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UCP's health care scheme: money talks louder than medical need
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UihB8srCZ6Q
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Public health care. period.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/46qX0DqdFKo
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Canadian Politician Legacy: Tommy Douglas fought for fair and equitable universal HC for all. Smith and LaGrange's will be known as the vanguard of the death of this Canadian virtue. This WILL impact ALL Canadians if the Federal govt (and all ABs) refuse to intervene...
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Over the last week, a series of social media posts from individuals closely connected to Alberta’s government have raised serious questions about the tone, rhetoric, and respect being shown toward fellow Albertans.
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Stereotypes, Dog Whistles, and the UCP's Politics of Division
Over the last week, a series of social media posts from individuals closely connected to Alberta’s government have raised serious questions about the tone, rhetoric, and respect being shown toward fel...
https://colenotcole.substack.com/p/stereotypes-dog-whistles-and-the
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Premier Danielle Smith says natural gas will be key to Alberta’s ambitions of becoming Canada’s artificial intelligence hub, but experts and residents say the strategy raises questions about emissions, electricity demand and how large-scale developments could affect communities.
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Smith touts natural gas as key to Alberta’s AI ambitions as proposed data centre sparks concerns in small community
Premier Danielle Smith says natural gas will be key to Alberta’s ambitions of becoming Canada’s artificial intelligence hub, but experts and residents say the strategy raises questions about emissions...
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/smith-touts-natural-gas-as-key-to-albertas-ai-ambitions-as-proposed-data-centre-sparks-concerns-in-small-community/
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Solar panels get pricier in Alberta thanks to first-in-Canada fee
Investing in solar energy for your home is set to become more expensive with Alberta's planned introduction of Canada's first recycling fee on solar panels. As CBC's Jo Horwood reports, the province p...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7243356
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Expenses show purchases kept within the rules set for the job.
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Bison steak dinners to a single can of pop: A look at what Alberta MLAs expense | CBC News
An analysis of spending over the last fiscal year by Alberta's provincial politicians indicates taxpayers are footing the bill on everything from pricey dinners to a pack of gum.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-mla-politician-expenses-9.7243569
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Hobbled by more than just low oil prices, Alberta’s NDP finance minister limped into the legislature in a cast to deliver a devastating budget.
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Longtime Calgary councillor and Alberta NDPer Joe Ceci to call it a career in 2027
Hobbled by more than just low oil prices, Alberta’s NDP finance minister limped into the legislature in a cast to deliver a devastating budget.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/longtime-calgary-councillor-and-alberta-ndper-joe-ceci-to-call-it-a-career-in-2027/
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We are all Treaty people.
YouTube video by Naheed Nenshi
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/wg5udfrAosY
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A century and a half after Treaty 6's signing, students share how it touches their lives.
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150 years after its signing, what does Treaty 6 mean to Lloydminster teens? | CBC News
Lloydminster Public School Division students are marking the 150th-anniversary of Treaty 6 with special projects and events, like an interschool powwow that brought hundreds of students, dancers and d...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/powwow-treaty-6-150-anniversary-lloydminster-9.7242085
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An Alberta man who took up dancing on street corners as therapy following a head injury has attracted the ire of Mounties but also support from people who feel his moves bring nothing but smiles.
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Police in Alberta say dancing isn't the issue in debate over roadside entertainer
An Alberta man who took up dancing on street corners as therapy following a head injury has attracted the ire of Mounties but also support from people who feel his moves bring nothing but smiles.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/police-in-alberta-say-dancing-isnt-the-issue-in-debate-over-roadside-entertainer/
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21-year-old Sherwood Park man has been dancing at a busy intersection for three years. But the RCMP are putting the performance to a stop and may be arrested or ticketed if the activity continues.
