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St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg hosts the Great Canadian Kilt Skate – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The St. Andrews Society of Winnipeg hosted the Great Canadian Kilt Skate on Sunday at Assiniboine Park’s Riley Duck Pond. “You don’t have to be Scottish, wear a kilt, a tartan or even plaid to come out for a skate – whether …

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Vancouver Island hit-and-run killer died on street from toxic drugs: Coroner’s report – BC

A North Vancouver man convicted of killing two motorcyclists on the Malahat Highway in 2010, died from toxic drugs on the streets of Maple Ridge in Dec. 2020, according to a newly released coroner’s report. Lucas Ian Brown, 35, was found unresponsive by a passerby on a public sidewalk on …

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Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours

Edward Roy Cassell Smith sometimes imagines his ancestors rejoicing in the balcony of the Salem Chapel, where freed slaves first came to worship nearly 170 years ago. The small church in St. Catharines, Ont. – once the home congregation of abolitionist Harriet Tubman – has been a special place for …

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Police investigating sexual assault reported in downtown Toronto – Toronto

A man is wanted after a sexual assault reported in downtown Toronto on a weekday evening. Toronto police said that, on Feb. 8 at around 10:30 p.m., a woman in the Bathurst Street and King Street West area was sexually assaulted. Officers are searching for a man standing five-feet, 10-inches …

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Speed limit lowering to 30km/h in some Winnipeg areas – Winnipeg

A reduced speed pilot project is set to start on Wednesday, March 1, and it will lower speed limits to 30 kilometres per hour in some Winnipeg neighbourhoods. “Probably the number one reason we’re piloting this is the impact on quality of life,” said Public Works Committee Chair Janice Lukes, …

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Birdhouse project raises funds for Oliver, B.C. homeless population – Okanagan

A community art project in Oliver, B.C., has been raising funds for the local homeless population. Oliver Councillor Dave Mattes, his wife, along with local organizations helped bring his idea to life nearly two years ago. The project includes 40 unique birdhouses located on the corner of Main Street and …

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‘Proper recognition’: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario Métis sign self-governance deal

Three Métis groups signed a deal Friday with the federal government that recognizes them as Indigenous governments, putting them on equal constitutional standing with First Nations and opening the door to further negotiations such as compensation for land lost. Read more: All Métis residential school survivors must be recognized, MNC …

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Southern Ontario preparing for ‘messy mix’ of winter weather

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in Toronto and areas of southern Ontario are bracing for a “messy mix” of winter weather. On Sunday morning, Environment Canada issued special weather statements for wintery precipitation and strong winds on Monday and into Monday night. “Precipitation will likely begin …

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Assiniboine Park Zoo marks International Polar Bear Day – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Assiniboine Park Zoo held an entire weekend of activities for International Polar Bear Day, which will be taking place Monday. The weekend allowed the zoo to not only mark the occasion but to raise awareness about the important role modern zoos play …

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2 tourists rescued after lost overnight in snow storm in North Vancouver, B.C. – BC

Two tourists from Mexico and Columbia are extremely lucky after spending an entire night outdoors near Norvan Falls in North Vancouver, North Shore Rescue says. “They took a bus here. They started their hike at 1 p.m. Saturday,” said Don Jardine, a North Shore Rescue team member. “I don’t know …

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