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Man says Fort McMurray wildfire saved his life by forcing weight loss
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - Tony Bussey knew for a long time that his mammoth waistline threatened his health. But it wasn’t until two years ago, when he felt his 567 pounds endangered others during ...
Apr 2, 2018
Quebec anti-poverty group worried about plan that penalizes new welfare seekers
MONTREAL - A Quebec anti-poverty group is worried about a provincial program that imposes financial penalties on welfare seekers who fail to take part. As of April 1, first-time seekers can lose up to...
Apr 2, 2018
Couple who met in supermarket marry amid veggies in aisle 13
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. - Attention all shoppers: wedding in aisle 13. A couple who met at a supermarket have tied the knot there with canned carrots and peas among their wedding guests. The Valley News Di...
Apr 2, 2018
Tale of missing fried rice sheds light on the office politics of a shared fridge
A story about a missing lunch of shrimp fried rice is captivating social media and shedding light on an often overlooked but highly contentious aspect of office politics: fridge etiquette. Interaction...
Apr 2, 2018
Halifax man set to face jury trial in death of Montreal-born yoga instructor
HALIFAX - More than two years after a Montreal-born yoga instructor was found dead inside her Halifax home, a trial was scheduled to begin for her former partner Tuesday. Nicholas Jordan Butcher is ex...
Apr 2, 2018
Medical marijuana users set lobbying push on federal cannabis tax proposal
OTTAWA - Medical marijuana patients are bracing for an uphill battle in their bid to convince the federal government to exempt medicinal cannabis from excise taxes. Their lobbying effort will begin on...
Apr 2, 2018
You rock! Saskatchewan university helps restore teen's geology museum
SASKATOON - A teen geologist from the Saskatoon area is feeling a bit more weighed down after a visit to the rock vault at the University of Saskatchewan last week. But he’s fine with that. Prof...
Apr 2, 2018
Ontario limits use of New York iron to push back against Buy American law
TORONTO - The Ontario government is pushing back against New York State’s Buy American law by limiting public sector procurement with suppliers in that state. A new regulation that took effect S...
Apr 2, 2018
RDC and Sunchild First Nation exploring educational opportunities
RDC and the Sunchild First Nation have partnered together to explore educational options that best meet the unique needs of students on the Rocky Mountain House area reserve. On March 28, leaders from...
Apr 2, 2018
Boston museum releases new book about infamous art heist
BOSTON - The Boston museum robbed of $500 million worth of artwork in 1990 has published a new illustrated book about the theft that includes essays written by staffers. “Stolen” is availa...
Apr 2, 2018