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E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

E. coli in vegetables harder problem than beef

McDonald’s contamination crisis in the United States reveals why the bacteria is more difficult to control in produce.
Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

Dwindling sea ice, warming oceans fuelled Canada's 2023 wildfires, finds study

A new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
Alberta man sues province over closing of only supervised consumption site in Red Deer

Alberta man sues province over closing of only supervised consumption site in Red Deer

Aaron Brown says the province’s move to close the site violates his Charter-protected rights and will put his life at risk
Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Adebayo Chris Katiiti, jailed for being a transgender man in Uganda, was brutally beaten as a child for wearing his brothers' clothes. He says moving to Alberta in 2016 saved his life.
What to know about Canada’s toxic drug crisis and supervised consumption sites

What to know about Canada’s toxic drug crisis and supervised consumption sites

Alberta has been taking a recovery-oriented approach to the toxic drug crisis. It provides free treatment in public addiction centres and same-day access to addiction medicines through a toll-free number, and it has increased the number of treatment beds.
If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?

Canadians are told that they’re free to use the products of a company that has been publicly shamed and accused of representing a serious national security threat. What should the public take away?
Edmonton Elks name Ed Hervey as general manager and VP of football operations

Edmonton Elks name Ed Hervey as general manager and VP of football operations

EDMONTON — Ed Hervey is returning to a front-office position with the Edmonton Elks. The CFL team says he's the new vice-president of football operations and general manager. Hervey was GM of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats last season.
Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Reservoir study to improve water storage on Red Deer River begins

Alberta government announced Nov. 19 a multi-year study to explore the costs and value of constructing and operating a reservoir near Ardley and its impact on downstream communities
Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

Fatal accident on Hwy 2 west of Athabasca kills 14-year-old

According to an RCMP press release, the westbound pick-up collided with the commercial vehicle, resulting in injuries to both drivers. A 14-year-old passenger travelling in the pick-up was declared deceased on scene.
A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist

A 'bomb cyclone' sounds scary but meteorologist says it's not alarmist

The use of terms including "atmospheric rivers" and "bomb cyclones" to describe weather phenomena has moved out of scientific journals and into the mainstream in recent years.
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