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Today, we remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all Canadians who fought to defend our country and our freedoms.

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Duchess Bake Shop has changed the theme of its annual holiday gingerbread house display following public backlash over the association with author J.K. Rowling. 

The Edmonton bakery initially announced a Harry Potter theme for its seasonal window display.

Following public criticism regarding the author's public statements concerning transgender individuals, the business reversed course, issued an apology, and announced it would instead construct a festive holiday village.

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Ottawa is expanding CSIS's mandate to spy abroad with a $6B funding boost over 10 years, aiming to reduce intelligence reliance on Five Eyes allies and sparking discussions over a potential Canadian equivalent to the CIA or MI6.

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A 22-year-old Sherwood Park resident has been formally charged following a multi-vehicle collision on Edmonton's Anthony Henday Drive earlier this year that killed a Calgary father and resulted in catastrophic injuries for his daughter. 

The collision occurred on February 8 when 53-year-old Paul Fortuna pulled his Chevrolet Suburban onto the shoulder of northbound Anthony Henday Drive near Wye Road to assist his 21-year-old daughter, Victoria, in changing a flat tire. While both were outside their vehicles on the roadside, a Jeep Grand Cherokee struck the vehicles and the victims. 

Paul Fortuna died at the scene. Victoria Fortuna sustained life-altering injuries that required bilateral leg amputations. RCMP confirmed that the driver of the Jeep, 22-year-old Anah Kryzanowski, has been charged with dangerous operation causing death and dangerous operation causing bodily harm.

She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Sherwood Park on December 9.

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Canada has increased the maximum duration for low-wage Temporary Foreign Worker permits from one year to two years for new LMIA applications.

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Edmonton police clocked a 20-year-old driver going 160 km/h in a 70 km/h zone in a BMW X7 near Campbell Road and Anthony Henday Drive, resulting in a mandatory court summons and a ticket for failing to produce a licence.

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A Calgary woman has received an absolute discharge after pleading guilty to mischief for throwing a 6kg traffic pylon off a 14th-floor balcony in January, with the judge warning the reckless stunt could have easily killed someone on the sidewalk below.

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More than three weeks after the deadly CFB Wainwright fire, 15 Canadian soldiers remain on ventilators and 9 are in critical condition, with health officials warning that recovery efforts for the severely burned survivors will stretch into next year.

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Edmonton's living wage has climbed to $22.65 an hour according to a new report from the Alberta Living Wage Network, leaving a $7.65 gap compared to Alberta’s stagnant $15 minimum wage which has not budged since 2018.

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NEW: During Diwali weekend celebrations, Calgary police fielded 49 fireworks calls and 311 logged 13 complaints as unpermitted fireworks sparked multiple grass and dumpster fires, prompting municipal enforcement to issue 70 warnings and 4 tickets.

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A renewed national petition is gaining traction as frustration over aggressive payment terminal prompts and "tip-flation" builds across Canada, with recent studies showing roughly 67% of Canadians support abolishing tip culture.

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Airdrie RCMP have charged James Arthur Lush, 47, of Calgary after an estimated $72,000 in cash and merchandise allegedly went missing from Famous Footwear at CrossIron Mills.

Police recovered about $17,000 in goods. He is set to appear in court Dec. 3.

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NEW: Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to 23 fireworks complaints over the weekend, with three leading to grass fires from unpermitted fireworks during Diwali.

The fires, in south Edmonton, were contained with no structures affected. Fireworks require an EFRS permit in the city.

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Scene in Mill Woods, Edmonton last night after Diwali fireworks sparked a fire near a house.

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NEW: Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to 23 fireworks complaints over the weekend, with three leading to grass fires from unpermitted fireworks during Diwali.

The fires, in south Edmonton, were contained with no structures affected. Fireworks require an EFRS permit in the city.

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A Canadian political commentator posted a video claiming a group he identified as Indian migrants unsafely fired guns on Crown land, with rounds reportedly passing over his group.

He later shared a licence plate photo and tagged the RCMP.

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Scene at the Superstore on Kingsway Avenue around 11 a.m. today, where a reported shoplifting incident escalated into a physical altercation at self-checkout.

A submission to YEGWAVE claims a man attempted to take an elderly shopper’s basket, prompting a physical confrontation. Video shows the man being held and prevented from leaving with the basket.

The man then allegedly fled with security-sealed LEGO sets valued at $70-$80 each, while customers and staff watched.

The submission also claims security did not intervene due to a policy against physically engaging with customers.

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In Edmonton, fireworks are illegal without a permit, and unauthorized use can result in fines of up to $10,000, potential criminal charges, and liability for any property damage caused.

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West Edmonton residents woke up to a strong burning smell Monday morning following an overnight scrap yard fire near Winterburn Road and Stony Plain Road.

According to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, crews were dispatched at 11:12 p.m. Sunday and reached the scene to find a large outdoor debris pile burning next to a commercial building. Firefighters worked through the night to knock it down, with a crew staying on site Monday morning to monitor for hot spots.

No other buildings were damaged and no one was hurt.

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Alberta’s new licence plates featuring Moraine Lake and the slogan “Strong and Free” will be available at registries starting tomorrow.

The design, chosen by more than 240,000 votes, is the first major update in over 40 years. Existing plates remain valid, and switching is optional.