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13.04.2022 / 08:03

Trudeau speaks about Alberta’s opioid crisis

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has entered into a war of words with Alberta’s UCP government about how the province is handling a drug-poisoning crisis. Tom Vernon has the details.

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UCP hiding insurance company profits from Albertans: Opposition

Albertans have seen their insurance rates skyrocket over the past couple of years. Now, the Opposition NDP wants to know why the UCP government has stopped requiring companies to publicly report their financials. Tom Vernon reports.

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Jason Kenney says he doesn’t need premier job, but has to stick around to stop ‘lunatics trying to take over the asylum’

A secret recording of a meeting with caucus staff is revealing how in recent months Premier Jason Kenney considered leaving the job, but decided to stay to keep the United Conservative Party from being taken over by fringe factions with extremist views. Tom Vernon reports.

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UCP sees surge in memberships ahead of Jason Kenney leadership review vote

An upcoming vote to decide the fate of Jason Kenney as United Conservative Party leader and Alberta premier is driving up membership numbers. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta municipal affair’s minister addresses ‘elephant in the room’ Bill 4

Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver faced a tough crowd in Edmonton Wednesday, when he spoke to the Alberta Municipalities spring caucus one day after introducing Bill 4 — legislation to limit their authority to impose COVID-19 mask and proof of vaccine rules. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta ending vaccine passport program and other COVID-19 public health restrictions

Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta’s vaccine passport will end almost Tuesday at midnight and most other big COVID-19 health rules will be gone in three weeks from now. Dan Grummett, Tom Vernon and Morgan Black have team coverage on what is happening, how the health-care system is doing and how Albertans feel about the changes.

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Leaked emails show UCP caucus frustration with Premier Jason Kenney remains

It’s no secret many members of Premier Jason Kenney’s caucus are fed up with Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions, but now Global News has obtained a series of recent emails showing how frustrations are boiling over. Tom Vernon reports.

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UCP MLA Grant Hunter slammed for attending Coutts border blockade

Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is being criticized by both sides of the Alberta legislature, after participating in the anti-mandate demonstration blocking the Coutts border crossing this past weekend. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta premier heads to D.C. to lobby against cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandates for truckers

Alberta’s premier is heading to Washington to try to convince political leaders in the U.S. to help bring an end to cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandates for truckers. Tom Vernon has details on Jason Kenney’s plans this weekend.

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Jason Kenney says Alberta won’t follow Quebec’s plan to tax people unvaccinated against COVID-19

On the heels of Quebec announcing it will impose a financial penalty on those who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Jason Kenney said Alberta will not be following suit.

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New COVID health restrictions now in effect to curb Omicron surge in Alberta

The Alberta government says residents will have to rely heavily on their rapid tests to determine whether or not they have COVID-19. Dr.

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‘Hypocrisy’: NDP slam Alberta UCP for holding a Christmas party after newly-imposed restrictions

Hours after Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced new COVID-19 restrictions for the holidays, the UCP held a Christmas party which has come under fire by the opposition. Tom Vernon reports.

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Devin Dreeshen resigns as Alberta agriculture minister

Alberta Agriculture Minister Devin Dreeshen has resigned from cabinet amid concerns over his drinking, but will stay on as a UCP MLA. Tom Vernon has more on the noon news.

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1 dead, 5 others injured after 2 plane crashes in less than 24 hours in Alberta

A plane crash in Lacombe County killed the pilot and injured his passenger on Saturday, and then on Sunday another crash north of Edmonton sent four people to hospital. Tom Vernon has more from the Westlock Regional Airport.

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Is Alberta on verge of another oil and gas boom?

Analysts believe Alberta is on the verge of another big oil and natural gas boom. Prices are surging and they’re not only expected to bring more jobs, but a big boost to Alberta’s bottom line. Tom Vernon explains.

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Canadian military nurses arriving in Alberta to help with COVID-19 fight

Eight critical care nurses from the Canadian Armed Forces will soon be deployed in the Edmonton region to help fight COVID-19. Tom Vernon has the latest on the noon news.

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Tyler Shandro out, Jason Copping in: Premier Kenney set to announce cabinet changes on Tuesday

Tyler Shandro is being replaced as health minister by Jason Copping in a cabinet shuffle set to take place Tuesday afternoon, Global News has confirmed with multiple sources.

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Calls grow for Kenney to resign over Alberta’s COVID-19 crisis

Jason Kenney’s time as Alberta’s premier may be numbered, as calls multiply for him to resign, even from within his own party. Tom Vernon reports on the push to get rid of Kenney, as Alberta’s health care system is pushed to its breaking point.

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Alberta government resisting vaccine passport system even as businesses demand it

From sports games and concerts to fitness facilities, more and more events and businesses in Alberta will require clients to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — yet the Alberta government insists it will not introduce a vaccine passport as several other provinces have done.

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Alberta extends pandemic protocols for 6 more weeks

Alberta’s plan to lift all of its COVID-19 restrictions have been put on pause. Chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Alberta to loosen COVID-19 masking, isolation, testing rules as cases rise in the province

Alberta is ending isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts, even as cases climb in the province.

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AHS acute care and emergency capacity addressed in wake of recent bed closures

From six emergency room beds at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton to the temporary closure of a seniors centre in Galahad, Albertans have heard about bed closures in health-care facilities across the province for weeks now. On Friday, Alberta Health Services addressed the situation.

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Edmonton International Airport ready to welcome the world back

The border closure and loss of global flights came at a huge cost to the Edmonton International Airport, but as Tom Vernon explains, the reopening means work is underway to bring back lost connections.

