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CTV News Calgary | Postscript
As journalists we often come across a story, person, place or situation that leaves a lasting impression and we wish we could share more with our viewers than the 90 seconds television allows.
Postscript gives us a place to present those little extras and dig a little deeper into those stories that most interest Albertans.
We are pleased to share the more memorable moments from some of our most experienced reporters and anchors with our viewers...
Postscript Stories
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Better late than never: My sister's coming out story
"Don't tell mom or dad," was the message my sister sent me when she first told me that she and her partner of four years were getting married.
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In Defense of 'Thoughts And Prayers'
Thoughts and prayers may not be enough in the wake of mass shootings...but Chris Epp says they can’t hurt.
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Thank You, Coach
He coached the St. Francis Browns High School football team for nearly two decades, but perhaps some of the greatest lessons he taught were learned off the field. CTV’s Mark Villani looks back on the memory of mentor and friend, Sam Stambene…
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Landman looks for work in Alberta’s struggling oil patch
Thousands of energy workers who have been laid off over the past few years are still struggling to find work in Alberta. Chris Epp profiles one local landman who is trying to get back on his feet.
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MLK, peace and kinship: Reflections on a visit to Ebenezer Baptist Church
Ian White shares his thoughts after visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. historic district in Atlanta, Georgia.
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On Humboldt and a Nation Grieving
The tragic loss of so many young hockey players hits close to home for many in the hockey community.
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Fanning the Flames: Team and city at standstill over new arena
The Saddledome is the oldest barn. While the NHL and the city fight over who pays to replace it, Chris Epp tells us about the fans who've been benched while they wait for a decision…
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Hurt feelings, bruised egos and '80s rom com
Why the Wildrose and Progressive Conservatives urge to merge comes with a checkered past and uncertain future.
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Rebuilding Fort McMurray in mind, body & spirit
One year after covering the Fort McMurray wildfire, reporter Shaun Frenette and cameraman Richard Blais returned to the region, to see how people are faring.
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Canada
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W5 EXCLUSIVE
W5 EXCLUSIVE | Pivot Airlines crew back in Canada after being trapped in Dominican Republic since spring
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World
Politics
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Liberals to consult public on merits of a foreign agent registry, Mendicino says
The federal government is preparing to consult the public on the possible creation of a foreign agent registry as a means of preventing outside interference in Canadian affairs, Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says.
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Canadian-funded group works to remove landmines left in Ukraine after Russian retreat
The HALO Trust, a non-governmental organization that has received $2 million in funding from the Canadian government, is working metre by metre to clear mines in Ukraine.
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National security officials planning for 2023 'Freedom Convoy' reboot: adviser to PM
The national security adviser to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that senior officials are planning ahead for the possibility of another 'Freedom Convoy' protest in early 2023.
Health
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Luxury detergent products recalled in Canada over risk of bacteria exposure, 11 infections reported
A slew of luxury detergent brand The Laundress products have been recalled in Canada due to the risk of bacteria exposure with as many as 11 people reporting infections, according to Health Canada.
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Most Canadians don't know a person with HIV can't sexually transmit virus if taking proper medication: survey
Only one in five Canadians are aware that a person with HIV can't sexually transmit the disease if they are taking the proper medication, according to a new survey that suggests Canadians still have a long way to go in understanding the medical and social realities of HIV.
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Teens' brains aged faster during the first year of the pandemic, study says, and stress may be to blame
The brains of U.S. teens have physically changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aging faster than normal, a new study says.
Sci-Tech
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Pentagon debuts its new stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
America's newest nuclear stealth bomber is making its public debut after years of secret development and as part of the Pentagon's answer to rising concerns over a future conflict with China. The B-21 Raider is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years. Almost every aspect of the program is classified.
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Musk's company aims to soon test brain implant in people
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said his Neuralink company is seeking permission to test its brain implant in people soon. He said he thinks the company should be able to put the implant in a human brain as part of a clinical trial in about six months, though that timeline is far from certain.
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Canadian tech sector participation and pay gaps persist and in some cases, worsen: report
A new report shows women, people of colour and immigrants in Canada's tech sector saw employment and pay inequities persist -- and in some cases, worsen -- between 2001 and 2016.
Entertainment
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Musk says Twitter has suspended rapper Ye over swastika post
Twitter has suspended rapper Ye after he tweeted a picture of a swastika merged with the Star of David.
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Elton John to play Glastonbury as epic tour draws to close
Elton John is scheduled to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in June, in what organizers say will be his farewell show in Britain. The festival announced Friday that the star will play the 2023 festival's final night on June 25.
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Movie reviews: 'White Noise' is a disjointed, yet perfectly cast suburban satire
This week, pop culture critic Richard Crouse reviews new movies 'White Noise', 'The Inspection' and 'Bones and All'.
Business
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Huawei CFO's U.S. bank fraud charges to be dismissed
U.S. prosecutors on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss bank fraud and other charges against Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of China's Huawei Technologies whose 2018 arrest strained relations between the U.S. and China.
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BREAKING
BREAKING | Canada's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.1 per cent in November
Statistics Canada says employment was little changed in November as the economy added a modest 10,000 jobs. In its latest labour force survey, the federal agency says Canada's unemployment rate fell slightly to 5.1 per cent last month.
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Profits in 15 sectors, including oil and gas, driving bulk of inflation: report
A new report by the Centre for Future Work found that growth in corporate profits this year compared to pre-pandemic has been concentrated in a small number of sectors where consumer prices have also risen the fastest.
Lifestyle
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A Florida woman is suing Kraft for US$5M, saying Velveeta microwave mac and cheese takes longer to make than advertised
The label on a cup of Velveeta's microwaveable mac and cheese says the meal only takes three and a half minutes to prepare. But a Florida woman says this is false -- and she's suing the manufacturer for US$5 million.
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Tips to deal with shrinkflation at the mall as some shoppers question discounts
At first glance, it might seem like the deals have never been better as posters in store windows and online ads trumpet a steady stream of holiday sales. But some consumers say the discounts are more hype than real.
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Racism backlash erupts as William and Kate visit Boston
Renewed allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace threatened to overshadow Prince William's trip to the United States after campaigners said the palace needed to acknowledge a wider problem that goes beyond one member of staff.
Sports
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Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, two-time Cy Young winner Gaylord Perry dies at 84
Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball who wrote a book about using the pitch, died Thursday. He was 84.
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Ontario's gambling regulator orders end to UFC bets over non-compliance concerns
The AGCO says casinos, as well as lottery and igaming operators, must stop accepting wagers on future Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events due to concerns over what it calls 'non-compliance' with its betting integrity requirements.
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China fines former NBA star Lin over quarantine comments
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin, who plays for a Chinese team, was fined 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for criticizing quarantine facilities, China's professional league and a news report said Friday, as the government tries to stop protests against anti-virus controls that are among the world's most stringent.
Autos
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Elon Musk delivers first Tesla Semi truck five years later, still no details
Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled the company's first heavy-duty Semi truck on Thursday at an event in the electric automaker's Nevada plant, making its first foray into the trucking industry.
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F1: Chinese Grand Prix cancelled again over pandemic
Formula One confirmed Friday that the Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in 2023, making it the fourth year in a row the race has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rolls-Royce successfully tests hydrogen-powered jet engine
Britain's Rolls-Royce said it has successfully run an aircraft engine on hydrogen, a world aviation first that marks a major step towards proving the gas could be key to decarbonising air travel.