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Tamara Lich, the 'spark that lit' the convoy protest in Ottawa, gets bail

Tamara Lich, the 'spark that lit' the convoy protest in Ottawa, gets bail

Tamara Lich, one of the principal organizers of the so-called "Freedom Convoy" protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa for three weeks, has been granted bail on a $25,000 bond.
Don't trust texts offering refunds for licence plate stickers: Service Alberta

Don't trust texts offering refunds for licence plate stickers: Service Alberta

Scammers are sending text messages claiming to Service Alberta and offering $120 refunds via direct deposit.
Ottawa announces COVID-19 rules for return of cruise ships to Canadian ports

Ottawa announces COVID-19 rules for return of cruise ships to Canadian ports

The federal government is announcing strict COVID-19 rules for the return of cruise ships to Canadian ports next month for the 2022 season.
Alberta restaurant feeding chickens and lessening waste

Alberta restaurant feeding chickens and lessening waste

Alberta restauranteur and farmer working together to reduce waste and feed chickens.
Alberta's economy facing high unemployment, vacancy rates

Alberta's economy facing high unemployment, vacancy rates

Alberta's Finance Minister Travis Toews said the unemployment rate is higher than seven per cent, but employers are still struggling to find qualified staff.
WATCH: Harvard senior's Disney-inspired Korean musical a hit online, TikTok

WATCH: Harvard senior's Disney-inspired Korean musical a hit online, TikTok

Harvard University student Julia Riew has been releasing snippets of her full-length musical inspired by a Korean folktale with a decidedly Disney movie vibe on TikTok since January and has amassed a passionate following.
Trudeau departs for Europe to meet with allies on Ukraine response

Trudeau departs for Europe to meet with allies on Ukraine response

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau departed for Europe on Sunday to meet with allies about the intensifying situation in Ukraine. Trudeau has meetings set for Monday in London with the prime ministers of Britain and the Netherlands.
Cash influx from Provincial budget good news for rural communities

Cash influx from Provincial budget good news for rural communities

Alberta's 2022 budget comes with good news for small communities says president of Rural Municipalities of Alberta, including infrastructure and doctor and nurse recruitment and retention funding.
Alberta's Koe beats Saskatchewan's Flasch in battle of former teammates at Brier

Alberta's Koe beats Saskatchewan's Flasch in battle of former teammates at Brier

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta teams posted victories Friday night in front of a supportive home crowd as fans returned to the Tim Hortons Brier for the first time in two years.
Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean Canada well protected for now: Tam

Omicron wave, vaccination rates mean Canada well protected for now: Tam

Even if they are not mandatory, Dr. Theresa Tam says face masks should be kept on hand.
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