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Wildfire smokes prompts Alberta air quality statement; Edmonton activates extreme weather responseSmoke from wildfires in northeastern B.C. prompted Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement across Alberta on Saturday. Smoke is expected to continue Sunday.HealthMay 12
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Changes coming to better inform people about wildfire smoke hazards. What to knowEnvironment Canada hopes several changes being made this year will improve how air quality-related health risks are communicated and understood by the public.CanadaMay 20
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‘Caught up in a lifestyle’: Youth-focused Winnipeg police task force releases statsWinnipeg police have released the findings of a report from Project Surge, a task force established in the spring to tackle youth crime.CrimeJun 7
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Kelowna listed among top boat rental locations in Canada'Okanagan Lake is particularly popular with water sports enthusiasts, reinforced by the fact the most popular style of boat to rent here are wakeboats and bowriders.'CanadaMay 30
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Cleaning tips & tools for people with limited mobility and chronic painWhether it's due to restricted movement, exhaustion, migraines, arthritis, or something else, here are helpful cleaning tips and tools to make cleaning easier on your body.The CuratorJun 10
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Calgary Marathon milestone: Wendy Downes to run 50th marathonWendy Downes started running marathons in 1995. Almost thirty years later, she is running her 50th full marathon at the Calgary Marathon on May 26, 2024.FeaturesMay 23
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Guelph senior lost $34K in an online scam: policeInvestigators say the woman twice met with a man, who identified himself as Mark, in the parking lot of a gas station each time handing $17,000 in cash.CrimeApr 30
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10 page-turners fit for a cottage settingWhether it's the long-awaited return of an author, the debut of a fresh voice, or a little self-help from a celeb, bestselling author Sonya Singh shares her favourite summer reads.The CuratorJun 13
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Discover the timeless beauty secrets of AyurvedaDiscover the timeless beauty secrets of Ayurveda, a holistic approach from India that dates back over 5,000 years.The CuratorJun 3
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation votes against tentative agreement for second time in MayAccording to a release from the STF Thursday evening, 55 per cent of teachers opposed the agreement with 88 per cent of eligible members voting over the last two days.CanadaMay 29
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation releases new tentative agreement detailsThe agreement includes three per cent salary increases for teachers for the next two years and a two per cent increase in the third year.CanadaMay 23
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S&P/TSX composite down as energy and base metal stocks fall, U.S. markets also lowerThe S&P/TSX composite index closed down 121.40 points at 22,346.76.EconomyMay 22
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We found 10 gift ideas for your coffee-loving dadSurprise the coffee connoisseur with one of these highly-rated finds for under $100The CuratorJun 4
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Bank of Canada rate cut is ‘going to matter in people’s pocketbooks.’ Here’s whyThe Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years. Here's what that means for Canadians, and where the central bank could go next.EconomyJun 5
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Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announcedA pair of former university standouts, four builders, and two teams make up the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The official announcement was made during a news conference held on Tuesday at the University of Winnpeg’s Duckworth Centre, which houses the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and Museum. Jennifer Finch and Keith...SportsMay 14
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‘At the mercy of rising costs’: B.C. food manufacturer study highlights challengesSmall and medium-sized businesses make up 90 per cent of the industry, according to BC Food and Beverage’s CEO James Donaldson.EconomyMay 30
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Overwhelmed with spam texts? Stats show the problem is getting worseMessages that involve phishing — an attack where a scammer tries to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious link — are on the rise.CanadaMay 5
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Lime, Bird scooters and e-bikes returning to Edmonton streets year-roundThe City of Edmonton has signed three-year agreements with electric scooter and bike companies Lime and Bird, allowing them to operate year-round if the weather permits.ConsumerMay 28
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Last-place Toronto Blue Jays in a rutThe Toronto Blue Jays started the 2024 regular season aiming for bigger things after crashing out in the wild-card series last fall.SportsMay 7
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CFL Hall of Fame head coach Dave Ritchie passes away at age 85Ritchie, of New Bedford, Mass., spent 11 of his 22 CFL seasons as a head coach with B.C. (1993-95), Montreal (1997-98) and Winnipeg.SportsMar 9