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Alberta man fined for dancing at an intersection corner by the RCMP
21-year-old Sherwood Park man has been dancing at a busy intersection for three years. But the RCMP are putting the performance to a stop and may be arrested or ticketed if the activity continues. Leo...
https://edmonton.citynews.ca/video/2026/06/20/alberta-man-fined-for-dancing-at-an-intersection-corner-by-the-rcmp/
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Meet the super queen bees being bred in Alberta
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSNUB20SmQQ
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'50-50' chance for a case like this to be solved, former Fish and Wildlife officer says.
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Grizzly found illegally shot along Alberta highway, poaching investigation underway | CBC News
The poaching of a grizzly bear found dead along Highway 734 near Sundre on June 14, 2026, is under investigation by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/grizzly-bear-alberta-sundre-wildlife-poach-9.7243212
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Tucked away south of Grande Cache, Willmore Wilderness Park is one of Alberta’s best-kept secrets, a massive, untouched backcountry paradise where the Rocky Mountains reign and crowds are nowhere to be found. If you're craving adventure off the beaten path, this park is calling your name.
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ICYMI: This Wild & Quiet Alberta Park Feels Like Banff Before It Was Famous
HOT SUMMER GUIDE: Tucked away south of Grande Cache, Willmore Wilderness Park is one of Alberta’s best-kept secrets, a massive, untouched backcountry paradise where the Rocky Mountains reign and crowd...
https://www.stalbertgazette.com/hot-summer-guide/icymi-this-wild-quiet-alberta-park-feels-like-banff-before-it-was-famous-12449880
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Officials ask locals to refrain from showering, flushing toilets.
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Heavy rain pushes Edmonton, neighbouring municipalities to urge stop to non-essential water use | CBC News
The City of Edmonton joined other Alberta municipalities urging residents to avoid unnecessary indoor water use Sunday after heavy rainfall pushed local wastewater systems to capacity.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/water-supply-advisory-alert-rainfall-central-alberta-9.7243736
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Residents are asked to cut back on non-essential water usage, including showering, flushing toilets, using laundry machines and dishwashers.
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Heavy rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton, surrounding communities
Residents in Edmonton, Beaumont and St. Albert are being asked to cut back water use after heavy rainfall overwhelmed the city's wastewater system.
https://www.edmontonexaminer.com/news/beaumont-flooding-water-use-heavy-rain
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Start of summer marked by rainy weather in Alberta
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt8gpceNk_c
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Alberta home insurance costs soar nearly 400 per cent due to extreme weather
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Alberta home insurance costs soar nearly 400 per cent due to extreme weather
YouTube video by Global News
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05paPNqXFeQ
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Advisories in effect across region following days of heavy rain.
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Deluge of rain leads to flooding, water restrictions in Edmonton and surrounding communities | CBC News
After days of heavy rain, the ongoing deluge has the City of Edmonton and surrounding communities contending with overland flooding, washed out roads and wastewater systems pushed past their limits.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-rain-flood-9.7244106
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With the rainfall warning over parts of Edmonton and the surrounding area, EPCOR says it received more than 600 calls for concerns of pooling and flooding.
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More than 600 calls made to EPCOR due to flooding in Edmonton
With the rainfall warning over parts of Edmonton and the surrounding area, EPCOR says it received more than 600 calls for concerns of pooling and flooding.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/city-of-beaumont-asking-residents-to-reduce-water-use-amid-heavy-rainfall/
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If it feels like you’ve never seen a June with this much rain, you’re right.
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Edmonton’s on track for its wettest June on record
If it feels like you’ve never seen a June with this much rain, you’re right.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/edmontons-on-track-for-its-wettest-june-on-record/
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Heavy rain over the June 20-21 weekend produced more than a month’s worth of rainfall for Edmonton.
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Here’s how much rain fell this past weekend in Alberta
Heavy rain over the June 20-21 weekend produced more than a month’s worth of rainfall for Edmonton.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/heres-how-much-rain-fell-this-past-weekend-in-alberta/
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Heavy rains and localized flooding in and around the city of Edmonton have officials asking residents to conserve water as their systems reach capacity.
