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Street drugs poisoned with benzos can lead to 'catastrophic' overdoses: advocate
VANCOUVER - A drug policy adviser to the City of Vancouver is warning of a dangerous drug saturating British Columbia's illicit supply in much the same way fentanyl did several years ago. Karen Ward s...
Apr 29, 2021
Alberta announces tighter restrictions for COVID "hotspots" including Red Deer
EDMONTON, AB- Premier Jason Kenney has announced new targeted COVID-19 measures aimed at curbing growth of the virus in notspots across Alberta.Tighter restrictions on in-person schooling, indoor fitn...
Apr 29, 2021
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for April 29
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Yo...
Apr 29, 2021
Hundreds of Grade 5 students to engage in virtual Grow Kids event
With a priority on health and wellness for students, this year the Grow Boy and Go Girl Committees have combined forces, under the umbrella of Grow Kids, to offer Grade 5 classes in each Division a vi...
Apr 29, 2021
Brazil tops 400,000 virus deaths amid fears of renewed surge
SAO PAULO - Brazil on Thursday became the second country to officially top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, losing another 100,000 lives in just one month, as some health experts warn there may be gruesome da...
Apr 29, 2021
O'Toole defends Conservatives' handling of Vance allegation in 2015
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole says he acted appropriately after hearing a "rumour" about Jonathan Vance months before the general took over as Canada's top military commander in July 2015....
Apr 29, 2021
Union denounces federal back-to-work legislation to reopen Port of Montreal
OTTAWA - The spokesman for a union representing striking dockworkers at Montreal's port called on Thursday for an end to contentious scheduling practices before the workers are forced back on the job....
Apr 29, 2021
UK film academy suspends Noel Clarke over misconduct claims
LONDON - Britain's motion picture academy on Thursday suspended actor-director Noel Clarke after a newspaper reported that multiple women had accused him of sexual harassment or bullying. The film and...
Apr 29, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Canada's oldest residents higher than for flu shot
OTTAWA - Health Canada data suggest seniors are getting vaccinated in higher numbers for COVID-19 than they did for the flu. Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo says almost nine in 10 C...
Apr 29, 2021
New rent support announced for Albertans between jobs
The provincial government is launching a new Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit for eligible Albertans on May 1.Under the redesigned Rent Supplement Program, the province says the new temporary benefit...
Apr 29, 2021