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Wake-up Call

Wake-up Call

New arrivals to Whistler are sold the same dream so many ski bums have chased over the years, but the resort’s housing crisis often comes with a rude awakening.
Conservatives vote to send Liberal child-care bill to committee for study

Conservatives vote to send Liberal child-care bill to committee for study

OTTAWA — Despite their misgivings about the Liberals' national child-care plan, the Conservatives voted in favour of the bill Wednesday, approving it for further study.
Former St. Albert teacher gets five-year sentence for sex offences

Former St. Albert teacher gets five-year sentence for sex offences

Former Paul Kane High School teacher Bryce Hughes plead guilty to two sexual offence charges in St. Albert Provincial Court on Jan. 30, and received a 5-year prison sentence.
'The eyes of the world': Trial starts for Calgary pastor charged in border blockade

'The eyes of the world': Trial starts for Calgary pastor charged in border blockade

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — A court has seen video of a Calgary pastor encouraging truckers to keep blocking the Canada-U.S. border to protest COVID-19 restrictions because the world was watching.
Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

Canada's new anti-Islamophobia representative apologizes for comments about Quebecers

OTTAWA — Canada's new special representative on combating Islamophobia said Wednesday that she is sorry that her words have hurt Quebecers.
Judge agrees to conditional discharge for “minor” sexual assault

Judge agrees to conditional discharge for “minor” sexual assault

Sahaya Sanjai Gomez, 36, will serve 12 months of probation.
NDP seeks to probe federal contracts with other consulting firms — not just McKinsey

NDP seeks to probe federal contracts with other consulting firms — not just McKinsey

OTTAWA — The NDP is calling on a House of Commons committee to expand its study of federal contracts awarded to McKinsey & Company and include other consulting firms that have received large contracts.
Canadian economy loses steam, expected to slow further amid high interest rates

Canadian economy loses steam, expected to slow further amid high interest rates

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost steam as 2022 drew a close, setting the stage for a continued slowdown this year as high interest rates weigh on spending.
Black History Month goes far beyond a date on the calendar

Black History Month goes far beyond a date on the calendar

This February, consider what Black History Month is truly about.
Alberta removes more impaired drivers since expansion of sheriff authority

Alberta removes more impaired drivers since expansion of sheriff authority

Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis also addressed challenges in Alberta's ongoing efforts to tackle rural crime, including RCMP lacking officers and concerns with Bill C-75.
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