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New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign.
Montreal police open murder investigation after woman, 81, found dead in seniors home

Montreal police open murder investigation after woman, 81, found dead in seniors home

It is the second alleged killing of a woman at a Montreal-area seniors residence in less than a week.
Explorer's cameras recovered after 85 years on Yukon glacier

Explorer's cameras recovered after 85 years on Yukon glacier

A cache of equipment belonging to explorer Bradford Washburn, including three of his cameras, has been retrieved from a Yukon glacier after 85 years.
Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, prime minister says

Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, prime minister says

The federal government is issuing new savings bonds to raise money for Ukraine and is imposing sanctions on 35 more Russians.
Northern Alberta city getting expert advice on renaming infrastructure

Northern Alberta city getting expert advice on renaming infrastructure

St. Albert set to host public event: “What’s in a Name? The Past, Present, and Future of Municipal Naming.”
Deaths of two great whites off Maritimes within weeks 'highly unusual': researcher

Deaths of two great whites off Maritimes within weeks 'highly unusual': researcher

The discovery of two dead great white sharks washed ashore in Atlantic Canada in less than two weeks is a mystery to researchers.
Lake Louise lands ski world cup season openers after cancellations

Lake Louise lands ski world cup season openers after cancellations

The world’s fastest men and women on two skis will get their season underway in Lake Louise after all – and perhaps for the final time.
Officer shot in leg, suspect kills himself in Calgary: police

Officer shot in leg, suspect kills himself in Calgary: police

Police had received reports about a suspicious vehicle with a person blaring loud music and behaving erratically.
Alberta school officials say online accusations need to stop

Alberta school officials say online accusations need to stop

Since Monday, at least four instances of online threats directed to Lakeland-area schools have been investigated by the police.
B.C. NDP government won’t support another Olympics in 2030

B.C. NDP government won’t support another Olympics in 2030

The bid to bring another Winter Olympics to Vancouver appears to be over as the BC NDP government has announced it will not support it.
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