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Alberta’s educators have overwhelmingly voted—95% in favor—of strike action as negotiations stall, setting the stage for a potential provincewide walkout. The standoff over working conditions and contract demands has intensified amid brewing discontent from both sides, leaving the education system teetering on the brink of disruption.
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G7 Leaders Gather in Alberta Amid Middle Eastern Tensions
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Hundreds protest in Calgary amidst high-profile G7 summit arrival
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Pablo Rodriguez clinches new leadership in Quebec Liberal Party race
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Alberta leader defends controversial decision to charge for COVID vaccines
In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith defended her administration's decision mandating out‐of‐pocket payments for COVID‐19 vaccinations amid widespread criticism. The policy, targeting the most vulnerable amid fiscal constraints, has ignited debates over public health equity and government priorities while officials insist the move is meant to allocate resources more effectively. More...
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