News Publishers Call on Carney Government to Adopt ‘Buy Canadian’ Advertising Policy
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News Publishers Call on Carney Government to Adopt ‘Buy Canadian’ Advertising Policy

Various Canadian news associations urge the federal government to allocate a minimum of 25 percent of its advertising budget to support local media. This initiative aims to bolster community journalism, promote trustworthy information, and prevent taxpayer dollars from benefitting large tech firms. It emphasizes the potential of ethnic publications in bridging communication gaps.
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Edmonton Oilers 50/50 raffle has paid $81M to company owned by hockey group, documents reveal

The Edmonton Oilers' 50/50 charity raffle financially benefits a private subsidiary of the Oilers Entertainment Group, with over $81 million paid to Win50 from 2021 to 2024. Critics argue that only around 20% of ticket sales support charitable causes, raising concerns about transparency in the charity's operations and expenditures.
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BC’s ADHD Diagnoses Skyrocketed During and After the Pandemic

The diagnosis rate of ADHD in British Columbia surged during the pandemic, rising from about nine to 35 per 100,000 people. This increase is concerning due to the link between ADHD and substance use disorders. Experts suggest greater awareness, routine disruptions, and underdiagnosis may have contributed to this trend, emphasizing the need for improved mental health services.
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“We need help. Our kids need help,” says Grande Prairie teacher

On Monday, Alberta's teacher strike began due to concerns over class sizes, insufficient resources, and government policies. The ATA President emphasized the need for respect and better working conditions. Teachers in Grande Prairie expressed frustrations through a letter-writing campaign, highlighting the challenges they face in increasingly complex classrooms.
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Alberta RCMP participates in #OperationImpact2025 safety campaign this Thanksgiving weekend

During the Thanksgiving long weekend, Alberta RCMP will enforce initiatives to prevent impaired and distracted driving as part of #OperationImpact2025. The public is encouraged to prioritize road safety by avoiding impaired, fatigued, or distracted driving, and by buckling up. Report dangerous driving to 911 for a safer environment.
Decades-long provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say
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Decades-long provincial underfunding threatens rural infrastructure, municipalities say

Rural Alberta faces a $17.25 billion infrastructure deficit due to decades of government neglect, affecting development and services. Councillor Kara Westerlund emphasizes that current funding fails to meet rural needs. While the UCP acknowledges pressures from population growth and reduced resource revenue, funding remains inadequate, hindering essential infrastructure projects.
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Future on agenda at Alberta Next panel discussion

At the Alberta Next Town Hall, Premier Danielle Smith addressed various topics, including Alberta's relationship with Ottawa, potential changes in equalization payments, a new pension plan, and immigration policy. Despite audience engagement, concerns arose about fairness in handling questions and the transparency of discussions, with critiques of the event being labeled as propaganda.