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Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it — a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun.
Calgary police say man died of accidental, self-inflicted injury after fight

Calgary police say man died of accidental, self-inflicted injury after fight

Calgary police say a death following a fight between two drivers on the weekend was the result of an accidental, self-inflicted injury.
CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist

CFL releases 2023 season schedule with new twist

The CFL has released its 2023 season schedule on Tuesday, with a bit of a twist. For the first time since 2008, divisional playoff games are set to be played on Saturdays, with the semifinals taking place on Nov.
Crown says killer of B.C. man was either a 'master ninja' or there were two attackers

Crown says killer of B.C. man was either a 'master ninja' or there were two attackers

VANCOUVER — An escaped inmate accused of the first-degree murder of a Vancouver Island man either needed martial arts training, or he worked together with the other man who walked away from the William Head prison, the Crown attorney said Monday.
Freeland sends Ukraine $115 million in tariff revenue from Russia, Belarus imports

Freeland sends Ukraine $115 million in tariff revenue from Russia, Belarus imports

OTTAWA — The federal government is channelling $115 million collected in tariffs on Russian and Belarusian products to help rebuild the power grid in Ukraine.
Trudeau seeks Europe sanctions on Haiti leaders, says Ottawa won't repeat 'mistakes'

Trudeau seeks Europe sanctions on Haiti leaders, says Ottawa won't repeat 'mistakes'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants European nations to join Canada in sanctioning Haiti's elites over alleged ties to the violent gangs paralyzing that country.
Calgary police acknowledge bathhouse raid caused pain and trauma for LGBTQ community

Calgary police acknowledge bathhouse raid caused pain and trauma for LGBTQ community

Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld has acknowledged a raid at a bathhouse in 2002 caused pain and trauma for everyone involved. Goliath's Bathhouse was established in 1987 and serves the city's gay community.
Accused in Coutts blockade frustrated over trial delays, want explanation on charges

Accused in Coutts blockade frustrated over trial delays, want explanation on charges

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men charged with participating in a protest blockade at the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, Alta., appeared in court Monday as a judge heard about frustrations in getting their case to trial.
Large and in charge: Gene Simmons still wants to party every day

Large and in charge: Gene Simmons still wants to party every day

Rock and roll icon Gene Simmons--controversial but popular septuagenarian--creates a splash, and a new vodka in partnership with Alberta brewer.
Re-indexation a 'drop in the bucket' for those on supports: Renaud

Re-indexation a 'drop in the bucket' for those on supports: Renaud

Social benefit programs like AISH, Income Support, the Alberta Seniors Benefit, and Alberta Child and Family Benefit rates will see an increase by six percent to match the rate of inflation in the coming months.
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