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International flights returning to Edmonton airport

What does the border reopening mean for the Edmonton International Airport? Tom Vernon joins the noon news from the airport, which will soon see the return of international flights.

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Alberta health-care support staff presented with 4% wage cut

Another health-care union is accusing the UCP government of having no respect for the work they’ve done over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week, nurses revealed the government was seeking to roll back their wages.

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Alberta pledges $8M to help First Nations locate and honour graves at residential schools

The Alberta government is making up to $8 million available in grants to assist First Nations and Metis communities find the remains and honour the memories of residential schoolchildren.

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Alberta businesses ready to reopen as COVID-19 public health measures set to end July 1

From waterparks to concert venues, Alberta will become the first in Canada to end all COVID-19 restrictions when it lifts its remaining public health measures on July 1. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta reveals more details about lottery aimed at getting more people vaccinated against COVID-19

The Alberta government has announced more details about a lottery it hopes will help it reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom Vernon has the latest on the initiative aimed at getting more people in the province vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Western premiers call for timelines on international travel and border reopening

Alberta’s premier wants to see Canada reopen the border with the United States sooner rather than later. Jason Kenney made the comments Tuesday after meeting with his counterparts from across Western and Northern Canada. Tom Vernon reports.

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What happens to Alberta’s $1.3B investment into Keystone XL?

TC Energy has officially killed Keystone XL, but Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has already made a major financial investment in the pipeline project.

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Alberta’s three-stage summer reopening plan unveiled by Premier Kenney

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney unveiled the three stages the province will go through as it lifts the various COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place since last year. Tom Vernon has the details on the noon news.

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Jason Kenney may soon release Alberta economy reopening plan

Premier Jason Kenney is very close to releasing his plan to reopen Alberta’s economy. The plan will be discussed by the COVID Cabinet Committee later this week.

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Emergency caucus meeting held after call for Premier Jason Kenney to quit

An emergency caucus meeting was held Thursday afternoon after United Conservative senior backbencher Todd Loewen publicly called for the resignation of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney. Tom Vernon has the latest.

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Enbridge defies Michigan order, plans to continue operating Line 5

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer gave Enbridge until May 12 to turn off the taps to the pipeline that runs through the Straits of Mackinac, and is now threatening financial penalties against the company for failing to follow her order.

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Alberta justice minister hikes fines, pledges more enforcement against COVID-19 rule breakers

Alberta has doubled the fine for flouting the the province’s COVID-19 public health measures and Justice Minister Kaycee Madu is promising a renewed effort to stop rule breakers. But is it too little, too late? Tom Vernon reports.

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Too much or too little? Premier Jason Kenney faces political pressure from all sides with new COVID-19 restrictions

With Tuesday’s announcement of renewed COVID-19 restrictions aimed at saving hospitals from being overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, both the Opposition NDP and a prominent conservative say Premier Jason Kenney has failed the test of leadership in guiding Alberta through the pandemic.

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Alberta’s economy took the hardest hit of all Canadian provinces in 2020

Numbers released this week by Statistics Canada show in 2020, Alberta was by far the hardest hit economy in Canada, with the GDP retreating more than eight per cent — about three points higher than the next nearest province.

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Premier Jason Kenney faces growing unrest inside the UCP with letter calling for his resignation

A letter is circulating amongst grassroots members of the United Conservative Party, demanding Premier jason Kenney immediately resign as party leader over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and personal unpopularity. Tom Vernon reports.

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Edmonton families preparing for return to online learning wish it could have been avoided

As Edmonton public and Catholic students in junior high and high school prepare to once again move back to online learning, some parents wish more had been done to avoid getting to this point. Tom Vernon reports.

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How oil prices have recovered, 1 year after WTI dropping below zero

On April 20, 2020, the price of West Texas Intermediate oil closed below zero for the first time in history. Tom Vernon looks at what happened that day, what’s happened since, and whether it could ever happen again.

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Alberta ‘not in a position’ to send health-care workers to Ontario

Ontario pleaded with other provinces to send nurses and other health workers as it buckles under surging COVID-19 infections, however Alberta said it is “not in a position” to do so as cases rise in the province as well. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta expands small and medium business grant to include another $10K payment

For the third time, Alberta is expanding its Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant to include another payment of up to $10,000 for eligible businesses. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta legislature Speaker apologizes for openly opposing COVID-19 health restrictions

Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA Nathan Cooper, who is also the Speaker of the Alberta legislature, apologized Monday for publicly condemning the government’s new COVID-19 health restrictions. Tom Vernon reports.

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Premier says Alberta on track to administer 300K COVID-19 vaccines per week

As two new rapid flow-through vaccination sites were opened in Calgary and Edmonton on Monday, Premier Jason Kenney said the province is on track to administer upwards of 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine per week — as long as supply keeps up.

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Premier Jason Kenney feeling pressure from the right

The numbers just keep getting worse for Jason Kenney. According to the Angus Reid Institute, just 23 per cent of Albertans feel the premier is doing a good job at handling the COVID-19 crisis.

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Premier Jason Kenney facing caucus revolt over renewed COVID-19 restrictions

More than a dozen UCP caucus members, including speaker Nathan Cooper, sign letter opposing Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to put COVID-19 restrictions back in place. Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta bracing for Supreme Court ruling on if the federal carbon tax constitutional

The Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decision on the constitutionality of the federal carbon tax tomorrow. What’s at stake for Alberta and the country in this case? Tom Vernon reports.

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Alberta aims to have 500 pharmacies delivering COVID-19 vaccines by early April

Alberta is rapidly expanding the number of pharmacies able to give residents the COVID-19 vaccine. But as more locations become available, a supply disruption has forced appointments to be cancelled. Tom Vernon reports.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0