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Five face charges in death of man whose remains were found in rural Alberta last year

Five face charges in death of man whose remains were found in rural Alberta last year

Five people have been arrested in the death of a man whose remains were located in a rural area of southern Alberta last year.
Law barring use of extreme intoxication as criminal defence unconstitutional: SCOC

Law barring use of extreme intoxication as criminal defence unconstitutional: SCOC

Canada's highest court has ruled that the law barring the use of automatism⁠, or a state of extreme intoxication, as a defence for some crimes is unconstitutional and called on Parliament to consider new legislation.
Victoria woman warns others about attempted dating-site scam

Victoria woman warns others about attempted dating-site scam

A Vancouver Island woman is warning others after she joined a dating app and someone promptly tried to scam her.
Cineplex reports Q1 loss as revenue soars with customers returning to theatres

Cineplex reports Q1 loss as revenue soars with customers returning to theatres

Canadians are returning to cinemas after more than two years of COVID-19 measures, handing a revenue bump to the country's largest cinema chain. Cineplex Inc.
Changes to Lake Louise shuttle system coming this summer

Changes to Lake Louise shuttle system coming this summer

Parks Canada is expecting more visitors to Banff National Park this summer, makes changes to encourage shuttle use, minimize vehicle use.
Ontario cops 'actively' investigating harassment of Burnaby South MP, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh

Ontario cops 'actively' investigating harassment of Burnaby South MP, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh

Authorities say they're now actively investigating the harassment of Burnaby South MP and federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh during a campaign event earlier this week. 
Company says thin metal strands possibly embedded in candy or loose in bag

Company says thin metal strands possibly embedded in candy or loose in bag

Mars Wrigley Canada has announced a voluntary recall of specific varieties of SKITTLES Gummies, STARBURST Gummies and LIFE SAVERS Gummies after customers reported finding very thin metal strands embedded in the candy or loose in the bag.
Hydrogen and electric vehicles are future of transportation: expert

Hydrogen and electric vehicles are future of transportation: expert

U of A mechanical engineering professor says hydrogen being examined for long-haul trucking industry, while electric vehicles are being pegged for personal use.
Alberta's Kenney rejects suggestion he's eyeing early election to quell party strife

Alberta's Kenney rejects suggestion he's eyeing early election to quell party strife

Jason Kenney is rejecting speculation he may call an early election as part of a last-ditch effort to maintain control.
Rare total-lunar eclipse brings red moon to Albertans on May 15

Rare total-lunar eclipse brings red moon to Albertans on May 15

Albertans may get the chance to witness a red moon, or lunar eclipse this Sunday.
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