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For all she does to produce an atmosphere of giving, Community Kitchen CEO Sundae Nordin is this week's Inspired Albertan.

CRA head says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to review all ineligible pandemic payments

The head of the Canada Revenue Agency says it 'wouldn't be worth the effort' to fully review $15.5 billion in potentially ineligible pandemic wage benefit payments flagged by Canada's Auditor General.
MPs prepare for return to Parliament as Ottawa marks one-year anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'

Members of Parliament are making their way back to Ottawa ahead of resuming sitting on Monday, as the city prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of the arrival of 'Freedom Convoy' protesters.
What is going on with Bill C-11, the government's online streaming legislation?

The Liberals have spent years trying to pass online streaming legislation and now the current iteration, known as Bill C-11, is closer than ever to passing. With a potential parliamentary showdown ahead, here's what you need to know about how the contentious Broadcasting Act bill got to this stage.

Canadians worried about the state of provincial health systems: poll

A new survey suggests the vast majority of Canadians have concerns about the state of the health-care system, particularly in Atlantic provinces where hospitals have struggled to maintain emergency services for months. Leger and The Association for Canadian Studies surveyed 1,554 Canadian adults over a two-day period in January.
Canadian study suggests we may be underestimating children’s memory capabilities

New research from York University suggests that we may be underestimating what kids are capable of when it comes to their memories.
Afghan malnutrition rates at record high, UN food agency reports

Malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs with half the country enduring severe hunger throughout the year, a spokesman for the World Food Program said Thursday.

Bear on Mars? NASA satellite snaps a strange formation

What looks like a giant teddy bear’s face peering into space from the surface of Mars is actually a satellite image of some craters and a circular fracture, scientists say.
Nvidia CEO says AI will need regulation, social norms

Nvidia Corp Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang on Tuesday said that the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence will create powerful tools that require legal regulation and social norms that have yet to be worked out.
Ice Age relic found by Alberta woman out walking her dogs

A chance discovery by an Edmonton area woman who was walking her dogs has turned out to be a massive fossilized bone that likely belonged to an Ice Age mammoth.

'It Ends With Us' movie casts Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

BookTok is all abuzz with the news that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will be starring in a movie based on the bestselling romance novel, "It Ends With Us."
Pamela Anderson defends Tim Allen after flashing allegation

Pamela Anderson is addressing discussion about a story regarding her 'Home Improvement' co-star Tim Allen that is part of her new memoir, 'Love Pamela.'
Jay Leno breaks bones in motorcycle wreck months after fire

Two months after undergoing surgery for serious burns, Jay Leno is now contending with a number of broken bones after being knocked off a motorcycle.

U.S. senators call for trade crackdown on Canada over dairy quotas, digital policies

A pair of senior U.S. senators is urging the Biden administration to get tough with Canada for "flouting" obligations to its North American trade partners.
Zellers rolling out food trucks for Canadians 'craving a taste of nostalgia'

Though you won't be able to sit on the old, cracked pleather benches and take in the thick smell of gravy and fries, while the gentle sound of clanging dishes provides the soundtrack for your lunch, Zellers plans to roll out food trucks for those 'craving a taste of nostalgia.'
Shopify CTO Allan Leinwand steps down for 'personal reason,' Lutke to take over R&D

Shopify Inc. says chief technology officer Allan Leinwand will be departing the company with chief executive Tobi Lutke to take on some of his responsibilities.

Lifelong Toronto Maple Leafs fan fulfils dream of seeing first game, passes away next day

Mike Davy always dreamed of going to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, and once it finally happened, he passed away the night after.
Wildcat known for grumpy expression detected for the first time on Mount Everest

One of the planet’s most unique wildcats has been detected for the first time on the tallest mountain on Earth — Mount Everest.
How to wash your winter coats like a laundry expert

TikTok laundry expert Melissa Pateras shows how to wash winter coats in the washing machine.

New Vancouver tax intended to chip away at FIFA World Cup costs

The price of hosting the FIFA World Cup is rising in Vancouver, and the province is using a new tool to help cover the costs.
Grizzlies, other NBA teams speak out on Tyre Nichols' death

The outrage, frustration, sadness and anger was evident around the NBA on Friday, the day that video was released showing how Nichols, a 29-year-old father, was killed by five Memphis police officers. Several teams released statements of support for the family, as did the National Basketball Players Association.
Veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement from international game

Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod, who survived a string of injuries to win 119 caps for Canada over a distinguished senior career that spanned more than two decades, has announced her retirement from international soccer. McLeod, who turns 40 on Feb. 26, plans to continue playing club football for at least one season.

Canadian Hyundai vehicles unaffected by theft issue in the U.S., company says

Hyundai cars in Canada don't have the same anti-theft issue compared to those in the United States, a company spokesperson says, following reports that two American auto insurers are refusing to write policies for older models.
Some U.S. auto insurers are refusing to cover some Hyundai and Kia models

Progressive and State Farm, two of America's largest auto insurers, are refusing to write policies in certain cities for some older Hyundai and Kia models that have been deemed too easy to steal, according to one of the insurance companies and media reports.
See how Amsterdam built a massive underwater bike-parking facility

Amsterdam has shared a time-lapse video of the construction of its brand-new underwater bike-parking facility.