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St. Albert organization aims to make a difference for Syrian refugees

St. Albert organization aims to make a difference for Syrian refugees

An additional $6,600 is needed to support two families during a one-year sponsorship
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks

Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks

Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station.
Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein gets 16 more years for rape, sexual assault

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 more years in prison after a jury convicted him of the rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model, furthering the fall of the onetime movie magnate who became a #MeToo magnet.
Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1 billion

Federal disaster aid program for 2021 B.C. floods now tops $1 billion

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The mayor of Abbotsford says the British Columbia farming community has come a long way since devastating flooding in 2021 — but still has far to go with long-term recovery and repairing peace of mind for residents.
Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down

Director of Canada's drug price regulator resigns same week as colleague steps down

HALIFAX — The executive director of Canada's drug pricing regulator is stepping down — just days after another member resigned because of concerns that the federal government was undermining the independent body's work.
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Academy Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony.
New Netflix password sharing rules prompt consumers to rethink subscriptions: experts

New Netflix password sharing rules prompt consumers to rethink subscriptions: experts

TORONTO — Netflix's recent move to clamp down on password sharing could push customers to re-evaluate their subscriptions, say digital media experts.
Laws around passing emergency vehicles to change March 1

Laws around passing emergency vehicles to change March 1

Proposed changes in the Traffic Safety Amendment Act limit all traffic passing emergency vehicles to 60 km/h or lower
Living well--and dying well--with schizophrenia

Living well--and dying well--with schizophrenia

Researcher pushes for better palliative care for people with chronic mental health conditions.
Innisfail approves designated immigration partnership with neighbours

Innisfail approves designated immigration partnership with neighbours

Bowden and Olds get green light from Innisfail council to come under its “umbrella” as a designated community under Alberta Advantage Immigration’s Rural Renewal Stream.
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