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• Alberta confirms 1,972 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths over 3 days

  23-08-2021 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Active cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions due to COVID-19 all increased over Alberta's last update on Friday.
  
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• Famous 85-year-old who waves from the street corner gets her own thank you from Bridgeland community

  23-08-2021 22:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Helen Jusic's efforts to raise her neighbours' spirits touched a chord, with her story spreading around the globe and bringing stacks of fan mail from as far away as Brazil. On Sunday, her neighbours gathered to say thank you.
  
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• ‘We’re in big trouble’: Doctors worry Canada’s 4th wave of COVID-19 could be biggest yet

  23-08-2021 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Projections in several provinces suggest that the fourth wave of COVID-19 could be the worst Canada has seen, if governments don't intervene.
  
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• Insurance industry limiting fossil fuel exposure amid growing climate threat

  23-08-2021 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the past three years, 32 major global insurance companies have adopted policies that end or limit insurance for the coal industry and the Canadian oilsands.
  
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• 12 New Restaurants in the Mountains Near Calgary - Avenue Calgary

  23-08-2021 21:55 via avenuecalgary.com
  
  12 New Restaurants in the Mountains Near Calgary  Avenue Calgary
  
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• Three Calgary companies to pitch Deerfoot Trail upgrade plans - 660 News

  23-08-2021 21:40 via 660citynews.com
  
  Three Calgary companies to pitch Deerfoot Trail upgrade plans  660 News
  
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• Owners of Calgary Flames, Stampeders announce vaccination policy for all fans & staff attending live events

  23-08-2021 21:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Vaccination will now be required at Calgary's major sporting events for both fans and staff attending the events.
  
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• Fans, staff will need full vaccinations to attend Calgary Flames, Stampeders games and other sporting events - CBC.ca

  23-08-2021 21:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Fans, staff will need full vaccinations to attend Calgary Flames, Stampeders games and other sporting events  CBC.ca
  
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• Fans, staff will need full vaccinations to attend Calgary Flames, Stampeders games and other sporting events

  23-08-2021 21:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Vaccination will now be required at Calgary's major sporting events for both fans and staff attending the events.
  
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• Calgary Flames, Stampeders announce vaccination policy for fans, staff attending live events

  23-08-2021 21:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Vaccination will now be required at Calgary's major sporting events for both fans and staff attending the events.
  
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• Calgary Flames, Stampeders, Hitmen fans & staff must be fully vaccinated to attend games

  23-08-2021 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The organization said more information on how the policy would be implemented will be released in the coming weeks.
  
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• Calgary athlete eager to put years of training to test at Tokyo Paralympic Games - Calgary Herald

  23-08-2021 20:22 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary athlete eager to put years of training to test at Tokyo Paralympic Games  Calgary Herald
  
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• Some Calgary gas stations out of fuel over the weekend - 660 News

  23-08-2021 20:18 via 660citynews.com
  
  Some Calgary gas stations out of fuel over the weekend  660 News
  
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• U.S. report finds problems with construction, manufacture & design of Keystone pipeline

  23-08-2021 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  A U.S. government watchdog found multiple problems with the construction, manufacture and design of the Keystone XL pipeline, validating President Joe Biden's decision to revoke its permit, leaders of several House Democratic committees said on Monday.
  
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• U.S. report finds multiple problems with Keystone pipeline

  23-08-2021 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  A U.S. government watchdog found multiple problems with the construction, manufacture and design of the Keystone XL pipeline, validating President Joe Biden's decision to revoke its permit, leaders of several House Democratic committees said on Monday.
  
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• Problems with Keystone XL pipeline's construction, manufacture and design outlined in U.S. report

  23-08-2021 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  A U.S. government watchdog found multiple problems with the construction, manufacture and design of the Keystone XL pipeline, validating President Joe Biden's decision to revoke its permit, leaders of several House Democratic committees said on Monday.
  
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• Problems with Keystone pipeline's construction, manufacture and design outlined in U.S. report

  23-08-2021 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  A U.S. government watchdog found multiple problems with the construction, manufacture and design of the Keystone pipeline, validating President Joe Biden's decision to revoke the permit for a Keystone XL extension, leaders of several House Democratic committees said on Monday.
  
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• Construction for new design of Eau Claire on way after iconic Olympic Arch put in storage

  23-08-2021 19:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The city has packed up the iconic arch in the Eau Claire plaza — signalling the area is ready to undergo some major development changes.
  
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• Breakenridge: Where is Alberta's leadership on COVID-19 questions? - Calgary Herald

  23-08-2021 19:10 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Breakenridge: Where is Alberta's leadership on COVID-19 questions?  Calgary Herald
  
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• Funnel cloud advisory issued areas northeast of Calgary - 660 News

  23-08-2021 18:52 via 660citynews.com
  
  Funnel cloud advisory issued areas northeast of Calgary  660 News
  
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• Summer women’s world hockey championship expected again in 2022

  23-08-2021 18:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  "If we want to grow our game internationally, we want to make sure we're visible and we continuously play at that high platform, having a world championship every year is crucial."
  
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• Everything you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Monday, Aug. 23

  23-08-2021 16:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Emergency medicine doctors have written a letter to AHS calling for immediate action to address overwhelmed and understaffed emergency rooms.
  
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• B.C. announces new COVID-19 vaccine card that will be required for wide range of public activities

  23-08-2021 16:34 via cbc.ca
  
  The B.C. government has announced a plan to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for anyone who wants to attend a concert, sports game, movie, restaurant, nightclub, casino or fitness class.
  
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• B.C. announces new COVID-19 vaccine card required for wide range of public activities

  23-08-2021 16:34 via cbc.ca
  
  The B.C. government has announced a plan to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for anyone who wants to attend a concert, sporting event, movie, restaurant, nightclub, casino or fitness class.
  
