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Tight-knit Tumbler Ridge pulls together after ‘unimaginable’ tragedy Residents do what they can to love and assist each other through devastating loss

Tight-knit Tumbler Ridge pulls together after ‘unimaginable’ tragedy

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Father's tribute to B.C. teen Piper James, found dead in Australia circled by dingoes The father of Canadian teenager Piper James, who was found dead surrounded by a pack of dingoes on an Australian beach this week, said her family is "shattered" by her loss.

Honoured to have been able to share this story overnight, and have my colleagues on dayside add new developments.

Father's tribute to B.C. teen Piper James, found dead in Australia circled by dingoes

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Teen admits to splashing Saskatoon schoolmate with lighter fluid, setting her on fire SASKATOON - A 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to attempted murder for splashing a former friend with lighter fluid and setting her on fire in the hallway of a Saskatoon

A 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to attempted murder for splashing a former friend with lighter fluid and setting her on fire in the hallway of a Saskatoon high school. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Also done and dusted! :)

Thanks, Charles! I’ve reached out.

Source callout: Looking to hear from any Canadians attending Brown University in Rhode Island to share their perspective on Saturday’s shooting for a @cdnpress.bsky.social story.

DMs are open. Stay safe.

Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA - The Alberta government has invoked the Charter's notwithstanding clause to protect from legal challenge a trio of laws affecting transgender youth and adults.

Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause to stop court challenges of transgender laws

From me & @journosousa.bsky.social today:
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Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man' Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease.

This line got me. “The worst ones have the number to her cellphone, which is never turned off. Sometimes they call in a panic, desperate for help.

“‘Lisa, I can’t breathe! Lisa, what do I do?’”

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Alberta premier says back-to-work bill for striking teachers coming Monday EDMONTON - Thousands of teachers and supporters jeered, chanted and dumped protest potatoes at the door of the Alberta legislature Thursday as Premier Danielle Smith set a Monday deadline to

Alberta premier says back-to-work bill for striking teachers coming Monday

From @reportrix.bsky.social @journosousa.bsky.social and me today after an incredibly busy day at the Alberta legislature:

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No talks planned as clock ticks down to Monday deadline in Alberta teachers strike EDMONTON - With time running out before Alberta's striking teachers get legislated back to work, the province and the union say they're ready to negotiate but want the other side

No talks planned as clock ticks down to Monday deadline in Alberta teachers strike

From @journosousa.bsky.social and me today:

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Alberta Premier Smith wants education commission after teachers strike EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday, as thousands of striking teachers and their supporters chanted and shouted nearby, that she wants to form a commission on education when

The present looks a lot like the past!

Alberta Premier Smith wants education commission after teachers strike

From @reportrix.bsky.social and @journosousa.bsky.social on (school) day 8 of Alberta’s teachers strike:
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University students face cancelled practicums as Alberta teachers strike drags on EDMONTON - Haley Roberts loves working with children.

University students face cancelled practicums as Alberta teachers strike drags on

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'Feral butchery': Scottish judge sentences man to life for killing Alberta girlfriend EDINBURGH — Claire Leveque was a young Alberta woman who had travelled to Scotland with a boyfriend when she was brutally stabbed and drowned by the man in an act of "feral butchery," a judge said Wed...

Claire Leveque was a young Alberta woman who had travelled to Scotland with a boyfriend when she was brutally stabbed and drowned by the man in an act of "feral butchery," a judge said Wednesday.

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Alberta couple found guilty in death of senior who spent days caked in feces, urine - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca June Briggs and Richard McElroy were convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of life and criminal negligence in the 2023 death of Briggs’s mother, Dianne Simmons.

Court heard the 76-year-old woman had been living with the couple in a home north of Edmonton when she fell and remained on the floor for over a week.

Paramedics reported her as being caked in her own waste.

From me today: globalnews.ca/news/1147400...

Alberta teachers look for ways to make ends meet as historic strike in second day | CBC News Some Alberta teachers are trying to figure out how to make ends meet without their regular paycheque as a provincewide strike entered its second day Tuesday.

If Adrien Dominguez were teaching this week, he'd be introducing physics to a class of 38 high school students.

Instead, the math and science teacher from High Prairie, northwest of Edmonton, is at home trying to figure out how he'll keep paying his bills.

