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Grieving mother welcomes new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline

Grieving mother welcomes new 3-digit suicide prevention hotline

Woman who lost her son to suicide in June says national hotline to launch next fall will be a great tool.
Former PMs, Canadian celebrities join delegation for Queen's funeral in London

Former PMs, Canadian celebrities join delegation for Queen's funeral in London

Canada is sending a handful of celebrities alongside its official delegation to the Queen's state funeral Monday in London.
Stone carving returned to artist with apology from museum

Stone carving returned to artist with apology from museum

When the 100-kilogram carving was discovered on a Vancouver Island beach in 2020, it was heralded as an indigenous artifact.
Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

Canadian households have $6B worth of dead cellphones lying around

According to a new MCE Systems survey, Canadians have roughly 60 million idle phones lying around the house.
'Now 15 per cent is rude:' Tipping fatigue hits customers as requests rise

'Now 15 per cent is rude:' Tipping fatigue hits customers as requests rise

Tipping fatigue is hitting consumers as requests for gratuities increase and spread to new businesses amid the rise of automated payment machines and preset tip suggestions. 
Alberta destination is one of Canada's top 5 epic hidden gems

Alberta destination is one of Canada's top 5 epic hidden gems

Fresh Tracks Canada has put together some bucket list experiences without ever leaving the country.
Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for Queen's funeral

Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for Queen's funeral

The outpouring of public mourning and affection for Queen Elizabeth II is taking place against the backdrop of an "unprecedented" security operation.
'New industrial revolution' in Alberta's Heartland: Kenney

'New industrial revolution' in Alberta's Heartland: Kenney

Politicians and industry executives gathered on Thursday, Sept. 15, for the Alberta Industrial Heartland Association's annual conference for a day complete with project updates, talk of the future, and networking.
Jason Kenney joins massive queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth

Jason Kenney joins massive queue to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth

Alberta Premier says he paid for the trip to London himself, but is in the English capital to pay respects to the late monarch on behalf of Alberta.
Pedestrian zone in Banff proves to be a 'polarizing question'

Pedestrian zone in Banff proves to be a 'polarizing question'

Tourism industry has voiced strong support for continuing the pedestrian zone, although there are concerns about traffic being diverted through residential neighbourhoods.
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