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Canada donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to poor countries

Canada donating 13M surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to poor countries

The Prime Minister's Office later provided a breakdown showing more than seven million of the doses being donated are from pharmaceutical firm Novavax, whose vaccine remains in clinical trials and has yet to be approved for use in Canada. 
City crews scour ponds for invaders

City crews scour ponds for invaders

Invasive weed patrols move on stormwater ponds
Advocates call for more rights for migrant workers amid deaths on the job

Advocates call for more rights for migrant workers amid deaths on the job

“It’s very difficult to count all of the people who have died as a direct result of working in Canada,” said Syed Hussan, executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, but he believes the numbers are “quite astonishing.” 
'Marshmallow’s law' approved by council

'Marshmallow’s law' approved by council

Hen owners can now host six birds, up from the original four.
Canada paid a premium to get doses from Pfizer earlier than planned

Canada paid a premium to get doses from Pfizer earlier than planned

Every detail in the contract related to the price paid for dose was deleted before the documents were made public. 
Alberta launches COVID vaccine lottery with million-dollar prizes to encourage uptake

Alberta launches COVID vaccine lottery with million-dollar prizes to encourage uptake

The premier said the lottery will offer three prizes worth $1 million each, as well as other unspecified prizes. 
W.D. Cuts student grows Riverlot 56 forest

W.D. Cuts student grows Riverlot 56 forest

Leads volunteers to plant 300-plus trees
Good morning, St. Albert!

Good morning, St. Albert!

Happy Monday!
Alberta creates grant program for security measures to deter hate crimes

Alberta creates grant program for security measures to deter hate crimes

The province is directing a total of $500,000 to the program. The grants will be for up to $10,000 for everything from security cameras to protection planning, training, and education.
Sturgeon Valley plans pass first reading

Sturgeon Valley plans pass first reading

Region could house 68,000 people by 2041.
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