Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada recently losing its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government might not have many other options on the table to help get it back. Smith,…

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B.C. urged to consider easing short-term rental restrictions in Kelowna before next summer – Okanagan

Short-term rental owners and tourism operators are amplifying calls for urgent changes to provincially-legislated restrictions implemented in May 2024 in an effort to create more long-term housing. Stakeholders gathered at the Basil and Mint restaurant in Kelowna, B.C., Wednesday night for a meeting organized by Airbnb. “We need to come to a conclusion and overcome…

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Canada remains ‘hopeful’ to play friendly vs. Venezuela despite heightening geopolitical tensions

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Jesse Marsch, the head coach of Canada’s men’s soccer team, is less than certain about next week’s friendly against Venezuela in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., given heightening tensions between Venezuela and the United…

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Kelowna’s unemployment rate jumps again, worse than height of COVID-19 pandemic – Okanagan

Unemployment is on the rise in Kelowna as businesses are forced to make difficult decisions amid current economic conditions. The Salt and Brick restaurant, once a thriving dining spot in downtown Kelowna, closed for good last month after the owner cited a tough business climate. “It just didn’t make business sense to be open any…

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60 years later, Nevada homicide victim identified as missing Calgary woman

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Nearly 60 years after she went missing in the Nevada desert, a Calgary woman’s remains have been identified, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain murky. Anna Sylvia Just was initially reported…

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Goalkeeper Owen Goodman living his dream as he finally begins his journey with Canadian men’s soccer team

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Owen Goodman feels as though he’s always been Canadian. To play for the men’s national soccer team, he needed to prove it. Last month, the 21-year-old goalkeeper received an email from his…

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