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Researchers consider how to 'denormalize' drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide

Researchers consider how to 'denormalize' drinking culture ahead of new alcohol guide

Lee-Anne Richardson is celebrating the three-year anniversary of a support group she founded for people who've decided to ditch alcohol or cut back as part of what she considers a movement toward healthier living, especially by younger generations.
Real estate agents say ban on foreign buyers won't have local impact

Real estate agents say ban on foreign buyers won't have local impact

Local real estate agents say the federal government's two year ban preventing some non-Canadians from purchasing homes will have a minimal impact in St. Albert.
Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations now available to Canadians

Federal tax credit for multi-generational home renovations now available to Canadians

OTTAWA — The federal government is offering a new tax credit to help make it easier for Canadians to care for adult relatives in their own homes
Police investigate whether girls' alleged subway assaults related to fatal stabbing

Police investigate whether girls' alleged subway assaults related to fatal stabbing

Toronto police have not confirmed whether a group of teen girls who allegedly assaulted several people at public transit stations is the same one that allegedly stabbed a homeless man in the downtown core.
2022 was fifth or sixth warmest on record as Earth heats up

2022 was fifth or sixth warmest on record as Earth heats up

DENVER (AP) — Earth’s fever persisted last year, not quite spiking to a record high but still in the top five or six warmest on record, government agencies reported Thursday.
Numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers increase in Germany

Numbers of refugees, asylum-seekers increase in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — More than 244,000 people applied for asylum in Germany last year, and more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees came to the country looking for shelter from Russia's war , the government said Wednesday.
Alberta pushes for enhancement and modernization of provincial government services

Alberta pushes for enhancement and modernization of provincial government services

The Alberta government is inviting residents to share their opinions on improving and modernizing its online services through an online survey. The survey will be open until Jan. 24.
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

LOS ANGELES — Lisa Marie Presley, a singer-songwriter, Elvis’ only daughter and a dedicated keeper of her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency . She was 54.
Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace

Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace

NEW YORK (AP) — No, the public has not tired of hearing about Prince Harry . Sales for “Spare" have placed the Duke of Sussex in some rarefied company.
Banking regulator launches consultations on mortgage rules, proposes additions

Banking regulator launches consultations on mortgage rules, proposes additions

TORONTO — Stricter rules around qualifying for a mortgage could be coming as Canada's banking regulator seeks feedback on several proposals to limit the number of overstreched borrowers.
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