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UCP removes Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes from caucus after Kenney criticism

Two MLAs have been removed from the caucus of Alberta's United Conservative Party following their criticism of Premier Jason Kenney.

1,558 COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta as province sets new mask exemption rules

New mask exemption rules were revealed by the province’s top doctor on Thursday as the province reported 1,558 cases of COVID-19.

Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw (pictured) provided an update, from Calgary and Edmonton on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on COVID-19 and the province’s vaccine rollout. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

UCP caucus chair quits, calls for removal of Premier Kenney

Dissent from within the United Conservative Party has reached new heights with a call from within caucus for Premier Jason Kenney to resign.

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney listens as the 2021 budget is delivered in Edmonton Alta, on Thursday February 25, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Restaurants ask for help, as more shut their doors for good

Restaurants Canada, an advocacy group for the hospitality industry, says without more help from the government, many members will be shutting their doors for good.

'Your vaccine is your ticket': Alberta government pushes vaccination through ad campaign

Premier Jason Kenney announced a new ad campaign to promote the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and experts say it aims to appeal to what Albertans want most – a return to normalcy.

Two Calgary 3 on 3 basketball players aim for the summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan

Calgary basketballers Kyle Landry and Jordan Jensen-Whyte grew up playing against each other, but these days they play on the same team: Canada's.

Calgary woman climbing to help feed hungry kids

A Calgary woman with a passion for climbing and a desire to pay it forward thinks she may have found a way to do both in a single leap.

Lethbridge police suspend officer over misconduct investigation

A police officer with the Lethbridge Police Service has been suspended in connection with an investigation conducted by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team.

Charity fundraiser runner cuts through Calgary

Raising funds on a run from Victoria, B.C. to Sault Ste Marie, Ont., Rick Fall is in Calgary on part of his 4,200-kilometre challenge.

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Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.

People wear face masks as they walk in a city park in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Israeli tanks pound Gaza ahead of possible ground incursion

Israeli artillery pounded northern Gaza early Friday in an attempt to destroy a vast network of militant tunnels inside the territory, the military said, bringing the front lines closer to dense civilian areas and paving the way for a potential ground invasion.

Post-COVID-19 syndrome: New diagnosis for long-haulers' mood disorders, cognitive impairment

Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.

Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations

Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.

'Tremendous imbalance': Some Indigenous people are waiting years for their status cards

Indigenous people applying for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status card are waiting years to receive it, even though the government says processing should take eight to 12 weeks.