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Many mark the new year with ‘exhilarating’ polar dip in icy waterHundreds across Canada marked the start of the new year by gleefully plunging into frigid lake and ocean water, some for their first time.CanadaJan 1
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Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence RiverThe polar bear club has started a petition asking the city and borough to meet with them to discuss a set of rules to formalize access for plunges.CanadaDec 31, 2025
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Boxing Day Canada: Your ultimate guide to must-shop dealsBoxing Week deals are in full swing! From Beats, Greenworks and Merit to unexpected finds, we’ve sifted through the sales so you don’t have to.The CuratorJan 4
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Amazon Canada Cyber Monday: Your ultimate guide to must-shop dealsFrom fan-favourite brands like UGG, Under Armour, Dyson, and LEGO to hidden gems, we’ve done the deal-digging for you, curating only the best Amazon Cyber Monday sales.The CuratorDec 1, 2025
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60+ best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales for 2025From Cetaphil and Calvin Klein to Dyson, Shark and Samsung. Whether you’re shopping for everyday essentials or big-ticket items, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is the time to save.The CuratorOct 10, 2025
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The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide for every budgetStumped on what to get the guy who insists he doesn’t need anything? Dads can be notoriously tough to shop for. Luckily, we've taken the guesswork out of the equation.The CuratorJun 15, 2025
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Thousands participate in Polar Bear Swims around B.C.The New Year's Polar Bear Plunge in White Rock, B.C., drew a crowd estimated at between 2,000 and 3,000 people. This year marked the 55th anniversary of the event.LifestyleJan 1, 2025
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Canadians take the polar bear plunge to ring in 2025: ‘A little bit crazy’Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter thousands of brave souls from jumping into icy cold water for across Canada in a New Year's Day tradition.CanadaJan 1, 2025
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New Year’s Eve: Metro Vancouver gears up to ring in 2025For those ringing in the New Year at home, Global News will be live inside Science World and will broadcast the countdown to midnight.ConsumerDec 31, 2024
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‘Swimming hole’ of puddles worries Calgary business owners and pedestriansWhile Calgarians are thrilled with the warming temperatures, the big melt is causing trouble for people getting around on foot.WeatherMar 12, 2018
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Brave Edmontonians take the polar plunge for Special OlympicsAbout 180 brave Edmontonians raised over $70,000 for Special Olympics as part of the annual Polar Plunge.CanadaJan 28, 2018
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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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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, 2024
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COVID-19: Two out of three Okanagan Lake polar bear swims sunk by Omicron'We want to prioritize the safety of our community and with rising rates of COVID-19 coming out of the holiday season we feel this is the right decision at this time.'WeatherDec 30, 2021
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Toxic rocket set to hit Arctic waters is major concern: NunavutThe European Space Agency plans to launch a satellite that would drop a rocket stage likely to contain highly toxic fuel in some of the most ecologically sensitive water of the Canadian Arctic.EnvironmentOct 12, 2017
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‘Balmy’ weekend temperatures to follow bitter cold in LondonTemperatures will warm-up slightly Wednesday and drop again Thursday and Friday, before rising dramatically over the weekend.WeatherJan 2, 2018
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Hundreds brave frigid waters for New Year’s polar dip tradition in Nova ScotiaArnie Ross, 83, was the first person in the water in Herring Cove.CanadaJan 1, 2018
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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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VIDEO: Polar bears swim at new Winnipeg zoo exhibitThe Journey to Churchill exhibit, which will showcase the Winnipeg zoo’s polar bears, opens at noon on Thursday. Media got a preview in the morning.Jul 3, 2014