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Christa Dao

Christa Dao

Digital Journalist at CICT-DT (Global Calgary) Online

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Christa Dao
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Global COVID-19 rapid test shortage contributes to price-gouging concern in B.C. - Global News

Rapid test prices are cheaper online, but often require purchases in bulk ranging from $200 to $400 for 25 tests. At least one B.C. pharmacy owner is concerned about price-gouging.
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3 Calgary homes significantly damaged after large fire breaks out i...

The Calgary Fire Department said residents from those homes will not be able to return home for an unknown amount of time.
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2 men brought to hospital after shooting in southeast Calgary - Cal...

Shots were fired at a mobile home park, according to police. Police do not believe the victim and offender are known to one another.
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COVID-19: Businesses, residents react to Alberta inching closer to ...

Alberta is on the verge of meeting the criteria the government requires for moving into Stage 3 of its pandemic reopening plan and there is a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.
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Can your employer mandate you to get the COVID-19 vaccine? | Global...

What are the rules when it comes to mandatory immunization in the workplace? “It’s not that different from you being sick in the workplace and your employer asking for a sick note”
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Calgary seeing rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, incidents: police, c...

“People being spat at and physically assaulted, yelled at — (it’s) part of what we hear almost on a weekly basis for the past 12 months.”
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COVID-19: More calls for additional health measures in Alberta's .....

Since Oct. 26, Alberta has seen a stark rise in outbreaks at care facilities, and about 70 per cent of all deaths from COVID-19 have been linked to them.

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Hundreds of eviction notices issued; late rent payments up: Calgary...

Calgary Housing says it has issued 500 eviction notices for the month of August. The number of tenants paying their rent late has also jumped by 40 per cent.
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Petition calls for MRU professor be fired over controversial, ‘raci...

MRU associate professor Frances Widdowson calls the petition outrageous and said it’s an attempt to make the university political.
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No more Calgary gymnasium, classroom rentals until 2020 ends - Glob...

After-school sports activities are apparently the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Airdrie council votes not to enforce mandatory mask by...

Airdrie city councillors voted unanimously against a mandatory mask bylaw, unless the city sees a significant spike in cases.
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Coronavirus: Alberta museums taking cautious approach to reopening ...

Like many other businesses and services, museums have been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic and while they have been given the green light to reopen next Thursday, some museum officials said they won’t be.
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Cargill plant shutdown does not mean COVID-19 risk is contained: Hi...

“Just because Cargill is shut down now, does not mean the problem is contained or isolated. We’re into it here,” Snodgrass said.
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Calgary Chinatown restaurants, travel agencies seeing reservation c...

An infectious disease researcher in Calgary said coronavirus should be something to be aware of, but considering there are no confirmed cases in Alberta, the risk remains low.
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1 man in custody after Alberta RCMP vehicle intentionally rammed by...

According to police, the marked cruiser was intentionally rammed by a burgundy Ford F-250 pickup truck at a No Frills parking lot at around 5 p.m.
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Calgary Farmers’ Market breaks ground on second location - Calgary ...

The new retail market will help support over 70 local family-owned businesses and create more than 200 jobs, according to the Calgary Farmers’ Market.
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Eau Claire residents raise concern over motorcross race in heart of...

Eau Claire residents are raising concern over a motorcross race happening in the downtown core this weekend, citing noise issues and increased traffic in the area.
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Red ribbons adorn trees around Calgary neighbourhood to mourn victi...

Red ribbons were handed out to the more than 50 people who showed up. Organizers said the colour red was chosen because it was a victim’s favourite colour.
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Theft victim asks for return of photo, wedding ring stolen after se...

“Someone was cutting the screen or opening the unlocked door. When they were inside, they would steal credit cards.”
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'Calgary is closing': City businesses campaigning against rising .....

A new social media campaign called “Sorry, Calgary is closing” has launched calling for businesses to band together against the skyrocketing tax increases.
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Traffic experts gather in Calgary to discuss road safety - Calgary ...

Leaders at the conference will be discussing how to better protect children on Calgary roads, ways to curb risky driving behaviour and implementing new technology on the roads.