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Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production .
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Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

Assisted Living Alberta announced as last public health agency taking over AHS

CALGARY — The Alberta government has named Assisted Living Alberta as the last of four new public agencies taking over provincial health care from Alberta Health Services.
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Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

Parks Canada says 300 or more interim housing units for Jasper on the way

JASPER, ALTA. — Parks Canada plans to set up 300 or more interim housing units for residents displaced by last year's wildfire in Jasper, Alta., by the end of February.
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Trump tariffs would not prompt a recession: CN Rail CEO

Trump tariffs would not prompt a recession: CN Rail CEO

MONTREAL — After a tough 2024 that saw profits drop 21 per cent, the head of Canadian National Railway Co. said the new year is looking brighter — even if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his tariff threat.
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Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs

Surrey, B.C., mayor joins alliance of border communities ahead of possible tariffs

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said potential U.S. tariffs would put hundreds of jobs in her community at risk, as she became the latest mayor to join an alliance advocating for Canadian border communities.
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FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives

FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin . The U.S.
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Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

Midair collision kills 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in almost a quarter century

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Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children's TV facing steep decline, report says

Funding for Canadian scripted shows, children's TV facing steep decline, report says

A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five years.
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Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

Alberta cuts funding to gambling support group as it eyes private online betting

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.
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S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 1.3 per cent Thursday in a broad-based rally with strong gains in technology and base metal stocks, while U.S. stocks saw a more muted rise. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 334.95 points at 25,808.
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