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NDP leadership hopefuls unanimously condemn American action in Venezuela
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UPDATED: Venezuelan president captured, flown out of the country by US forces; Trump says US 'will run' country
Jackson Loy
03 Jan 2026
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Maduro's capture coincided with strikes by American forces on Venezuela.
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Calgary’s officials ask Calgarians to remain vigilant in water conservation ahead of Monday’s return to work
Will Vasseur
04 Jan 2026
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The City of Calgary has asked individuals to conserve as much water as possible and to expect traffic delays ahead Monday’s return to work.
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NDP leadership hopefuls unanimously condemn American action in Venezuela
Jackson Loy
21 hours ago
2 min read
Unanimous condemnation from the NDP and its leadership candidates over the American strikes and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Alberta
Calgary’s officials ask Calgarians to remain vigilant in water conservation ahead of Monday’s return to work
Will Vasseur
04 Jan 2026
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Think tank accuses CCPA of skewing CEO‑pay debate with selective data
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UPDATED: Venezuelan president captured, flown out of the country by US forces; Trump says US 'will run' country
Jackson Loy
03 Jan 2026
3 min read
Maduro's capture coincided with strikes by American forces on Venezuela.
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Ottawa begins enforcing national ban on fluorescent light bulbs
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Smith says Northback's Grassy Mountain coal project will be allowed to continue through Alberta's regulatory process
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