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No increase in traffic injuries following cannabis legalization, study shows

No increase in traffic injuries following cannabis legalization, study shows

The study reviewed Alberta and Ontario emergency department data.
St. Paul hospital puts pause on surgical services

St. Paul hospital puts pause on surgical services

On Tuesday, AHS announced surgical services in St. Paul were put on pause until Jan. 4.
Liberals delay new regulations to lower price of medicines in Canada

Liberals delay new regulations to lower price of medicines in Canada

The regulations were supposed to come into force at the beginning of January, but have been pushed back to July 1, 2022.
Military sex response centre facing more calls for help after year of allegations

Military sex response centre facing more calls for help after year of allegations

Sexual Misconduct Response Centre executive director Denise Preston said she has been pushing the Armed Forces to provide more information about incidents of sexual misconduct in the ranks so the response centre can provide better oversight, but that military commanders have resisted on privacy grounds.
COVID-19 might have lasting impacts on the way Canada handles immigration: minister

COVID-19 might have lasting impacts on the way Canada handles immigration: minister

On Thursday, Fraser announced the government surpassed its ambitious immigration target of 401,000 new permanent residents for 2021 — the most newcomers in a year in Canada's history. 
Users of Access to Information Act complain of delays, secrecy, inconsistencies

Users of Access to Information Act complain of delays, secrecy, inconsistencies

People who use the system complained that exemptions and exclusions were “excessively applied,” preventing the disclosure of relevant government information. 
Alberta UCP holds Christmas party after health minister asked all to cancel plans

Alberta UCP holds Christmas party after health minister asked all to cancel plans

UCP spokesman Dave Prisco said government officials decided to proceed with the party because the venue was compliant with regulations and the health minister had given the advice only a short time before.
Latest COVID-19 numbers from Ontario and Quebec point to rapid infection surges

Latest COVID-19 numbers from Ontario and Quebec point to rapid infection surges

Infections across Canada have risen from an average of 5,000 per day last week to more than 11,000 this week.
Alberta registered nurses to vote on four-year deal with pay hike of 4.25 per cent

Alberta registered nurses to vote on four-year deal with pay hike of 4.25 per cent

There will be $5 million a year toward recruitment and retention strategies in rural and remote areas, and $2.5 million a year for relocation assistance.
'Peril or promise': Long-term solution needed to help homeless in Alberta cities

'Peril or promise': Long-term solution needed to help homeless in Alberta cities

Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness said homeless camps are growing across Canada and there are more people without housing. There are also compounding crises as housing affordability deteriorates and drug overdose deaths spike.
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