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Poverty simulation happening Wednesday at Festival Hall
If you've ever wondered what it's like to live in poverty, a unique experience is happening this Wednesday. Hosted by the Central Alberta Poverty Reduction Alliance, the Welcoming and Inclusive Commun...
Oct 15, 2018
Chance The Rapper goes undercover to raise money for arts
CHICAGO - Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word. The Chicago Tribune reports that the...
Oct 15, 2018
Canucks: Pettersson in concussion protocol, Beagle out with broken forearm
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks say rookie forward Elias Pettersson is in concussion protocol while centre Jay Beagle is out six weeks with a broken forearm. Pettersson was injured when he was taken...
Oct 15, 2018
Ontario city to use ranked ballots in next week's municipal election
Voters in London, Ont., will become the first in Canada to use ranked ballots in a municipal election when they head to the polls next week, with experts saying the city’s experience will be clo...
Oct 15, 2018
#30MinutesThatMatter campaign seeks public's input for national cancer strategy
TORONTO - Canadians are being asked to set aside half an hour of their day to have their say on how cancer care can be improved and delivered across the country with the launch of an online campaign c...
Oct 15, 2018
Broadcaster Jack Armstrong says unique family is "A remarkable journey"
TORONTO - Kevin Armstrong likes to tell people he’s already won the lottery twice in his life. The first was being adopted. The second was being raised by Jack and Dena Armstrong. “Definit...
Oct 15, 2018
Blue Bombers sign Winnipeg-born offensive lineman Geoff Gray through 2020
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed national offensive lineman Geoff Gray through the 2020 season. The Blue Bombers selected Gray eighth overall in the 2017 CFL Draft. The six-foot-six, 3...
Oct 15, 2018
New Brunswick government agency offers lessons on how to roll a joint
FREDERICTON - It’s not exactly Cheech and Chong University, but New Brunswick’s government cannabis agency is offering lessons on how to roll a joint. The Cannabis NB website includes a &#...
Oct 15, 2018
Nova Scotia sets prices for weed, but says supply will be limited at first
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation has set its initial prices for cannabis - but says it will have less than 40 per cent of requested quantities on hand when the drug is legalized for recrea...
Oct 15, 2018
AHS influenza immunizations underway
Alberta Health Services has launched its influenza immunization campaign for the 2018-19 flu season.
Oct 15, 2018