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B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

B.C. ditching pap tests for Canada's first at-home self-screened cervical cancer plan

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer in the province with the launch of Canada's first at-home self-screening program, Premier David Eby said Tuesday. The premier said starting later this month B.C.
Friend of 40 years is the one who found Alberta senior after 911 call

Friend of 40 years is the one who found Alberta senior after 911 call

A 71-year-old resident of the Diamond Valley area was missing outdoors for two nights before a member of the public found him on Jan. 6.
WATCH: Man narrowly escapes avalanche in Whistler

WATCH: Man narrowly escapes avalanche in Whistler

The man says he was snowboarding inbounds when he was swept away in the avalanche.
Privately-owned helicopter suffered hard landing west of Sundre but no one seriously hurt

Privately-owned helicopter suffered hard landing west of Sundre but no one seriously hurt

Transportation Safety Board confirms Boxing Day accident involving Bell 206B3 in the vicinity of Cutoff Creek
Sundre resident suspected of 47-year-old murder has case moved to Jan. 30

Sundre resident suspected of 47-year-old murder has case moved to Jan. 30

The case for Ronald James Edwards, the accused for the murder of Pauline Brazeau in 1976, will have his case moved to Jan. 30 at the Cochrane Alberta Court of Justice.
Banff residents protest against downtown pedestrian zone

Banff residents protest against downtown pedestrian zone

Armed with signs and placards, about 30 residents went to Town Hall on Monday (Jan. 8) to protest the car-free pedestrian zone.
Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child

Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Canadian travellers should check connecting flights after grounding of Boeing Max 9

Canadian travellers should check connecting flights after grounding of Boeing Max 9

MONTREAL — Canadian air travellers will be largely unaffected by the grounding of Boeing's 737 Max 9 airplane, but they may want to double-check their itineraries nonetheless. Some passengers could be booked on routes disrupted by the U.S.
Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024: Analysts

Weaker oil prices should bring some relief to consumers in 2024: Analysts

CALGARY — Analysts say 2024 will be a year of weaker oil prices, something that should bring some relief to weary consumers after two years of soaring energy costs.
Ottawa's energy targets are unrealistic, says Fort McMurray MLA

Ottawa's energy targets are unrealistic, says Fort McMurray MLA

MLA and minister shares his thoughts on federal, provincial and local opportunities in 2024
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