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Glendon woman charged with 32 counts of arson

Glendon woman charged with 32 counts of arson

Audrey Elaine Dunham, 54 of Glendon, has been charged in connection to multiple wildfires in the Bonnyville and Lac La Biche areas.
Authorities continue search for teen who fell into the Beaver River

Authorities continue search for teen who fell into the Beaver River

Authorities continue to search for 17-year-old Aaron Thir who fell into the Beaver River late Saturday morning.
Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

The statement does not include middle managers, whose bonuses made up more than $8 million of the $10-million bonus program, among those who are volunteering their bonuses. 
Job seekers with disabilities hopeful new government program will open doors

Job seekers with disabilities hopeful new government program will open doors

Employers can apply for a grant that will cover 37.5 per cent of a new hire's salary up to $37,500 if that employee lives with a disability.
Beheaded statue of Egerton Ryerson, toppled Sunday in Toronto, won't be replaced

Beheaded statue of Egerton Ryerson, toppled Sunday in Toronto, won't be replaced

Ryerson is credited as one of the architects of Canada's residential school system.
Tories foil bid to cut short debate on bill to regulate online streaming services

Tories foil bid to cut short debate on bill to regulate online streaming services

The bill would bring global online streaming giants, such as Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime, under the auspices of the Broadcasting Act, requiring them to promote Canadian content and to financially support Canadian cultural industries, just as traditional broadcasters are required to do.
Does Canada need another pipeline, feds ask days after Biden cancels Keystone XL

Does Canada need another pipeline, feds ask days after Biden cancels Keystone XL

The query was posed in a briefing note from Natural Resources Canada and released to The Canadian Press under federal access-to-information legislation. 
Liberals tap text messaging platform to directly connect with Canadians

Liberals tap text messaging platform to directly connect with Canadians

The Liberal party has published a phone number and is urging Canadians to text with their thoughts on issues and their ideas for improving federal policies.
Judge issues court injunction against weekend rodeo protesting health restrictions

Judge issues court injunction against weekend rodeo protesting health restrictions

Alberta Health Services says in a news release that the injunction prevents the organizers from holding any future events that don't comply with health orders such as masking, attendance limits, and physical distancing.
Legislature member says Alberta premier's patio dinner clearly broke COVID-19 rules

Legislature member says Alberta premier's patio dinner clearly broke COVID-19 rules

"I am calling on the premier today to make the rules more consistent, to give businesses fairness, and to allow restaurants to safely operate in the same fashion in which the premier just portrayed."
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