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Alberta Separation Dream Stalls: What the Court Ruling Means for Your Wallet and Canada's Future

                                                                                               Alberta Legislature Building, Edmonton.  A judge has killed Alberta’s separation referendum petition, citing a failure to consult First Nations. Premier Danielle Smith vows to appeal — but the path forward is murky, and the economic stakes for all Canadians are enormous. MoneySavings.ca Staff  •  May 15, 2026  •  6 min read For much of the past year, Alberta separatists believed they were on the cusp of a historic moment. The grassroots group Stay Free Alberta had gathered over 301,000 petition signatures — well above the 178,000 required — and Premier Danielle Smith had already booked Oct...

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Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar: Death Toll Surpasses 1,000

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, leaving a trail of destruction and despair in its wake. The quake, centered near Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, has claimed over 1,000 lives, with more than 2,400 injured and many still missing. 

The disaster has caused widespread devastation, toppling buildings, buckling roads, and collapsing bridges. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but the scale of the destruction, coupled with power outages and limited resources, has made the situation dire. Myanmar's ongoing civil conflict has further complicated relief operations, leaving many communities isolated and in desperate need of aid.

Neighboring countries, including India and China, have stepped in to provide humanitarian assistance, sending rescue teams and essential supplies. However, the full extent of the tragedy is still unfolding, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescuers continue to search through the rubble.

This earthquake is one of the deadliest to hit Myanmar in over a century, highlighting the urgent need for international support and disaster preparedness in the region.

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