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University students struggling to find housing in Calgary and other cities

University students struggling to find housing in Calgary and other cities

The University of Calgary's Students' Union said it has heard from many students facing challenges, including some who are forced to live in the far corners of the city where they are poorly served by transit.
Renaud calls DynaLIFE buyout a 'failed ideological experiment'

Renaud calls DynaLIFE buyout a 'failed ideological experiment'

"I think it demonstrates their inability to use real data and information as opposed to their ideological bent (that) privatizing things will automatically make things better, which we've seen again and again doesn't happen," Marie Renaud said of the government's plan to buyout DynaLIFE.
Renewables pause in Alberta affecting 118 projects worth $33 billion, think tank says

Renewables pause in Alberta affecting 118 projects worth $33 billion, think tank says

"Renewables seemed like a natural progression for energy generation," he said. "It always felt like the future for me."
Study explores recreationalist behaviour on unofficial Kananaskis trails

Study explores recreationalist behaviour on unofficial Kananaskis trails

“It’s not about laying blame anywhere because I think we all use undesignated trails from time to time, but it’s understanding what pushes more of us towards that unofficial trail use.”
Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products

Canada to join U.S. trade fight with Mexico over genetically modified corn products

"Canada believes that these measures are not scientifically supported and have the potential to unnecessarily disrupt trade in the North American market."
Almost half of all Foothills 911 calls are accidental

Almost half of all Foothills 911 calls are accidental

New Emergency SOS feature on smartphones and smartwatches is inadvertently dialing 911.
Calgary man facing terrorism charges related to TikTok video hires new lawyer

Calgary man facing terrorism charges related to TikTok video hires new lawyer

Court documents show Hussein is accused of posting a TikTok video in May that contributed to or facilitated terrorist activity for al-Qaida and the Islamic State group.
Prior Omicron infection didn't protect some seniors from reinfection, study finds

Prior Omicron infection didn't protect some seniors from reinfection, study finds

Vaccinated seniors who had been infected with Omicron variants in early 2022 were about 20 times more likely to be reinfected with another Omicron variant later that year than seniors who had been vaccinated but not infected, she said.  
Canadian self-harm website investigated in 88 UK deaths

Canadian self-harm website investigated in 88 UK deaths

LONDON (AP) — Canada-based websites allegedly offering lethal substances to people at risk of self harm is being probed by British police.
Search of Winnipeg landfills needs to happen says Alberta group

Search of Winnipeg landfills needs to happen says Alberta group

Northern Alberta group holds rally to support those calling for landfill search for missing Indigenous women.
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