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Prairie premiers, governors urge Canada, U.S. to keep border crossings open longer

Prairie premiers, governors urge Canada, U.S. to keep border crossings open longer

Canada's Prairie premiers and two U.S. governors want their respective countries to restore pre-pandemic operating hours at entry points along their shared land border.
A quarter of Canadians are looking to cash out their investments, survey finds

A quarter of Canadians are looking to cash out their investments, survey finds

Canadians are feeling the pressure when it comes to rising costs and may be looking to increase the amount of money they have on hand to make ends meet. 
Alberta government funding non-profit group to attract international students

Alberta government funding non-profit group to attract international students

The Alberta government says it is spending $1 million to establish a non-profit organization that will work to attract more international students.
Trustees discuss 'scary' enrolment numbers at board meeting

Trustees discuss 'scary' enrolment numbers at board meeting

The spike in "bums-in-seats" has led to some skyrocketing capacity numbers, particularly at urban schools in Airdrie, Chestermere and Cochrane.
Doctor leaves 'love letter' to patients days before he dies

Doctor leaves 'love letter' to patients days before he dies

A veteran doctor in Greater Vancouver has left hundreds of patients grieving after he passed away just two weeks after retiring.
Two wolf pups killed in Kootenay National Park in as many weeks

Two wolf pups killed in Kootenay National Park in as many weeks

“To our knowledge, this is the third human-caused wolf mortality in Kootenay National Park this year.”
Thanksgiving dinner price tag soars amid ballooning grocery bills

Thanksgiving dinner price tag soars amid ballooning grocery bills

The cost of a classic roast turkey family dinner with all the fixings is up about 12 per cent to over $200, according to figures gathered from Statistics Canada and grocery retailers.
Housing affordability to improve in 2023, with some regional disparities

Housing affordability to improve in 2023, with some regional disparities

According to a report by Desjardins, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg will see the largest improvements in affordability. 
Quebec police arrest 31 people during election campaign for threats, property damage

Quebec police arrest 31 people during election campaign for threats, property damage

Police say a total of 66 charges were laid, including 47 for crimes against a person and 19 for property-related offences.
These 2 breathtaking Canadian train trips were ranked among world's best

These 2 breathtaking Canadian train trips were ranked among world's best

Condé Nast travel magazine's 2022 Readers' Choice Awards include two rail excursions that offer spectacular views.
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