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Graduating guide dogs lead the way for visually impaired pet owners in HalifaxA group of hard-working pups celebrated the completion of their guide dog training program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Wednesday.CanadaApr 26
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‘Hurts like hell’: B.C. blind woman says a taxi refused her service due to her guide dogFour-year-old Acura is Kovacs' guide dog and they've been partners for two years. 'She's funny, she's very perky, she's very very good in a harness, very obedient,' Kovacs said.HealthApr 8
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B.C. judge grants shared custody of family dog in landmark rulingThe new law pertains to claims filed under the Family Law Act in B.C.'s Supreme Court for $35,000 or more, or in provincial court for disputes over $5,000.PoliticsApr 18
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‘Rotten rock’: Climate change altering the face of Canadian mountaineeringResearchers used a century's worth of entries from the Abbot Pass hut's log to show how climate change is erasing historic climbs, and making others more dangerous.EnvironmentJun 2
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‘Leap forward’: Halifax hospital 1st in Canada to get new nuclear medicine scannerThe StarGuide SPECT/CT scanner by GE HealthCare is a first for the country, and the Nova Scotia Health says it will improve patient outcome in Atlantic Canada.HealthJun 3
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2 climbers still awaiting rescue from Denali peak after nearly 3 daysThe two climbers are believed to be sheltering in a crude snow cave, but high winds and dense clouds are preventing rescue crews from reaching them.U.S. NewsMay 30
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Alberta government says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are ‘reckless’The Alberta government says the findings of a new report from a federal advisory committee are proof that Ottawa should abandon its "reckless" 2035 clean electricity targets.PoliticsJun 11
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Edmonton residents call for scaled-back neighbourhood renewal, say city is wasting money'We want the basics. We want our potholes filled. We want our sidewalks fixed. We don't need fancy sidewalks. We don't need the bike lanes that start somewhere and end nowhere.'CanadaJun 12
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Ontario LTC nurses get 11.5 per cent pay increase over 2 yearsNurses in the majority of long-term care homes in Ontario are set to get what their union is calling the most significant wage increase in more than 30 years.CanadaMay 22
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Study probes racism reported by Black medical students at University of SaskatchewanJacob Alhassan is lead author of a study that found Black students and residents experienced blatant racism at a Canadian medical school.CanadaJun 10
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Alberta Birds of Prey Centre prepares to welcome visitors this May long weekendStaff from the Alberta Birds of Prey Nature Centre were busy on Friday as the facility prepares to welcome visitors over the May long weekend.FeaturesMay 17
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Manitoba wildfire evacuees cleared to go home on Sunday, feeling ‘relief’The Manitoba Wildfire Service has announced evacuees from communities impacted by a massive wildfire, have been cleared to return to their homes as of 10 a.m. on Sunday.FireMay 17
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Television and film continues to develop in ManitobaAfter the turmoil of last years strikes, the amount of productions being filmed continue to grow, indicating how the television and film continues to develop in Manitoba.CanadaJun 3
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Saskatchewan honours Humboldt basketball star Crozon as Olympic debut approachesIt's shaping up to be a special summer for Humboldt's Paige Crozon, who will be making her Olympic debut in Paris with Canada's national women's 3x3 basketball team.SportsJun 10
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Sask. childcare accessibility continues to be a struggle despite increased fundingIn May 2024 it was announced Saskatchewan would receive $27.7 million in funding from the federal government.CanadaMay 22
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The toothbrush and floss I’m now obsessed withI can't be the only person who hates getting their teeth scraped at the dentist, so I asked my hygienist, "What am I doing wrong?" Turns out, a lot.The CuratorJun 6
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Canada’s DJ BBad provides soundtrack at top breaking competitions: ‘The whole thing’s about energy’Andel James started the transition to providing the music in 2010. He was looking to complement the dancer's performance.FeaturesMay 24
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BC Hydro to dismantle decommissioned natural gas power plant in Port MoodyThe Burrard Generating Station is 62 years old and, until it was decommissioned in 2016, served as a backup power source for B.C.'s hydroelectric grid during low water years.EconomyMay 14
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UK’s Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day events early to campaignBritish Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations early in order to give an interview attacking the main opposition party.WorldJun 7
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Dozens of Manitoba artists, industry pros nominated for Western Canadian Music AwardsA slew of Manitoba artists and music industry professionals could be picking up some new hardware in Saskatoon this fall, after being nominated for Western Canadian Music Awards.CanadaMay 15