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Liberals eyeing more seats in Tory-blue Alberta, as some ridings may be tight contests

At the federal election campaign's three-week mark, pollsters suggest there are a handful of urban Alberta ridings that will be tight contests between the federal Conservatives and Liberals.

How young men are changing what conservatism looks like in Canada

During Canada’s last federal election, roughly equal numbers of young men and women voted Conservative. Since then, young people have gone in opposite directions: young women identify increasingly as progressive, and young men increasingly as conservative.

Alberta's top doctor urges vaccination as measles cases surge

Alberta's total number of measles cases has more than doubled over the last week, prompting Alberta's chief medical officer of health to issue a statement warning it is a serious and preventable virus.
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My baby girl almost died. That's why national pharmacare will decide my vote

Scott MacMillan was relieved when doctors were able to save the life of his daughter, Rosemary, who was in diabetic ketoacidosis. But when the hospital staff asked about insurance, he was filled with dread that he might not be able to cover the cost of her life-sustaining medications. That’s why in this federal election, he’s looking for political leaders who are committed to expanding Canada’s pharmacare plan.

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