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Inspired Features
Inspired Albertans: Darrel Janz
For dedicating himself for so long to telling the story of our city and its people, Darrel Janz is this week's Inspired Albertan.
Canada
World
Politics
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Premiers disagree on whether Canada should cut off energy supply to U.S. if Trump moves ahead with tariffs
Some of Canada's premiers appeared to disagree with Ontario Premier Doug Ford on his approach to retaliatory measures, less than a day after he threatened to cut off the province's energy supply to the U.S. if president-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat of punishing tariffs.
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Ottawa has sold its stake in Air Canada: sources
Two senior federal government sources have confirmed to CTV News that the federal government has sold its stake in Air Canada. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the government purchased a six per cent stake in the airline for $500 million as part of a bailout package.
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Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO
The number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising despite billions in federal spending to tackle housing affordability, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis published Thursday.
Health
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Stanley cups recalled over 'burn hazard'
A recall notice is in effect for a selection of Stanley travel mugs, warning consumers to 'immediately stop using' them.
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Some epilepsy patients worry their seizures will return amid medication shortage
The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance says an ongoing shortage of an epilepsy medication is leaving some patients worried they'll start to have seizures again if they switch to an alternative.
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Some breast cancer patients can avoid certain surgeries, studies suggest
Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two studies exploring ways to lessen treatment burdens.
Sci-Tech
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Male humpback whale makes record-breaking migration
A male humpback whale has made an extraordinary journey from South America to Africa — travelling more than 13,046 kilometres — the longest migration recorded for a single whale, a new study found.
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An autistic teen's parents say Character.AI said it was OK to kill them. They're suing to take down the app
Two families have sued artificial intelligence chatbot company Character.AI, accusing it of providing sexual content to their children and encouraging self-harm and violence. The lawsuit asks a court to shut down the platform until its alleged dangers can be fixed.
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Scientists mapped the world's rivers over 35 years. They found shocking changes
The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, according to a new study.
Entertainment
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Calgary tattoo artist wins season 16 of 'Ink Master' TV show
A Calgarian has won the latest season of American competition reality show Ink Master.
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3 men say in lawsuits that Sean 'Diddy' Combs drugged and sexually assaulted them
Three men sued Sean 'Diddy' Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them.
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Producers of Netflix hit 'Love is Blind' accused of U.S. labour law violations
The producers of Netflix's hit reality dating show 'Love is Blind' have been accused by a U.S. labour board of attempting to strip cast members of their rights to discuss working conditions and speak publicly about their experiences.
Business
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Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today: spokespeople
Spokespeople for a group of creditors that voted on a proposed $32.5-billion settlement with three tobacco giants say the deal passed a major hurdle today.
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Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity
Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.
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The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner
The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership.
Lifestyle
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The holidays can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. Here’s how to make them fun and exciting again
The holidays can be fun and exciting, but you know they can also be cause for stress and anxiety.
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Indian Gukesh Dommaraju, 18, becomes the youngest ever chess world champion
Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday.
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Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back
Experts say it's common to be stressed about money around the holidays, but talking to friends and family about your budget — and maybe even agreeing to financial caps on gift-giving — can remove a lot of anxiety from the holiday season.
Sports
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Bill Belichick 'always wanted' to give college coaching a try. Now he will at North Carolina
Bill Belichick had just been introduced Thursday as North Carolina's next football coach when chancellor Lee Roberts came armed with a gift: a short-sleeved gray hoodie — a bit of a trademark from Belichick's NFL coaching days — bearing a blue interlocking “NC” logo.
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'A reasonable compromise': Regina City Council forgives Riders of more than $1M in unpaid rent
Regina City Council forgave the Saskatchewan Roughriders of more than $1 million in unpaid rent payments at their meeting Wednesday.
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Man City crisis deepens with loss to Juventus in Champions League as Barcelona and Arsenal win
Manchester City plunged deeper into trouble in the Champions League by losing 2-0 at Juventus, as manager Pep Guardiola battles injuries and loss of belief.
Autos
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'Baseball-sized hail': Toronto man owes car rental company $18K after hailstorm
A Toronto man is on the hook for about $18,000 after a car he rented over the summer was pelted by baseball-sized hail.
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GM is pulling the plug on its robotaxi efforts
General Motors is pulling the plug on its efforts to develop a fleet of driverless taxis and will focus on driver-assistance features that require a driver to be ready to take control of the car, the company said Tuesday.
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80-year-old driver with expired licence accused of going nearly double the speed limit in eastern Ontario
Ontario Provincial Police say a man caught stunt driving on Highway 37 near Tweed, Ont. Thursday was 80 years old, and his licence was expired.