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In which year did Alberta record its most opium-related deaths?
In which year did Alberta record its most opium-related deaths?
What was the reason for 5000 Rogers customers in YYC being without service for several hours?
What was the reason for 5000 Rogers customers in YYC being without service for several hours?
What was WestJet launching to offer customers a more affordable option?
What was WestJet launching to offer customers a more affordable option?
Why was classical music being played at a 7-11 in Washington state?
Why was classical music being played at a 7-11 in Washington state?
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What was the population of YYC according to the given information?
What was the population of YYC according to the given information?
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Where did a man get airlifted to the hospital after a bear attack?
Where did a man get airlifted to the hospital after a bear attack?
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What was the reason behind the closure of London Drugs stores?
What was the reason behind the closure of London Drugs stores?
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Why did Trudeau criticize the New Brunswick government?
Why did Trudeau criticize the New Brunswick government?
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What was the reason behind a teenager's death in Massachusetts?
What was the reason behind a teenager's death in Massachusetts?
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What did a Manitoba farmer do with his surplus of potatoes?
What did a Manitoba farmer do with his surplus of potatoes?
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What was the cause of a death in Ontario after decades?
What was the cause of a death in Ontario after decades?
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Study Notes
News Briefs
- A scientist captured a rare deep-sea squid on camera.
Crime News
- A British Columbia man shot a sex worker during a drug-fueled birthday party.
- Three suspects were caught smuggling drugs across the Niagara River using a drone.
- A man was arrested for attempting to assassinate the President of Slovakia.
- Robert Pickton, a B.C. serial killer, was brutally attacked.
Obituaries
- Veteran TSN sportscaster Darren Dutchyshen has passed away.
Sports
- Golfer Xander Schauffle broke the PGA championship scoring record, winning the PGA championship.
- Edmonton Oilers played the Dallas Stars in the western conference final of the NHL.
- New York Rangers played the Florida Panthers in the eastern conference final of the NHL.
International News
- Iran's President and Defense Minister died in a helicopter crash.
- The EU is using profits from Russian assets to help Ukraine.
- Multiple deaths were confirmed from a tornado in Iowa.
Health and Safety
- Ontario had its first measles death in decades due to children being unvaccinated.
- A teenager in Massachusetts died after eating a spicy chip for a social media challenge.
- AB recorded its most opium-related deaths in 2023.
- One person died and 30 were injured on a Singapore Airlines flight during severe turbulence.
Business and Economy
- London Drugs confirmed that a cybersecurity breach that forced it to close stores was a ransomware attack.
- 5000 Rogers customers in YYC were without service for several hours due to vandalism/theft.
- WestJet is launching a lower fare category that doesn't allow a carry-on bag.
Local News
- Thousands of City of Calgary workers voted in favor of strike action.
- YYC had the highest population growth rate over the past two years, with a population of 1.6 million people.
- A human rights education bus made stops at YYC schools to raise awareness for human rights.
Weird News
- A woman lived undetected in a Michigan store sign for a year.
- A 7-11 in Washington state blasts classical music to deter crime.
- A Manitoba farmer gave away millions of potatoes due to a surplus.
- Taylor Swift fans are flying to Europe for cheaper tickets.
- A man was airlifted to Foothills hospital in YYC after a bear attack in B.C. Rockies.
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Test your knowledge of recent news stories from around the world, including crime, politics, and more.
