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Baby Isaiah dies in Edmonton hospital

Isaiah May, the Alberta infant who had been in intensive care since he suffered severe brain damage during his birth in October, died in his parents' arms just after he was taken off life support shortly after noon Thursday at Edmonton's Stollery Children's Hospital.
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11Mar/10Off

Alberta retreats on energy royalties

Alberta has rolled back the royalty rates it charges energy companies to develop the province's oil and gas resources, which will sharply slash government revenues but may boost investment.
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Strong quakes torment Chile as president sworn in

A series of strong aftershocks from last month's devastating quake rocked Chile as a new president was sworn into office and immediately urged coastal residents to move to higher ground in case of a tsunami.
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11Mar/10Off

Animal groups rescue feral dogs

A collection of animal rescue groups from the Edmonton area joined forces in Hobbema Thursday to try to save some of the dozens of dogs running wild in the First Nations community.
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Random breath tests could be a reality for Canadian drivers

Canada's federal justice department is investigating the idea of imposing random breathalyzer tests. Currently, a federal discussion paper explores the benefits of random breathalyzer tests.
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11Mar/10Off

Province unveils changes to its royalty structure

The Alberta government announced it is cutting royalty rates for the oil and gas industry starting next year in an attempt to lure back investment in Alberta.
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11Mar/10Off

City council considering LRT park and ride fees

Last year, city council reviewed the idea of making drivers pay for parking stalls at LRT park and rides lots, but councillors voted against it. Now, they have decided to look at the plan one more time.
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11Mar/10Off

Baby Isaiah taken off life-support, passes away in Edmonton hospital

Baby Isaiah May passed away Thursday after being taken off life-support, ending a three-month, high-profile effort to prolong his life.
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11Mar/10Off

WestJet fined for customs violation at Pearson

The Canadian Border Services Agency has fined WestJet $5,300 for sending international passengers through the domestic arrivals area at Toronto's Pearson International Airport , rather than straight through customs, CBC News has learned.
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11Mar/10Off

May family issues statement

The May family issued a statement Thursday following the passing of their son, Isaiah James May.
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