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Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

Password sharing is common for older adults — but it can open the door to financial abuse

Caregivers shouldn’t have to impersonate the older adults they care for just to help pay some bills.
Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?

Is the NORAD Santa tracker safe from a government shutdown?

The military's tradition of tracking Santa Claus on his gravity-defying sweep across the globe will carry on this Christmas Eve, even if the U.S. government shuts down , officials said Friday.
I suffer from gift-opening anxiety. Am I the only one?

I suffer from gift-opening anxiety. Am I the only one?

While gripping that mystery box or bag with a dozen sets of eyes on me, I’m afraid I’ll say something foolish, or I won’t show the right level of appreciation
RCMP officer charged with sexual assault back in Airdrie court Jan. 16

RCMP officer charged with sexual assault back in Airdrie court Jan. 16

Const. Bridget Morla was charged on Nov. 29, 2024, with two counts of sexual assault for an incident that allegedly took place in Airdrie on Dec. 3, 2022. She has since been released.
Northern Alberta man sentenced in sexual assault against developmentally disabled woman

Northern Alberta man sentenced in sexual assault against developmentally disabled woman

Due to time served the perpetrator will serve less than eight months more in jail.
Federal environment minister under fire for Alberta coal mine expansion near Hinton

Federal environment minister under fire for Alberta coal mine expansion near Hinton

"This is a shocking decision made by a government that tries to brand itself as a global climate leader."
Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down

OTTAWA — The New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring down the Liberals in the next sitting of the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday.
Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta announces new coal mining policy plan, industry consults

Alberta’s government is announcing new coal mining regulations, expected by the end of 2025, along with a round of consultations with industry players on how to implement them.
Justin Trudeau names eight new ministers in cabinet shuffle after tumultuous week

Justin Trudeau names eight new ministers in cabinet shuffle after tumultuous week

Shuffle has been in the making since July as several ministers resigned, most recently former finance minister Chrystia Freeland and housing minister Sean Fraser
Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney won't join Bearspaw’s Treaty 7 annuity class action

Chiniki, Goodstoney leaders say they weren't contacted about Bearspaws class-action lawsuit against the feds.
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