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Calgary researcher to lead study on E. coli infection in children

Calgary researcher to lead study on E. coli infection in children

The University of Calgary says Alberta has one of the highest rates of STEC infection in the world given its abundance of cattle, sloped terrain, food crops, and use of well water.
Canada Post employee's decision temporarily closes outlet

Canada Post employee's decision temporarily closes outlet

Canada Post cites staffing issues, James River General Store postmaster says she was placed on unpaid leave over vaccine refusal
Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts

Military's former head of human resources charged with sexual assault, indecent acts

The Armed Forces has been battered for months with reports and headlines about inappropriate sexual behaviour involving senior commanders, which has left the military reeling and its top ranks in turmoil.
Senate gives speedy passage to bill banning conversion therapy

Senate gives speedy passage to bill banning conversion therapy

The new bill goes further than the original, banning conversion therapy for consenting adults, as well as for children and non-consenting adults. 
Increase in visitor paid parking rates up for discussion

Increase in visitor paid parking rates up for discussion

“I would like to see a rate increase… I see that there is a lot of potential for user-pay parking and this is an opportunity for our residents to be supported by our visitors,” said Councillor Barb Pelham
New immigrants, international students needed to fuel Canada’s bio-economy

New immigrants, international students needed to fuel Canada’s bio-economy

“It is likely that Western Canada’s biotech industry will lack 18,800 bio-economy workers by 2029, and current estimates indicate there will not be enough workers to meet labour needs,” the report states.
Pedersen’s Public Health Act tickets now over until 2022

Pedersen’s Public Health Act tickets now over until 2022

Pre-trial conference slated for Dec. 9; next court date is Jan. 5, 2022
Earth more flammable due to global heating

Earth more flammable due to global heating

Last decade worst for heat and fire, says researcher
Strike averted: 71% in favour of Cargill contract

Strike averted: 71% in favour of Cargill contract

'We are pleased to have reached an agreement that is comprehensive, fair and reflective of their commitment to excellence at Cargill.'
Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation

Canadian ambassador to China Dominic Barton tenders resignation

The announcement comes three months after the release of two Canadians — Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor — who were first arrested and detained in December 2018 by Chinese authorities.
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