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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's isolating because one of his kids tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview with The Canadian Press, he says he feels fine and has no symptoms.

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with a private sector union that will provide representation to Canadian drivers and couriers, but does not unionize workers.

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says he wants to eliminate Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine passport program as soon as it's safe to do so.

EDMONTON — High River's mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "unapologetic supporter" of the industry.

MLA Peter Guthrie reminded viewers he's been opposed to the vaccine passports since they were first proposed.

Members of the Conservative electoral district group want a review of leader's competency sooner rather than later

EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, closing the book on what the union calls some of the most contentious and bruising negotiations in its history.

Alberta singer/songwriter, actress and author talks about new music, navigating the pandemic and the difficult moments of her mom's Alzheimer's journey

The problem has been building for years, said Paul McLauchin, president of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, with the pandemic exacerbating the issue.

"RCMP can confirm that a deceased person was located. At this time the death is believed to be suspicious."