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• Barrett powers Raptors to 122-115 win over Suns

  Canadian RJ Barrett had 22 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, as the Toronto Raptors rallied past the Phoenix Suns 122-115 on Friday.

  Sports

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• WATCH: Global National – March 13

  Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen

  News

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• Stollery Children’s Hospital life-saving ECMO program receives international recognition

  Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation is one of the most advanced life supports available, taking over for the heart and lungs in patients with severe failure of those organs.

  Health

  4 hours
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• Raptors say they will stand up for each other

  The Toronto Raptors say they aren't going to let another team disrespect one of their players again.

  Sports

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• AI regulation and Canadians’ privacy in wake of Tumbler Ridge shooting

  As experts gathered at a summit to discuss digital safety and privacy, especially among youth, the recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., was not far from people’s minds.

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• Six-year-old hit by vehicle later found abandoned in Airdrie

  RCMP say a six-year-old child suffered minor injuries after they were hit while out shovelling snow with their mom and another kid along Cobblestone Blvd. in Airdrie.

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• Hawrelak Park reopens after 3-year rehabilitation in Edmonton’s river valley

  The changes to the 68‑hectare Hawrelak Park include a new playground and lakefront promenade, a modernized pavilion and updated washrooms, and extensive utilities upgrades.

  Lifestyle

  6 hours
• Alberta connections abound as Team Canada faces U.S. in World Baseball Classic

  Team Canada's appearance in the playoff round of the World Baseball Classic is giving Alberta fans lots to cheer about — including a starting pitcher who hails from Calgary.

  Sports

  6 hours
• Women’s World Curling Championship set to rock Calgary

  Riding a wave of popularity after the Olympics last month, 13 women's curling teams have descended on Calgary's WinSport Event Centre to chase a championship.

  Sports

  7 hours
• Hegseth encourages potential Trump ally purchase of CNN

  On the war's 14th day, Hegseth criticized CNN's reporting on the impact of Iran's disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

  U.S. News

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• Alberta appeal court rejects challenge to ‘livability tax’ in Canmore

  The levy is aimed at owners who leave their homes empty for more than half the year as part of Canmore's bid to encourage full-time occupancy and address its housing shortage.

  Politics

  8 hours
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• U.K., Ireland to test readiness for incidents involving undersea cables

  Citing "a more contested environment", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin said the exercises would begin in September.

  World

  8 hours
• Health Canada recalls 3 smoke alarms that may ‘fail to operate’

  Health Canada has recommended that those with these products 'immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines.'

  Canada

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• Leave bid denied for Edmonton murderer Mark Twitchell, convicted in notorious ‘Dexter’ case

  Edmonton killer Mark Twitchell is now incarcerated at the medium-security prison in Bowden, serving a life sentence for the first-degree murder of Johnny Altinger in 2008.

  Crime

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• U.S. DOJ charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter

  Kenya Chapman is facing federal charges in connection to the sale of the weapon to Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member who opened fire in a classroom.

  U.S. News

  8 hours
• ADHD is linked to other mental health issues. A new study suggests why

  The study is being billed by the university as "the first to study a wide range of factors which link ADHD symptoms and mental ill health symptoms over time."

  Health

  9 hours
• 61 per cent of Canadians disapprove of U.S. military actions in Iran: poll

  Only one in four (23 per cent) Canadians approve while, 16 per cent are unsure either way. Forty-two per cent were found to strongly disapprove.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Canada barely sells fresh potatoes to Mexico. That’s about to change

  Currently, almost all of Canada’s potato trade with Mexico consists of frozen potatoes and processed items such as frozen french fries.

  Economy

  10 hours
• Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions

  One of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel.

  Consumer

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• Conservatives nominate candidate in Scarborough byelection

  The seat was left vacant after former Liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair resigned to take over as Canada's high commissioner in the U.K.

  Politics

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• Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other traffic offences by up to 50%

  Starting March 13 in Alberta, fines for a slew of traffic offences ranging from speeding to distracted driving will increase by anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent.

  Traffic

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• Troubled youth treatment centre Venture Academy ‘winding down’ operations

  A Global News investigation found allegations of sexual abuse suffered by the treatment centre company’s clients, as well as years of alleged breaches of child protection laws.

  Canada

  11 hours
• More than $500K raised for 78-year-old DoorDash driver forced out of retirement

  More than half a million dollars has been raised for a 78-year-old delivery driver, who came out of retirement after his wife lost her job.

  Trending

  11 hours
• Alberta launches municipal inspection into Calgary’s handling of Bearspaw feeder main

  The Alberta government will announce next steps in its review of Calgary's water system, as city crews work to repair damaged sections of the Bearspaw feeder main this month.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Emma Heming Willis launches dementia research fund in Bruce’s name

  'Bruce has always led with generosity and heart, and I know he would be proud to see this effort helping families facing this disease,' Emma Heming Willis said.

  Entertainment

  Mar 13