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Glenrose Courage Award recipient Anna Siverns faces hurdles with smiles and jokesAnna Siverns, a young girl with cerebral palsy, has had to overcome several obstacles in her life. She's being honoured by the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital for her courage.HealthOct 16
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Alberta ERs seeing flood of influenza patients as cases jump 70% in a weekIn the first week of December, there was a 70 per cent jump in the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases in Alberta, along with 300 more hospitalizations and six more deaths.HealthDec 11
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WestJet wheelchair weight limit frustrates passengers, advocatesAdvocates say a policy by WestJet capping the weight of mobility aids like power wheelchairs at 300 pounds is unfair and potentially unlawful.CanadaNov 19
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Summerland family aims to get accessible playground built for kids with mobility issues"The school district anticipates receiving a response from the Ministry in early spring 2026 regarding this funding request," the email states.CanadaOct 6
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Israel defends planned military offensive in Gaza, lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’Benjamin Netanyahu said the goals include demilitarizing Gaza, the Israeli military having “overriding security control” and a non-Israeli civilian administration in charge.WorldAug 10
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Family says B.C.’s health care system failed them and led to the death of their sonBrennan Day, the MLA for Courtenay-Comox, said the Ministry of Health needs to do a deep dive into how the system failed Brayden and his family.HealthJul 8
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Adaptable van stolen from Kelowna man with cerebral palsyThe van, customized to support Derosier's mobility needs due to cerebral palsy, allowed him to travel freely with the help of care aides. But now, four years later, it’s gone.CanadaMay 28
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145 people stabbed with syringes at France music festival, 12 arrestedWhen authorities responded in La Rochelle, France, multiple girls and women between the ages of 14 and 20 were found to be victims of syringe attacks.WorldJun 23
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Arson suspected as power outage disrupts final day of Cannes Film FestivalA major power outage in southeastern France briefly disrupted Cannes Film Festival events Saturday, police are investigating it as possible arson.WorldMay 24
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Kim Kardashian robbery trial: 8 of 10 defendants found guiltyA court in the French capital decided the verdict in the trial of the 'grandpa robbers' accused of stealing millions of dollars of Kardashian's jewerly.EntertainmentMay 23
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‘I forgive you’: Kim Kardashian gives raw testimony at Paris robbery trial'I thought about my sister, thought she would walk in and see me shot dead and have that memory in her forever,' Kim Kardashian told the packed Parisian courtroom.EntertainmentMay 13
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John Oliver sued by health-care exec for ‘out of context’ toilet hygiene segmentThe doctor's lawyers claim Oliver made 'false accusations' that 'were designed to spark outrage.'EntertainmentApr 3
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Los Angeles wildfires kill 10 people, burn more than 10,000 structuresFirefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds that have fueled massive blazes in the Los Angeles area, killing 10 people and obliterating whole neighborhoods.U.S. NewsJan 10
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L.A. wildfires: New fire prompts evacuations as calmer winds bring hopeFirefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday that have killed five people, and sent thousands frantically fleeing their homes.U.S. NewsJan 9
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Milk Jar Candle Co. lights up Calgary with inclusivityA local company in Calgary that creates candles is paving the way for inclusivity in workspaces. One third of Milk Jar's employees have intellectual or physical disabilities.FeaturesDec 26, 2024
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2024From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2024
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First Nations chiefs vote to reject landmark child welfare reform dealChiefs are in Calgary this week for an Assembly of First Nations gathering where they're set to vote on the deal, but dozens of them have raised concerns about how it will work.CanadaOct 17, 2024
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Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to knowPeople who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.HealthSep 19, 2024
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Josh Ross wins big while k.d. lang rocks at CCMAs in EdmontonRoss said he and his band play roughly 150 shows every year and are never home, but said he feels that taking home entertainer of the year made the hard work worth it.EntertainmentSep 15, 2024
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Champion wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell set for next test at 2024 ParalympicsAsquith wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell has been called the 'best in the western hemisphere' by his coach and is looking to land on the podium at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.SportsAug 28, 2024