Cuddling: A growing form of therapy
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Cuddling: A growing form of therapy
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Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city
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Cuddling: A growing form of therapy
Description
December 26, 2018
Wed, Dec 26: It might make some people a little uncomfortable, but for a growing number of people it's a powerful form of healing. Cuddle therapy is helping people find a sense of human connection they don't often get in the chaos of busy lives. Here's Jill Croteau.
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Calgary distillery ordered by CFIA to pull bestselling spirits02:00 | February 23, 2026 -
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Calgary’s feeder main replacement project prompts concerns01:59 | January 27, 2026 -
Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation02:01 | January 26, 2026 -
Calgary plans to have Bearspaw feeder main replaced by December02:02 | January 22, 2026 -
Alberta teachers report widespread low morale, burnout and despair in new survey02:23 | January 21, 2026 -
What the City of Calgary’s property assessments mean for your taxes in 202601:46 | January 15, 2026 -
Hard to swallow: Wine advocates say they’re being unfairly targeted by value tax01:57 | January 14, 2026 -
Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city02:01 | January 14, 2026 -
Victims of man killed in Edgemont self-defence incident share harrowing stories01:47 | January 14, 2026 -
City of Calgary aware of water main problems since 2004, says independent report02:19 | January 7, 2026 -
Calgary city councillors to receive independent review of 2024 feeder main break02:02 | January 5, 2026 -
Chasing history: A first for Canadian women in Olympic halfpipe coaching02:06 | January 2, 2026 -
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Cuddling: A growing form of therapy02:54 | December 26, 2018
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: March 613:37 | 28 minutes ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: March 514:26 | March 5, 2026
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Calgary mayor floats plebiscite after provincial education property tax increase02:00 | March 4, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Feb. 2716:59 | February 27, 2026
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Alberta experts concerned about privacy and AI02:46 | February 27, 2026
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AI in the Canadian justice system02:46 | February 26, 2026
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Calgary Police Service harnesses the power of AI01:59 | February 25, 2026
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Calgary city council unanimously supports review of downtown free fare zone01:49 | February 24, 2026
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Calgary distillery ordered by CFIA to pull bestselling spirits02:00 | February 23, 2026
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Alberta immigration education groups react to Premier Smith’s referendum announcement02:10 | February 20, 2026
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Calgary water restrictions for feeder main repairs to return in March01:52 | February 20, 2026
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Calgary women’s group gives back on the day of love with ‘Galentine’s’ party01:57 | February 10, 2026
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Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line downtown alignment as Calgary gathers feedback01:47 | February 10, 2026
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Workforce trying to keep up with Calgary’s growing construction demand02:07 | January 29, 2026
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Calgary’s feeder main replacement project prompts concerns01:59 | January 27, 2026
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Hundreds line up in Calgary to sign petition urging vote on Alberta separation02:01 | January 26, 2026
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Calgary plans to have Bearspaw feeder main replaced by December02:02 | January 22, 2026
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Alberta teachers report widespread low morale, burnout and despair in new survey02:23 | January 21, 2026
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What the City of Calgary’s property assessments mean for your taxes in 202601:46 | January 15, 2026
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Hard to swallow: Wine advocates say they’re being unfairly targeted by value tax01:57 | January 14, 2026
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Calgary’s Bearspaw feeder main could be back in operation by Friday, says city02:01 | January 14, 2026
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Victims of man killed in Edgemont self-defence incident share harrowing stories01:47 | January 14, 2026
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City of Calgary aware of water main problems since 2004, says independent report02:19 | January 7, 2026
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Calgary city councillors to receive independent review of 2024 feeder main break02:02 | January 5, 2026
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Chasing history: A first for Canadian women in Olympic halfpipe coaching02:06 | January 2, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Dec. 3012:28 | December 30, 2025
Cuddling: A growing form of therapy
Description
December 26, 2018
Wed, Dec 26: It might make some people a little uncomfortable, but for a growing number of people it's a powerful form of healing. Cuddle therapy is helping people find a sense of human connection they don't often get in the chaos of busy lives. Here's Jill Croteau.
Read more:
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