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Macklem points to child care, education to help ease protracted employment recovery

Macklem points to child care, education to help ease protracted employment recovery

Making child care more affordable and available across the country would help more women return to the labour force and stay there as conditions improve, said Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem.
Jordan's Principle order may cost feds $15 billion in compensation, PBO says

Jordan's Principle order may cost feds $15 billion in compensation, PBO says

Jordan's Principle requires governments to cover the cost of services for First Nations children, and work out any disputes over jurisdiction afterwards.
No one injured in helicopter crash

No one injured in helicopter crash

A pilot walked away unharmed following the crash on Wednesday morning.
Canada, Australia agree to co-ordinate efforts on regulation of online platforms

Canada, Australia agree to co-ordinate efforts on regulation of online platforms

The growing co-operation between Canada and Australia on the regulation of online platforms comes as Facebook backed down on a ban that prevented Australians from viewing and sharing news.
Male wolf killed on the train tracks near Banff

Male wolf killed on the train tracks near Banff

Parks Canada is hoping to capture and collar wolves in the Bow Valley pack to track their movements and monitor behaviour.
Emergency crews respond to helicopter crash outside St. Paul

Emergency crews respond to helicopter crash outside St. Paul

According to the St. Paul Fire Department, the pilot of the helicopter "displayed exceptional skill and calmness to set down this helicopter, and being able to walk away after."
DeWinton man charged with sexual assault of students found dead

DeWinton man charged with sexual assault of students found dead

Multiple victims identified in sex crimes dating back two decades
Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID – in two years

Government agrees people with mental illness should have access to MAID – in two years

The two-year interlude is six months longer than what was proposed by senators.
Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

Alberta energy minister announces date for start of coal consultations

"With the input of Albertans, a modern coal policy will protect the areas Albertans cherish while allowing responsible resource development in the appropriate places."
Cougar feeding on elk carcass leads wildlife officials to close area in Canmore

Cougar feeding on elk carcass leads wildlife officials to close area in Canmore

An elk carcass found near Cougar Creek in Canmore on Monday (Feb. 22) has led Alberta Parks to close the area to prevent a human wildlife conflict as there was evidence of a cougar feeding from it.
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