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PHOTOS: Pro wrestling grows its audience with Southern Alberta event

PHOTOS: Pro wrestling grows its audience with Southern Alberta event

“There’s a lot of pro wrestlers out there, a lot of really good talent in Canada and they need places like this to wrestle so getting on these tours, going town to town and building their name is the stuff that’s going to make them successful.”
Ottawa police call in reinforcements as convoy takes up positions around Parliament

Ottawa police call in reinforcements as convoy takes up positions around Parliament

OTTAWA — The big rigs began rolling into downtown Ottawa midday Friday, as a planned anti-vaccine mandate protest began to swell in number and energy, with some in attendance promising to stay put until Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is forced out.
Calgary to Cochrane trail naming contest collects hundreds of ideas so far

Calgary to Cochrane trail naming contest collects hundreds of ideas so far

The Name the Trail contest is officially rolling and ideas are pouring in from around the province.
Some household pets more susceptible to COVID, says Alberta veterinarian

Some household pets more susceptible to COVID, says Alberta veterinarian

Companion animals such as dogs, cats, and rodents — including hamsters — are all capable of getting the virus, whereas pets such as birds and lizards are not.
CRA to send out new round of letters checking eligibility from CERB recipients

CRA to send out new round of letters checking eligibility from CERB recipients

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency is sending out a new round of letters to pandemic aid recipients to verify they were eligible for the help, and warning of potential need for repayments.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's isolation due to child testing positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's isolation due to child testing positive for COVID-19

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's isolating because one of his kids tested positive for COVID-19. In an interview with The Canadian Press, he says he feels fine and has no symptoms.
Uber Canada signs deal with union offering workers dispute representation

Uber Canada signs deal with union offering workers dispute representation

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. has signed an agreement with a private sector union that will provide representation to Canadian drivers and couriers, but does not unionize workers.
Alberta premier 'confident' COVID-19 measures could be relaxed by end of March

Alberta premier 'confident' COVID-19 measures could be relaxed by end of March

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says he wants to eliminate Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine passport program as soon as it's safe to do so.
Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney

Mayor fears Rocky Mountain coal-mining concerns will be ignored after meeting Kenney

EDMONTON — High River's mayor says he's concerned a massive public outcry over coal mining in the province's Rocky Mountains will be ignored after hearing Premier Jason Kenney tell him he remains an "unapologetic supporter" of the industry.
VIDEO: Airdrie-Cochrane MLA says it's time to end vaccine passport program

VIDEO: Airdrie-Cochrane MLA says it's time to end vaccine passport program

MLA Peter Guthrie reminded viewers he's been opposed to the vaccine passports since they were first proposed.
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