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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

Alberta's unemployment rate is up to 11.1 per cent from last month's 10.7 per cent.
Train speed plays big role in wildlife deaths

Train speed plays big role in wildlife deaths

“You might ask how can such a big machine like a train be difficult to detect? But when trains are travelling downhill, they can be surprisingly quiet, especially if they are coming around corners."
Work from home? Here’s how Canadians can get a $400 tax deduction

Work from home? Here’s how Canadians can get a $400 tax deduction

In a proposal announced by the federal government this week, the Canada Revenue Agency will allow employees working from home due to COVID-19 to claim up to $400 in 'modest expenses' — no questions asked. 
Hydrogen's future remains murky despite home heating projects in Alberta and Ontario

Hydrogen's future remains murky despite home heating projects in Alberta and Ontario

The act of creating hydrogen requires energy, whether to tear apart water molecules with the electrolysis method or breaking down natural gas molecules through thermal processes which themselves create greenhouse gases.
Nurses need your help crocheting Whoville-themed baby sets for Christmas

Nurses need your help crocheting Whoville-themed baby sets for Christmas

"The human touch is what makes a difference."
Debate over assisted dying bill extended as clock ticks down on court deadline

Debate over assisted dying bill extended as clock ticks down on court deadline

The House of Commons is to vote on the justice committee's report on the bill, as well as two proposed Conservative amendments to it, on Thursday.
Summer vaccination expected to be available for most Albertans: Kenney

Summer vaccination expected to be available for most Albertans: Kenney

“By the summer, we plan to begin phase three, where (the) vaccine will offered to all Albertans. That means it will be months before vaccines will be available to the general population,” Kenney said.
Imperial Oil to write off up to $1.2 billion in Alberta natural gas assets

Imperial Oil to write off up to $1.2 billion in Alberta natural gas assets

Imperial said the exploration lands it is shelving haven't been developed and aren't producing, adding the move doesn't include natural gas prospects that are also rich in petroleum liquids.
Whitford sentenced to eight years for death of 16-month-old

Whitford sentenced to eight years for death of 16-month-old

Suncor Energy increases spending, oil production guidance for 2021

Suncor Energy increases spending, oil production guidance for 2021

The Calgary-based company forecasts refinery throughput of 415,000 to 445,000 barrels per day based on a utilization rate of between 90 and 96 per cent.
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