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Immigration — not fertility — driving Canada’s population growth

Immigration — not fertility — driving Canada’s population growth

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Minister Sean Fraser is expected  to announce Canada’s new 2022-2024 immigration intake levels plan by the end of the month, which will also outline the programs under which these newcomers will be admitted.
Retired firefighter and off-duty police recognized from saving driver from pond in Southern Alberta

Retired firefighter and off-duty police recognized from saving driver from pond in Southern Alberta

After witnessing a vehicle drive into an Airdrie retention pond in June 2021, two individuals recognized the occupant was in medical distress and pulled him out of the truck. The two men were recognized for their efforts by the local fire department.
Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it's time to 'learn to live' with COVID-19

Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it's time to 'learn to live' with COVID-19

Twenty-nine per cent of respondents to a Leger poll said they were ready to move on, indicating they were "adequately vaccinated" and viewed the Omicron variant as "less serious."
Southern Alberta women in cancer remission says lifting REP nerve-racking for immunocompromised

Southern Alberta women in cancer remission says lifting REP nerve-racking for immunocompromised

An Okotoks woman who underwent cancer treatments amid COVID-19 said the rapid dropping of restrictions sparks worry that hospitals will once again be faced with significant pressure, resulting in delayed treatment and further postponement of necessary surgeries.
UPDATE: HBO's The Last of Us begins filming in Okotoks

UPDATE: HBO's The Last of Us begins filming in Okotoks

HBO zombie apocalypse has hit the streets of a southern Alberta town.
UPDATED: Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

UPDATED: Injunction granted to prevent protesters from blocking Ambassador Bridge

The City of Ottawa today asked the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for an injunction against people continuing to violate city bylaws during the ongoing protest in the city by antigovernment demonstrators.
Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, issue avalanche warning

Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, issue avalanche warning

If you are thinking about going into the backcountry this weekend, you might want to reschedule.
Ontario premier declares state of emergency in response to protests

Ontario premier declares state of emergency in response to protests

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is declaring a state of emergency in response to ongoing blockades in Ottawa and Windsor, Ont.
Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths

Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report in November found that among pregnant U.S. women infected with COVID-19, about 1 in 80 deliveries was a stillbirth — the loss of a fetus anytime after 20 weeks. That’s compared with 1 in 155 among uninfected women.ad to stillbirths in infected women. It's an uncommon outcome for any pregnancy but women with COVID-19 face an elevated risk.
One week left to Name the Trail

One week left to Name the Trail

Just over one week remains to enter the Name the Trail contest.
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