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Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening
EDMONTON - Alberta's government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can access publicly funded mammogram...
Apr 22, 2026
B.C. children's representative says drug crisis having staggering impact on kids
The toxic drug crisis that has killed thousands of people in British Columbia has had a "staggeringly high" impact on the youngest in the province, not only killing hundreds but leaving many more as o...
Apr 22, 2026
Premier Eby says investigation into Tumbler Ridge shooting has entered final stages
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby said the police investigation into the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting is in its final stages. Eby offered the update during a meeting with Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka...
Apr 22, 2026
Tick season is here for many parts of Saskatchewan
While the spring weather may be taking its sweet time to take hold in the province, some areas are already seeing a less-welcome aspect of the warmer weather. Ticks have woken up in parts of Saskatche...
Apr 22, 2026 An American dog tick, the most common tick found in Saskatchewan. (Melinda Fawver/Dreamstime.com)
'The day the music dies': Organists pipe up to save historical instrument
EDMONTON - Music from a pipe organ has filled a convocation hall at the University of Alberta for a century, but that may soon come to an end as the institution begins renovations that include removin...
Apr 22, 2026
Lionel Desmond inquiry: N.S. opposition wants transparency on government progress
HALIFAX - Opposition parties say government owes it to Nova Scotians to be more transparent on its progress in implementing recommendations from an inquiry into a former soldier who killed his family ...
Apr 21, 2026
Saskatchewan launches awareness campaign to encourage organ and tissue donations
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new awareness campaign aiming to convince more people to become organ and tissue donors. The campaign features stories of people from the province who hav...
Apr 21, 2026 The campaign features stories of people from the province who have been impacted by organ and tissue donation, including Swift Current’s Kyla Thompson, who inspired millions of people online by sharing the health journey of her late daughter Bella. (Kyla Thomson)
Slain Mountie's family decries 'systemic failure' after suspect ruled unfit for trial
VANCOUVER - The family of British Columbia RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang says they fear she'll be "erased" from the legal record after the man accused of her killing was found unfit to stand trial. Shiling...
Apr 21, 2026
Canadian tourist killed, another injured after gunman opens fire at Mexico pyramids
MEXICO CITY - An armed man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacn pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people injured at the archeological site n...
Apr 20, 2026
Alberta's government says it will do away with twice-a-year time change
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith's government says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally confirmed Monday the province plans to stick with da...
Apr 20, 2026
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