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‘Sows distrust’: Alberta doctors slam government COVID-19 task force report as ‘misinformation’
"This report sows distrust. It criticizes proven preventative public health measures while advancing fringe approaches," Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan said in a statement Published Jan 27, 2025 • Last updated Jan 28, 2025 • 3 minute read A student exits the Students Union Building at the University of Alberta in Edmonton on
Alberta premier offers new version of why she contacted accused before criminal trial
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is offering up a new version of why she engaged in a controversial phone call with a Calgary street pastor in which they discuss his upcoming criminal case related to COVID-19 public health measures. Smith told her Saturday morning phone-in radio show she took the call from Art Pawlowski
Alberta Esports Expo set to bring unique gaming experience to Edmonton
The event run Feb. 18 and 19 at the Edmonton Expo Centre and those who are interested in participating can sign up online until Feb. 12...
Alberta NDP lambastes Premier Danielle Smith on 90-day health care reform promise
NDP health critic David Shepherd said Monday it has been more than 100 days since Smith promised to fix health care within 90 days...
What the Free Alberta Strategy gets wrong about Canada’s banking system
THE CONVERSATION This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. —— Author: Robert L. Ascah, Research Fellow, The Parkland Institute, University of Alberta What is the Free Alberta Strategy...
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39 of the Best YA Graphic Novels and Comics of 2026
Every month, the What’s Up in YA newsletter has a roundup of the best YA graphic novels and comics out that month. I’ve combined all of these comics into a collection: Young Adult Graphic Novels & Comics of 2026. Anyone can browse Book Riot collections and click the covers to find the publisher’s description, the
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Muslim Association promises ‘Jew-free’ incident will not recur at future youth events
A word cloud projected during a recent Muslim Association of Canada conference youth session contained the phrase "Jew free, submitted by an anonymous participant. This will not happen again, promises the association. (Photo Melanie Bennett/used with permission) Article content The Muslim Association of Canada has released an update following an incident that occurred during its
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EnchantingGuangxi | Guangxi turns caves into popular tourist attractions
Tourists enjoy scenery inside a cave in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Aug. 12, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Ailin) NANNING, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, south China, has tapped the tourism potential of its caves in recent years, developing them into popular attractions while ensuring visitor safety. Tourists visit a cave in
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Osun Decides: 3,556 PUs Opened By 8:30am – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said 3,556 out of 3,763 Polling Units (PUs) in Osun State opened by 8:30 am for the governorship election. According to the electoral umpire’s situation report, 207 polling units, accounting for 5.5 per cent, experienced minor delays but had become operational by 9:00 am. READ ALSO Osun
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Troops neutralise terrorists, intercept 180 explosives in Zamfara
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have neutralised several terrorists and intercepted a suspected explosives courier carrying 180 units of explosives allegedly meant for terrorist elements in Katsina State. The Army in a post via its X handle on Saturday, said theoperations, carried out on August 14, also led to the recovery of rifles, ammunition and