From me today:
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Josh Ross, Cameron Whitcomb win big at 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards KELOWNA - Josh Ross caught lightning in a bottle as his serenading single about unrequited love propelled him to double wins at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, while

Josh Ross caught lightning in a bottle as his serenading single about unrequited love propelled him to double wins at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, while newcomer Cameron Whitcomb took home two trophies.

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Oh, Simon. I'm so, so sorry. You've done so much, and as someone who went through this same thing last year, my heart breaks for you. Take care of yourself. ❤️

Edmonton police officer charged in shooting of stabbing suspect EDMONTON - Alberta's police watchdog says an Edmonton officer has been charged in the shooting of a man suspected in a bar stabbing.

Edmonton police officer charged in shooting of stabbing suspect

A third piece from me today: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/... via @cdnpress.bsky.social

Alberta boy, 12, charged with attempted murder in stabbing of younger brother LETHBRIDGE - A 12-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after his seven-year-old brother was repeatedly stabbed in their home in southern Alberta.

Alberta boy, 12, charged with attempted murder in stabbing of younger brother

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Judge recommends Alberta bars have heated shelters after freezing deaths EDMONTON — An Alberta judge says bars need measures like heated outdoor shelters and free coat checks to keep patrons from dying in the cold after leaving.

It comes after two men, aged 18 and 20, died of hypothermia near the former Ranch Roadhouse in south Edmonton.

Recommendations also include clear definitions on over-serving and steps to get intoxicated patrons home safely.

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'It makes people want to read': Stores see sales spike after Alberta book ban EDMONTON - An Alberta government order banning some books from school libraries doesn't appear to be deterring people from reading them, say managers at several bookstores.

ICYMI: 'It makes people want to read': Stores see sales spike after Alberta book ban

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Suspect in deadly mass stabbing on Manitoba First Nation killed in crash with Mountie WINNIPEG - A brother and sister are dead and several others injured, including a Mountie, after a mass stabbing Thursday on a small, tight-knit First Nation northeast of Winnipeg.

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'It's ridiculous': Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture EDMONTON - Ren Alva is no stranger to leaving a good tip.

'It's ridiculous': Why some Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture

Your Saturday read from me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/its... via @cdnpress.bsky.social

Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say EDMONTON - Police in Alberta say the public should mind strangers asking for hugs or sharing sob stories after three people were arrested in a string of "distraction" thefts across

Police in Alberta are telling the public be wary of strangers after a string of distraction thefts making their way across Canada.

They say thieves will strike up a seemingly innocent conversation with vulnerable people before stealing jewelry off them.

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Thrill of the carnival ride comes down to physics: Calgary professor EDMONTON - Gregg Korek knows a thing or two about roller-coasters.

You know that feeling during a carnival ride when you're hurtling through the air at breakneck speeds? Turns out, it's physics.

Crazy, I know.

And if that's not enough, meet the man riding a ferris wheel for 54 hours straight for charity!

From me: www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...

Alberta judge grants temporary injunction blocking a transgender health-care bill EDMONTON - An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.

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Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children’s medicine Province only received about 30% of shipment, has sat on 1.4 million bottles since spring 2023

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children’s medicine. The drugs, purchased for $70-million, donated to a charity and some will be sent to Ukraine, by @journosousa.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber... via @theglobeandmail.com

Alberta strikes deal to off-load remaining batch of controversial children's medicine EDMONTON - Three years after Alberta's government paid $70 million for children's pain and fever medicine, its front-line health provider says it has worked out a deal to off-load what

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Former federal politician who once faked radio interview looks to re-enter politics EDMONTON - Decades after making headlines for faking a radio interview, driving under the influence, and breaking federal lobbying rules, a former member of Parliament says he's looking to throw

Decades after making headlines for faking a radio interview, driving under the influence, and breaking federal lobbying rules, a former member of Parliament says he's looking to throw his hat back into the political ring.

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One dead, three hurt after rockfall hits hiking group at Banff National Park LAKE LOUISE — A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park killed one person and sent three to hospital Thursday, as rescue crews searched for others who might be missing.

A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park killed one person and sent three to hospital Thursday, as rescue crews searched for others who might be missing.

From me and @mattscace.bsky.social.

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