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Montreal’s Polar Bear challenge raises over $100,000 for Special OlympicsOver 300 participants braved the cold weather and plunged into the St. Lawrence river on Saturday afternoon to raise money for the Special Olympics.CanadaFeb 19
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Polar bear dip 2024: Hundreds of Canadians brave cold for new year ‘reboot’Canadians plunged into frigid waters from coast to coast on Monday to ring in the new year as part of the annual polar bear dip tradition.CanadaJan 1
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Calling all Okanagan Lake polar bear dippers to ring in New YearKelowna, while not home to the oldest polar bear dip, is usually the one that sees the most people on the shores of the lake awaiting a quick plunger.CannabisDec 28, 2023
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Here are the best Boxing Day deals in CanadaLooking to shop Boxing Day sales (sans the in-store rush)? You're in luck. Online deals have arrived, and we've got a list of our 13 favourite items now at discounted prices.The CuratorDec 25, 2023
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Feel Good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the weekFrom a bear with a sweet tooth to two B.C. service organizations competing to win a sweet ride, here are five good news stories from the week to share.TrendingOct 13, 2023
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The New Reality: Will COVID-19 help flatten the curve on climate change?Experts expect the reduction in air pollution from the lockdown may actually save more lives this year than will be lost from COVID-19.Jun 14, 2020
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Wildlife run-ins: spate of animal attacks reported this summer<p> </p> <p><span>This summer has seen several close encounters with wildlife around the world. Bears, cougars, llamas and sharks have made headlines for vicious attacks on humans. </span> </p>Aug 17, 2011
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Annual Halifax polar bear dip raises $5000 for Feed Nova ScotiaHERRING COVE, N.S. - More than 150 people braved brisk winds and frigid water temperatures to plunge into the Atlantic Ocean near Halifax as part of an annual New Year's Day polar bear dip.Jan 1, 2012
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A list of some of the notable Canadians who died in 2012A list, in chronological order, of some of the notable Canadians who died in 2012.CanadaDec 28, 2012
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Hundreds plunge into icy waters for New Year’s charity Polar Bear DipOAKVILLE, Ont. - Hundreds of hardy Canadians welcomed the new year Tuesday with a splash into icy waters at Polar Bear Dip events across the country.CanadaJan 1, 2013
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Hundreds plunge into icy waters for New Year’s charity Polar Bear DipOAKVILLE, Ont. - Hundreds of hardy Canadians welcomed the new year Tuesday with a splash into icy waters at Polar Bear Dip events across the country.Jan 1, 2013
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Labrador retrievers rescued from unplanned polar bear swim by RCMPKITIMAT, B.C. - Two Labrador retrievers took an unscheduled polar bear dip on New Years Day in Kitimat, B.C., and have some RCMP officers to thank for making it back to the warm blankets of their owners on shore.Jan 7, 2013
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What’s open and closed in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Day long weekendThe Saskatchewan Day long weekend is has arrived — here’s you need to know about what’s open and closed in Saskatoon on the holiday Monday.CanadaJul 31, 2020
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Chinese cub lands starring role in upcoming Canadian polar bear flickFilmmakers brought a three-and-a-half-month-old polar bear from a Chinese theme park to Canada last year to star in a movie.CanadaOct 4, 2014
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Critters found in Antarctic ice show possibility of life on other planetsDeep below the ice, far from the playful penguins and other animals that bring tourists to Antarctica, is a cold and barren world that by all indications should be completely void of life.WorldMar 27, 2015
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Tips on breaking men’s formal fashion mouldToronto Designer David C. Wigley wants to help men diversify their approach to formal wear by considering a fresh take on black tie.LifestyleMar 10, 2015
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Winnipeg zoo cuts back on $10 Tuesdays, raises discount price to $12The Assiniboine Park Zoo will scale back its $10 Tuesdays promotion starting in April.Mar 20, 2015
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Feature: Northern Field TripA group of international exchange students make a journey to see how global climate change threatens the survival of one of Canada's most majestic animals. Focus Saskatchewan traveled with them to Churchill, Manitoba - what Canadian Geographic has called the polar bear capital of the world.EnvironmentDec 3, 2015
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Perfect conditions for Polar Bear Swims in Lower MainlandAcross Canada people are jumping into the water for the annual Polar Bear Swim today and it's no different in the Lower Mainland.Jan 1, 2016
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1st Arctic Ocean assessment shows top of the world in unprecedented fluxThe work of dozens of federal scientists and Inuit observers, it describes a vast ecosystem in unprecedented flux: from ocean currents to the habits and types of animals that swim in it.CanadaApr 26, 2020