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Officials ask residents to conserve water after heavy downpour in Edmonton area
Heavy rains and localized flooding in and around the city of Edmonton have officials asking residents to conserve water as their systems reach capacity.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/officials-ask-residents-to-conserve-water-after-heavy-downpour-in-edmonton-area/
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Edmonton is under an emergency alert as heavy rainfall has pushed the region’s stormwater system to the brink.
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Edmonton under emergency alert as rainfall pushes stormwater system to capacity - Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
The alert, issued Sunday, is one of seven to be sent out for areas near the city centre due to heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11915848/edmonton-emergency-aler-stormwater-system/
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Officials are asking residents in and around the city of Edmonton to conserve water following heavy rain and localized flooding on Sunday.
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Edmonton rain, flooding: residents asked to conserve water
Officials are asking residents in and around the city of Edmonton to conserve water following heavy rain and localized flooding.
https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2026/06/22/edmonton-flooding-rain-conserve-water/
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Most construction projects in the city aren’t deterred by ongoing rain, meaning Edmontonians can expect new traffic disruptions in the coming weeks.
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New traffic disruptions coming to Edmonton this week
Most construction projects in the city aren’t deterred by ongoing rain, meaning Edmontonians can expect new traffic disruptions in the coming weeks.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/new-traffic-disruptions-coming-to-edmonton-this-week/
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Inside Edmonton's newest fire station
YouTube video by CBC News Alberta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X8z3uvo9e8
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An 83-year-old retirement home resident took a recycling lesson to heart and used it as artistic inspiration to build a town.
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‘I’m proud of it’: Senior creates town from recycled materials
An 83-year-old retirement home resident took a recycling lesson to heart and used it as artistic inspiration to build a town.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/im-proud-of-it-senior-creates-town-from-recycled-materials/
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System expected to be operational by 2029, with stations located in southern Ontario.
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Canada solidifies agreement with Australia to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system | CBC News
Canada has taken the next step toward acquiring a highly sophisticated, long-range radar system to monitor the Arctic.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-australia-radar-system-9.7243658
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From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada’s aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one.
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The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet - National | Globalnews.ca
The unusually short competition to build the Canadian navy’s next submarine fleet seemed to focus on everything but the boats themselves.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11915169/canada-submarine-contract-nearing-decision/
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Experts say Canadians should expect more generative AI in political advertising.
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How do voters feel about AI-generated political ads? | CBC News
The Conservative Party of Canada recently released a political ad that featured AI-generated footage of struggling Canadians. Multiple experts told CBC News it's one of the first times a federal Canad...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-ai-ad-targets-carney-9.7240936
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Union leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador say a “cruel” cybersecurity test has outraged health-care workers across the province and may push some to an early exit.
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These workers thought they were getting an extra day off. Turns out it was just a ‘cruel’ test
Health care workers in N.L. thought their employer was giving them an extra day off. — Turns out, it was just a cybersecurity test
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/these-workers-thought-they-were-getting-an-extra-day-off-turns-out-it-was-just-a-cruel-test/
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Government House leader Steven MacKinnon is defending the prime minister’s commitment to parliamentary procedure, as Conservatives highlight Mark Carney’s lack of attendance during question period in the House of Commons this year.
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‘A deep reverence for Parliament’: MacKinnon defends PM Carney’s no-shows in question period
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/a-deep-reverence-for-parliament-mackinnon-defends-carneys-no-shows-in-question-period/
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There is disappointment amongst several front-line organizations in Greater Sudbury, as well as a local Member of Parliament, after time in front of a parliamentary committee turning into what the one Liberal caucus member is calling ‘filibustering.’
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Sudbury advocates disappointed after Ottawa committee meeting turns into ‘political circus’
Sudbury advocates testify on victim restitution bill C-238, but political filibuster halts meeting, delaying review until fall. Witnesses, local MP express disappointment.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/northern-ontario/article/sudbury-advocates-disappointed-after-ottawa-committee-meeting-turns-into-political-circus/
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Rideau Hall changed guidelines to say what can and cannot be expensed.
