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H&M says it has pulled Justin Bieber merchandise after pop singer's protest

H&M says it has pulled Justin Bieber merchandise after pop singer's protest

TORONTO — Swedish clothing retailer H&M says it has pulled Justin Bieber merchandise from its stores after the pop singer blasted the chain alleging they used his likeness without approval.
Quebec City launches charm offensive to host popular HBO series 'The White Lotus'

Quebec City launches charm offensive to host popular HBO series 'The White Lotus'

Quebec City wants to host the next season of the popular HBO series "The White Lotus" and the region's tourism arm is aiming to make it happen.
Netflix plans $900M facility at former New Jersey Army base

Netflix plans $900M facility at former New Jersey Army base

Netflix said Wednesday it plans to build a state-of-the-art production facility at a former Army base at the Jersey Shore that will cost more than $900 million, and create thousands of jobs.
Think Woody's weird? Meet the Happy Tree, Newfoundland's own talking Christmas tree

Think Woody's weird? Meet the Happy Tree, Newfoundland's own talking Christmas tree

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Before American talk show host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Woody, Nova Scotia's creepily robotic Christmas tree, holiday shoppers in Newfoundland were already chuckling at the oddly frozen facial expressions of the Happy Tree in St.
Boxing Day sales start early to woo customers after lacklustre Black Friday

Boxing Day sales start early to woo customers after lacklustre Black Friday

Stores in Canada are gearing up for Boxing Day sales, with some rolling out deals early in the hopes of enticing budget-conscious shoppers.
'Worse than COVID': Pet charity says demand for food nearly doubled in 2022

'Worse than COVID': Pet charity says demand for food nearly doubled in 2022

CALGARY — On a frigid December night in Calgary, a street outreach worker approaches a man walking with a well-kept German shepherd wearing a plaid jacket and asks if the dog has enough food. "He's got more food than I do," the man replies.
Winter trail grooming making ground despite cold weather

Winter trail grooming making ground despite cold weather

It’s been more than a week since the Friends of Jasper National Park have been able to take the Snowdog out to play.
Eric Akis: Mushrooms lend meaty taste to vegetarian tourtière

Eric Akis: Mushrooms lend meaty taste to vegetarian tourtière

This meat-free, richly seasoned version of tourtière has a meaty taste and look thanks to the combination of mushrooms and other ingredients used in the filling.
Eric Akis: Gingerbread pancakes make a festive holiday breakfast

Eric Akis: Gingerbread pancakes make a festive holiday breakfast

Your kitchen will fill with the enticing aromas of ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan

Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan

OTTAWA — As 2022 draws to a close, Canada's population has already grown more than in any other year since Confederation. Statistics Canada says the country's population grew by 362,453 people, or 0.9 per cent, between July and October alone.
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