for many Canadian viewers
The Lyrid meteor shower, known to occasionally produce vibrant fireballs, is expected to reach its annual peak between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, but the moonlight and clouds may pose a challenge for meteor watchers.
Tyrannosaurus rex walked surprisingly slowly, new study finds
Tyrannosaurus rex was a fearsome predator, but it sure wasn't a particularly fast mover. In fact, most humans could easily keep up with the dinosaur without breaking a sweat, a new study says
Canadian women to open Olympic soccer tournament against host Japan
Canada will open the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer tournament against host Japan on July 21 at the Sapporo Dome.
Putin warns of 'quick and tough' Russian response for foes
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday sternly warned the West against encroaching further on Russia's security interests, saying Moscow's response will be 'quick and tough' and make the culprits feel bitterly sorry for their action.
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Taber family buys legendary Kesler rodeo stock keeping rodeo history in southern Alberta
The legendary rodeo stock bloodlines built by the Kesler family will live on, under new ownership.
'It's called survival': Lethbridge City Council offering support for struggling restaurants
It's been just over two weeks since Alberta stepped back to phase one of the province's COVID-19 public health restrictions and now Lethbridge's city council is stepping up with financial support to help the city's struggling restaurants
Charges laid after more than $40K of drugs and cash seized by Lethbridge police
Lethbridge police say two men have been charged after they found quantities of drugs, including cocaine and fentanyl, during a traffic stop.
Cross-border manhunt resolved with arrest near Elk Valley, B.C.
U.S. officials, working in coordination with RCMP in southeastern B.C., have arrested a man they say crossed the border illegally.
'It didn't seem real!': Alberta couple's awesome Christmas present arrives on heavy duty hauler
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Ontario's top doctor issues directive to cease all non-emergency surgeries immediately
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Emergency parliamentary debate on pandemic devolves into partisan finger-pointing
An emergency parliamentary debate that was supposed to be a forum for cross-party collaboration on better ways to combat the COVID-19 pandemic devolved Wednesday into another round of partisan finger-pointing.
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Bloc MP apologizes for taking photo of Liberal MP nude during virtual Parliament
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Health experts, essential workers plead for paid sick leave
Essential workers who aren't able to work from home are calling on the Ontario government to implement paid sick leave. CTV's Merella Fernandez explains.
Biden speaks to PM, says U.S. looking at helping 'some more'
With case numbers still relatively low in the Maritimes, some doctors are questioning whether we have the vaccine capacity to give doses to other provinces.
'All options on the table': Feds on variants and travel
Dr. Howard Njoo says they will continue to discuss options and measures to curb the spread of variants related to international travel.
Black teen girl fatally shot by police in Columbus, Ohio
A 16-year-old girl was shot by police in Ohio on Tuesday. Neighbours are furious, saying police used excessive deadly force.
Bloc MP apologizes for taking nude photo of Liberal MP
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Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam says Canadians should avoid travelling, even domestically, to stop the spread of variants.
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A essential worker from Toronto is expressing frustration after experiencing bus overcrowding during his morning commutes.
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