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Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

Fossil found on P.E.I. older than first dinosaur to have walked the Earth

A Halifax-based geologist and paleontologist said the fossil likely dates back about 300 million years, about 80 million years before the first dinosaurs.
Farmer's Almanac predicts cold, frosty winter for most of Canada

Farmer's Almanac predicts cold, frosty winter for most of Canada

In January, temperatures on the Prairies will average seven degrees Celsius below normal, according to the 2023 edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac.
'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

'Modified racing vehicle' crash on Calgary streets kills driver

Police say the car had only one seat for the driver, which did not have a seatbelt, the interior was stripped and a roll cage was installed.
'Having a fun day shouldn't be what ends your life'

'Having a fun day shouldn't be what ends your life'

Woman whose mother drowned while tubing on Vancouver Island river calls for better signage that rapids are ahead.
Summer fish kill confirmed at Northern Alberta lake, other waterbodies

Summer fish kill confirmed at Northern Alberta lake, other waterbodies

Fish being “squeezed” between a very warm water layer close to the surface and water below that may lack enough oxygen.
Sask. premier says flags will be at half-mast one day for each life lost

Sask. premier says flags will be at half-mast one day for each life lost

The manhunt continues for two suspects in a stabbing rampage on a First Nation and in a nearby village that left 10 people dead and 15 others injured.
Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

As of midnight Monday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says there are 152 active wildfires that are larger than 0.01 hectares. Alberta is reporting 47 active wildfires across the province. 
Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline

Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline

A pod of orcas surprised a group of friends visiting Quadra Island, B.C., last weekend, appearing metres from where they stood on the shoreline of Moulds Bay.
Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Despite losing the ring way back in 2005, Noel and Stephanie are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
Another Calgary coffee brand is expanding to Vancouver

Another Calgary coffee brand is expanding to Vancouver

Sure, you've heard of "third-wave" coffee, but Vancouver seems to be in its "Calgary wave" these days.
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