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Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs

Statistics Canada says that in June, the year-over-year price increase to home insurance was 11.9 per cent in Nova Scotia, 10.3 per cent in B.C. and 9.7 per cent in Alberta.
Cochranite raising awareness to fight human and sex trafficking by climbing nine mountains in three days

Cochranite raising awareness to fight human and sex trafficking by climbing nine mountains in three days

For 72 consecutive hours, Betts said he will be tackling one mountain after another, taking breaks only to eat or sleep.
Diamond Valley break-in suspect facing 70 charges

Diamond Valley break-in suspect facing 70 charges

30-year-old Calgary man has been charged in relation to 25 break-and-enters in southern Alberta, including one in Diamond Valley.
Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

Health Canada approves first RSV vaccine for adults age 60 and over

The company said it was 94 per cent effective at preventing the illness in seniors with underlying medical conditions.
Alberta International Airshow ready for takeoff

Alberta International Airshow ready for takeoff

St. Albert’s Bill Carter hangs up stunt-wings
Telus announces 6,000-person layoff, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

Telus announces 6,000-person layoff, reports 61% drop in Q2 net income

"We obviously would prefer to just have straight competition and regulation. I believe the competitive environment in Canada is very, very strong."
Highway 44 speeders clocked more than 60 km/h over the limit face huge fines

Highway 44 speeders clocked more than 60 km/h over the limit face huge fines

Patrick Perry Sidney Rehn also faces seven-day driving ban
Affordability, accessibility, and housing stock also an issue in rural Alberta

Affordability, accessibility, and housing stock also an issue in rural Alberta

More focus is needed on growing rural communities instead of focusing solely on housing increases in urban areas, said Paul McLauchlin, president for Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Better Business Bureau warns consumers to watch out for 'free inspection' scams

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to watch out for 'free inspection' scams

Have you ever been approached for a free inspection of your home for potential repair work? The BBB is warning it could be a scam and advises on how to tell if it is legitimate or not.
Fans rejoice as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour books 6 nights at Toronto's Rogers Centre

Fans rejoice as Taylor Swift's Eras Tour books 6 nights at Toronto's Rogers Centre

Taylor Swift has announced six Toronto dates for her Eras tour, but for Albertans there are closer dates over the border. Would you make the trek to see Swift in Toronto?
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