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Sunday swimming group makes church of the sea

Sunday swimming group makes church of the sea

A secular group in Greater Vancouver led by a local celebrant allows people to wash away some of those heavy emotions.
Alberta regulator denies feedlot application near popular recreational lake

Alberta regulator denies feedlot application near popular recreational lake

An Alberta regulatory body has turned down an application to expand a feedlot near Pigeon Lake, south of Edmonton.
Rescue organization laments ban on foreign dog imports

Rescue organization laments ban on foreign dog imports

A federal rule that takes effect Sept. 28 bans importation of dogs from more than 100 countries considered high risk for canine-variant rabies.
Man killed in stabbing in Banff, second this summer

Man killed in stabbing in Banff, second this summer

A 27-year-old man was killed in Banff when he was stabbed outside a business on Banff Avenue shortly after midnight on Saturday (Sept. 3).
Edmontonian posts a photo a day for ten years

Edmontonian posts a photo a day for ten years

Could you post an original photo a day, for ten years? That's 3,652 pictures, and this creative Edmontonian isn't done yet.
B.C. man offered $900,000 for 'alien' rock

B.C. man offered $900,000 for 'alien' rock

Two Facebook postings netted 5,000 hits and about 250 inquiries about the 'alien' rock.
Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber to go on trial in September 2023

Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber to go on trial in September 2023

Two of the main "Freedom Convoy" organizers are expected to go on trial next year for charges related to the massive protest that gridlocked downtown Ottawa earlier this year.
A Canadian boutique hotel now offers a 'doggy bathroom' for your pampered pooch

A Canadian boutique hotel now offers a 'doggy bathroom' for your pampered pooch

Kimpton Saint George in Toronto heads list of noteworthy dog-friendly hotel options around Canada.
Ten buzzy films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year

Ten buzzy films at the Toronto International Film Festival this year

The stars are once again migrating north for the Toronto International Film Festival, which organizers say is set to return to its pre-pandemic glory days.
Go to the movies for $3, Saturday only!

Go to the movies for $3, Saturday only!

National Cinema Day offers moviegoers a break on the price of a ticket. All day at Cineplex, Landmark and independent cinemas, see a show for $3.
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