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Governors general can no longer bill government for casual and business clothing | CBC News
Rideau Hall changed its clothing guidelines during Governor General Louise Arbour's transition to office to explicitly state that viceregals cannot bill taxpayers for casual outfits or business attire...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/governor-general-clothing-guidelines-changed-9.7242589
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'Very concerned' Foreign Affairs Minister Anand responds to CBC investigation.
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Canadian sniper rifles openly flaunted in Yemen, Sudan, Libya — despite arms sanctions | CBC News
CBC's visual investigation team reveals Canadian-made Sterling Cross rifles can be seen in the hands of armed groups in Sudan and Libya, and advertised openly online in Yemen.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canadian-sniper-rifles-openly-flaunted-in-yemen-sudan-libya-despite-arms-sanctions-9.7239775
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Buffalo Narrows couple Darlene and Mervin Petit share their passion for land, hunting and fishing.
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The Sixties Scoop separated her from her culture. Love brought it back to her | CBC News
After the Sixties Scoop took her from her family and home in Buffalo Narrows, Darlene Petit grew up learning little about her Métis and Indigenous heritage. That changed when she met Mervin Petit. The...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/buffalo-narrows-couple-shares-love-of-land-with-others-9.7232100
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Standard of living for Indigenous people remains well below that of general population.
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GOLDSTEIN: No accountability for record federal spending on Indigenous issues
The federal Indigenous Services Minister refused to set a deadline for when unsafe drinking water advisories on reserves would end. Read on.
https://www.edmontonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/no-accountability-record-federal-spending-indigenous-issues/wcm/e4547351-5bc9-4d33-be92-7fdab4e2f04d
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Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Sunday — a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
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Communities mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day - National | Globalnews.ca
Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day — meant to honour the culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11915110/indigenous-peoples-day/
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CTV National News: Tensions grow as leaders prepare for CUSMA negotiations on July 1
The leaders of Canada, U.S., and Mexico are set to meet on July 1, but will Trump agree to any of the negotiations? Jeremie Charron reports.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/06/21/ctv-national-news-tensions-grow-as-leaders-prepare-for-cusma-negotiations-on-july-1/
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A record-setting number of Canadian executives are in Tokyo this week to participate in what has become the largest Team Canada trade mission in the Indo-Pacific region.
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CTV News in Japan: Record-setting number of Canadian executives head to Tokyo as CUSMA review looms
A record-setting number of Canadian executives are in Tokyo this week to participate in what has become the largest Team Canada trade mission in the Indo-Pacific region.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/ctv-news-in-japan-record-setting-number-of-canadian-executives-head-to-tokyo-as-cusma-review-looms/
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EV sales are up 20.8 per cent in the first four months of 2026 compared to last year.
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More Canadians are driving away from the dealership in an EV as gas prices rise and incentives return | CBC News
EV sales are up 20.8 per cent in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same time in 2025. For cost-conscious car shoppers, industry analysts say sky-high gas prices and revived government ince...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ev-sales-increasing-canada-9.7241391
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Cards on the table, coffee in the kitchen and familiar faces are giving P.E.I. seniors a reason to leave the house. At the Charlottetown Library, the Seniors’ Cafe is a monthly gathering built around games, food and conversation. For Norine Hanus, it’s also a chance to step out of her routine.
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How a simple card game is helping seniors fight a silent crisis
Cards on the table, coffee in the kitchen and a few familiar faces are giving P.E.I. seniors a reason to leave the house.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/how-a-simple-card-game-is-helping-seniors-fight-a-silent-crisis/
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Allergy season is in full swing and a late start to spring has some people feeling worse than in previous years. In Saskatchewan, the pollen count is double what it was last year, which is bad news for those who have seasonal allergies.
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‘More intense than usual’: Here’s why you might be feeling worse this allergy season
Allergy season is in full swing and a late start to spring has some people feeling worse than in previous years.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/more-intense-than-usual-heres-why-you-might-be-feeling-worse-this-allergy-season/
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