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Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services in talks around paid donations of plasma as supply dwindles

Canadian Blood Services is in talks with companies that pay donors for plasma as it faces a decrease in collections.
Nine-year-old brain cancer warrior battles to make a difference

Nine-year-old brain cancer warrior battles to make a difference

Diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019, Cecily Eklund has raised more than $50,000 for the Kids with Cancer Society.
Kenney calls Alberta sovereignty act idea backed by UCP leadership candidate 'nuts'

Kenney calls Alberta sovereignty act idea backed by UCP leadership candidate 'nuts'

Premier said he's certain that even if the legislature passed Danielle Smith's bill, the lieutenant-governor would refuse to give it royal assent.
Too old? Too awkward? Some adorable shelter animals can't get adopted

Too old? Too awkward? Some adorable shelter animals can't get adopted

One dog was thrown a "pity party" after spending a year at a shelter. But here's why these pets are actually ideal for many people.
Canadian wastewater surveillance expanding to new public health threats: Tam

Canadian wastewater surveillance expanding to new public health threats: Tam

Plans are underway to sift through Canadian sewage to test for monkeypox, polio and other potential health threats.
This antique shop even has a fighter jet for sale

This antique shop even has a fighter jet for sale

Everything's for sale at 5,500-square-foot Vancouver Island antique mall, including a Canadair CT-133 Silver Star jet.
TV series starring Hilary Swank films huge fire scene in Metro Vancouver

TV series starring Hilary Swank films huge fire scene in Metro Vancouver

Check out photos and a video of the jaw-dropping conflagration.
City of Calgary says it could cost millions to repair damage to municipal building

City of Calgary says it could cost millions to repair damage to municipal building

Suspect who set fires that triggered sprinkler system sustained significant injury during arrest by police.
British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

British Columbians pampering pets with AC, says BC Hydro

Survey found one-third of respondents said they use air conditioning specifically to keep their pets cool during summer months.
50 ways air travel has changed over the last 100 years

50 ways air travel has changed over the last 100 years

To squeeze every last dollar of profit from every flight, airlines have shrunk seat pitches, charged all sorts of new fees and stopped offering free meals on many flights.
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