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'I am broken': Sentencing argument for men convicted of killing Calgary chef

'I am broken': Sentencing argument for men convicted of killing Calgary chef

CALGARY — The widow of a well-known Calgary chef who was killed by two men outside of his soon-to-be opened café more than two years ago told a sentencing hearing Friday that she is now broken.
Contraband tobacco inhales 30 to 50 per cent of B.C. market, retailers, industry fear

Contraband tobacco inhales 30 to 50 per cent of B.C. market, retailers, industry fear

VICTORIA — At first, Cory Holland thought government anti-smoking measures were working when he noticed tobacco sales at his British Columbia convenience store started to drop.
Can James Cameron's striking 'Avatar: The Way of Water' pull off a box-office smash?

Can James Cameron's striking 'Avatar: The Way of Water' pull off a box-office smash?

TORONTO — With a striking blend of visual effects and state-of-the-art motion capture technology, "Avatar: The Way of Water" is billed as a movie-theatre experience unlike any other in the last few years, but it's by far James Cameron's biggest risk.
Did someone say eggnog?

Did someone say eggnog?

Nothing says holiday like a delicious, cold glass of eggnog.
Cochrane business owner shares story behind 122-year-old building

Cochrane business owner shares story behind 122-year-old building

The co-owner of Curious Hair Cochrane, Lawrence Sarmenta, is sharing the history behind the building his business occupies, and is hoping to learn more about the historic space in town.
Make the ultimate holiday gingerbread cookies

Make the ultimate holiday gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread cookies are a holiday classic for a reason – they are fun to make and decorate, and even more fun to eat.
Photos: This stunning Canadian building ranked #6 most beautiful in the world

Photos: This stunning Canadian building ranked #6 most beautiful in the world

The building is one of the oldest examples of Gothic Revival religious architecture in Canada.
Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry

Jelly doughnuts: How to make the ultimate Hanukkah pastry

Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday ( latkes, or potato pancakes , are another).
Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics

Mark Hamill talks fundraising for Ukraine, love of politics

“These are the drones you're looking for," reads an appeal for donations to a Ukraine fundraising effort next to a picture of none other than legendary “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill.
Photos: 15 things AI can (and can't) do

Photos: 15 things AI can (and can't) do

Like with any form of technology, there are limitations to what artificial intelligence can and cannot do.
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