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Innisfail seniors create legacy for future generations

Innisfail seniors create legacy for future generations

Local Age Friendly Community Committee drives new Innisfail Generations Legacy Project to preserve stories and memories.
A little bit of Dolly in Athabasca

A little bit of Dolly in Athabasca

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides one book per month to children up to five years of age.
Designer Thom Browne bests Adidas in court battle of stripes

Designer Thom Browne bests Adidas in court battle of stripes

NEW YORK (AP) — Smiling, fashion designer Thom Browne emerged from a New York courthouse Thursday victorious over sportswear giant Adidas in a grand battle over signature stripes.
Documentary by two Quebec filmmakers exposes horror of cyber violence against women

Documentary by two Quebec filmmakers exposes horror of cyber violence against women

MONTREAL — A documentary on cyber violence opening Friday in Toronto follows four women who recount their stories of being attacked, denigrated and threatened because they choose to speak their minds.
Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons run in a year

Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons run in a year

It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy. The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon.
Canada delivers more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police try to push back gangs

Canada delivers more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police try to push back gangs

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces airlifted more armoured vehicles to Haiti as police in Port-au-Prince struggle to contain a gang crisis.
Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

TORONTO — A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December.
UFO reports rise to 510, not aliens but still a threat to US

UFO reports rise to 510, not aliens but still a threat to US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has now collected 510 reports of unidentified flying objects, many of which are flying in sensitive military airspace.
Nightrise showcases Stoney Nakoda ways of life in new light

Nightrise showcases Stoney Nakoda ways of life in new light

Nightrise, a collaborative, immersive digital art experience between Pursuit, Montreal-based Moment Factory and the Îyârhe Nakoda, is back at the Banff Gondola to highlight the First Nation's language and culture through sight and sound, beginning with an evening ride up the mountain.
Bat fungus that causes fatal White-Nose Syndrome makes first appearances in Alberta

Bat fungus that causes fatal White-Nose Syndrome makes first appearances in Alberta

EDMONTON — A fungus that causes a disease nearly wiping out bat populations in Eastern Canada and the United States has made its first appearance in Alberta.
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