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Don Totten is a passionate railway fanatic , a member of the Rocky Mountain Rail Society and he's this week's Inspired Albertan.

RCMP has been using spyware tools for years and in more cases than previously reported, MPs told

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and senior RCMP officers are defending the national police force's years-long and previously undisclosed use of spyware—capable of remotely accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data—as part of dozens of major investigations.
Bill Graham, ex-interim Liberal leader and post-9/11 foreign affairs minister, dies

Condolences from Canadian politicians past and present poured out Monday as they learned about the death of Bill Graham, who served as foreign affairs minister when the country decided against joining the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Liberals planning temporary solution to dental care promise: CP sources

Sources close to the government's proposed $5.3 billion dental care program say the Liberals are planning a temporary solution that involves giving money directly to patients in order to keep their promise to the NDP while they work on a more permanent answer.

Monkeypox in the U.S.: Where could it spread next?

The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency last week, an effort to bolster the U.S. response to contain the outbreak.
Monkeypox in Canada: Tracking where the cases are

The Public Health Agency of Canada is tracking the publicly reported cases of monkeypox across the country, updating the number of confirmed infections in each province and territory on a weekly basis.
Children with headache disorders report worse symptoms, mood during pandemic: study

A new study has found children who suffer from headache disorders have been experiencing more frequent pain and worse anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal end, produce 'final text'

Talks to revive Tehran's tattered nuclear accord with world powers in Vienna ended Monday as the parties closed a final text and the Iranian negotiator prepared to return to his capital, diplomats said.
New Pompeii finds highlight middle-class life in doomed city

A trunk with its lid left open. A wooden dishware closet, its shelves caved in. Three-legged accent tables topped by decorative bowls. These latest discoveries by archaeologists are enriching knowledge about middle-class lives in Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius' furious eruption buried the ancient Roman city in volcanic debris.
Best time to see the Perseids meteor shower could be this weekend

While the peak of the Perseids meteor shower, one of the brightest of the year, may be next week, now may be the best time to see the astronomical event, according to The Weather Network.

Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.
Before and after Rydell High: Looking back on Olivia Newton-John's career

Although she is best known for her role as Sandy in the blockbuster musical 'Grease,' Olivia Newton-John, who died at the age of 73, had a career that extended far beyond the dramas of Rydell High.
John Travolta, others pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John

Actors, musicians, politicians and fans are reacting to the news of Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Olivia Newton-John's passing at 73.

S&P/TSX composite gains slightly; markets await Wednesday's U.S. inflation figures

Canada's main stock index edged higher Monday on a light trading day as investors await critical new U.S. inflation data expected later this week.
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations over nuclear plant attacks

Russia and Ukraine traded accusations Monday that each side is shelling Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Russia claimed that Ukrainian shelling caused a power surge and fire and forced staff to lower output from two reactors, while Ukraine has blamed Russian troops for storing weapons there.
Hong Kong cuts COVID-19 hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals

Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city's leader said Monday.

Montreal Pride parade cancelled hours before event due to lack of volunteers

Montreal Pride parade organizer Simon Gamache admits that they messed up when they cancelled the event at the last minute Sunday.
'Socially awkward' dog gets 'pity party' after spending more than a year in a B.C. shelter

A Metro Vancouver shelter held what it called a 'pity party' for a dog who's been waiting to be adopted for more than a year - the first dog at the facility to wait that long in about even years.
Winning Lotto 649 ticket worth $6M sold somewhere in Ontario

Ontario residents will want to check their Lotto 649 tickets carefully this morning.

Hope for 'significant change' in all of sports following Hockey Canada board chair's resignation: lawyer

The recent resignation of Hockey Canada's board chair could be a sign of further departures to come, says Simona Jellinek, a sexual abuse and assault lawyer.
Lone U.S. team in B.C.-based hockey league can't find enough vaccinated players

The lone American team in a junior B hockey league based in British Columbia is pulling out of the upcoming season because it can't find enough players vaccinated against COVID-19 to fill its roster.
Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Ray Bennett brings Stanley Cup home to Innisfail

The Stanley Cup was in Alberta on Monday, brought to Innisfail by former resident Ray Bennett.

Bill with tax credits for 'North American' electric vehicles passes in U.S. Senate

The new plan to encourage Americans to buy more electric vehicles built in North America, instead of just the United States, has cleared its tallest hurdle, and for the Canadian auto industry, the stakes are enormous.
Florida death could be 20th in U.S. caused by Takata air bags

A Florida man who was killed in a traffic crash last month could be the 20th death in the U.S. caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators.
Tire-deflating climate activists coming to Vancouver 'soon,' group says

A group of climate activists who 'disarm' SUVs by deflating their tires is preparing to target vehicles in Vancouver, according to a representative.