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• Glenbow Museum closing for renovations

  23-08-2021 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Melania Kjorlien from the Glenbow Museum joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss the renovations planned for the space. Your Twitter handle: @glenbow Website: http://www.glenbow.org
  
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• Federal election Calgary: Candidates list for 2021 vote - LiveWire Calgary

  23-08-2021 16:19 via livewirecalgary.com
  
  Federal election Calgary: Candidates list for 2021 vote  LiveWire Calgary
  
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• U.S. regulators give full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine

  23-08-2021 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus variant yet.
  
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• U.S. regulators give full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine

  23-08-2021 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus variant yet.
  
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• Canadian athletes prepare to compete in 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

  23-08-2021 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Own the Podium CEO Anne Merklinger joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to discuss Team Canada’s participation in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, which begin Aug. 24, 2021.
  
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• Calgary businesses look at vaccine passports in lieu of a provincial system - CityNews Edmonton

  23-08-2021 15:50 via edmonton.citynews.ca
  
  Calgary businesses look at vaccine passports in lieu of a provincial system  CityNews Edmonton
  
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• Calgary weather for Monday, Aug. 23 - CTV Toronto

  23-08-2021 15:10 via calgary.ctvnews.ca
  
  Calgary weather for Monday, Aug. 23  CTV Toronto
  
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• Canadian Paralympic sitting volleyball team aiming for podium at Tokyo Games

  23-08-2021 14:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  "We've earned the ability to be that confident in ourselves, and we're just pushing ourselves every single day to be better."
  
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• Stamps Talk: Stephen sounds off on eventful Week 3 for the Calgary Stampeders

  23-08-2021 13:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a new weekly Global News segment, 770 CHQR Voice of the Stampeders’ Mark Stephen joins Cami Kepke to break down Jake Maier’s debut, defensive line injuries and a big test ahead.
  
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• Letters, Aug. 23: 'Nothing good comes of electing Liberals in Calgary' - Calgary Sun

  23-08-2021 13:04 via calgarysun.com
  
  Letters, Aug. 23: 'Nothing good comes of electing Liberals in Calgary'  Calgary Sun
  
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• ER doctors express 'confusion and alarm' over Alberta Health Services' position on bed closures

  23-08-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Emergency medicine doctors have written a letter to the CEO of Alberta Health Services calling for immediate action to address overwhelmed and understaffed emergency rooms.
  
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• The vaccine procrastinators: Why some 20 to 29-year-olds aren't in a rush to get the jab

  23-08-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Albertans in their 20s are the age range least likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19 — raising unique challenges for those trying to combat vaccine hesitancy.
  
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• How do Canada's political parties plan to prepare the country for future pandemics?

  23-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  How should Canada prepare for the next pandemic it faces? There's no consensus among major political parties on that question during an election campaign taking place amid a fourth wave of a pandemic that has yet to be quelled.
  
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• Companies are implementing vaccine mandates. Can employees reject them?

  23-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In recent weeks, governments and private businesses have announced plans to implement mandatory vaccination policies. But do employers have the right to impose such mandates? What if employees refuse? CBC News looks at the legal issues these mandates raise.
  
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• Edmonton Elks game postponed after players test positive for COVID-19

  23-08-2021 05:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Elks game against the Toronto Argonauts that was scheduled for Thursday in Toronto has been postponed by the Canadian Football League due to COVID-19 cases.
  
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• Calgary Community Fridge encouraging other neighbourhoods to open fridges after successful first year - Calgary Herald

  23-08-2021 03:07 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary Community Fridge encouraging other neighbourhoods to open fridges after successful first year  Calgary Herald
  
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• Calgary Community Fridge encourages neighbourhoods to get on board - Calgary Herald

  23-08-2021 02:13 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Calgary Community Fridge encourages neighbourhoods to get on board  Calgary Herald
  
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• Severe thunderstorms blow through Calgary, parts of central Alberta - CBC.ca

  23-08-2021 01:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Severe thunderstorms blow through Calgary, parts of central Alberta  CBC.ca
  
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• Some Calgary Petro-Canada locations facing gas shortages - Globalnews.ca

  23-08-2021 01:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some Calgary Petro-Canada locations facing gas shortages  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Some Calgary Petro-Canada locations facing gas shortages

  23-08-2021 01:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  If you've tried to fill your gas tank at a Calgary Petro-Canada recently, you might have run into a problem.
  
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• Supply shortages at some Calgary Petro-Canada stations close pumps | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  23-08-2021 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Supply shortages at some Calgary Petro-Canada stations close pumps | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Supply shortages at some Calgary Petro-Canada stations close pumps

  23-08-2021 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A supply shortage at some Petro-Canada gas stations in Calgary has closed pumps, forcing drivers to fill up elsewhere. Jackie Wilson reports.
  
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• Racialized Calgary candidates face targeted vandalism as municipal election approaches - Global News

  23-08-2021 01:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Racialized Calgary candidates face targeted vandalism as municipal election approaches  Global News
  
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• Southern Alberta school boards grapple with masking policy - Calgary Herald

  23-08-2021 01:26 via calgaryherald.com
  
  Southern Alberta school boards grapple with masking policy  Calgary Herald
  
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• Flames defenceman Valimaki focusing on positives as he prepares for sophomore season - Calgary Sun

  23-08-2021 01:20 via calgarysun.com
  
  Flames defenceman Valimaki focusing on positives as he prepares for sophomore season  Calgary Sun
  
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• Racialized Calgary candidates face targeted vandalism as municipal election approaches

  23-08-2021 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Calgary’s civic election approaches, candidates who are members of racialized groups are seeing some of their campaign materials vandalized. Jessie Weisner reports.
  
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