Alberta sacking of Justice Minister over traffic ticket call
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney dismissed Justice Minister Kaycee Madu after CBC reported he phoned Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee about a $300 distracted driving ticket in March. Madu says he sought assurances against racial profiling and did not ask to rescind the ticket. Energy Minister Sonya Savage will oversee justice duties temporarily.
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Omicron infectious period under review in Canada
Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says evidence does not show Omicron is contagious for a shorter time than earlier variants. She notes high case numbers strain workforces and supports adjusting isolation guidelines while provinces set rules.
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Cypress approves Vaxx policy for council meetings
Cypress County council approves in person attendance rules requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test for those at council meetings in Dunmore. The measure does not apply to general county services and allows negative tests in place of vaccination for participation.
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