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Canada falls to U.S. in semifinal at world mixed doubles curling championship – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing will play for the bronze medal after falling 6-2 to the United States in a semifinal match at the world mixed doubles curling championship on Friday. The U.S. duo of Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin stole …

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Patio season on Calgary’s 17 Avenue faces two more years of sidewalk construction – Calgary

With high temperatures above 20 C expected this weekend in Calgary, bars and restaurants along the popular 17 Avenue are welcoming the return of patio weather. “Finally, this weekend is finally the beginning of a full, full patio season,” Ernie Tsu, president of the Alberta Hospitality Association said. But there …

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Here’s where celebrations will be held in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III

Descrease article font size Increase article font size As preparations continue for the coronation of King Charles III in the United Kingdom, plans are in the works for celebrations in Ontario, too. King Charles III ascended to the throne following the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. …

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‘Vibrant’ Toronto Maple Leafs hit the road with another chance to close out Lightning

Sheldon Keefe and his players were set to head to the airport and board a plane they would have preferred see stay on the tarmac. The Maple Leafs had allowed a chance to close out the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first-round playoff series slip away less than 24 hours …

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BC Search Dog Association seasonal training begins in Osoyoos, B.C.

Dogs are known for their unique abilities and strong noses, and search and rescue groups around the province are taking advantage of that and refreshing the pup’s skills ahead of the summer. The BC Search Dog Association (BCSDA) is proving that dogs are more than just man’s best friend. “Dogs …

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PSAC strike: Union fined for hotdog stand outside Prime Minister’s Office

PSAC members striking in Ottawa this week were fined thousands of dollars by Ottawa bylaw officers after cooking hotdogs in front of the Prime Minister’s Office. City of Ottawa bylaw officers issued $4,305 in fines to striking Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) members in Ottawa on Wednesday and Thursday …

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Elderly woman robbed in Toronto, suspect sought – Toronto

Police are seeking to locate a man wanted in connection with a robbery investigation in Toronto. Toronto police said on Friday, at 10:29 a.m., officers received a report of a robbery in the Yonge Street and College Street area. Officers said an elderly woman was getting cash at an ATM …

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Road construction season begins as city announces road closures – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The 2023 road construction season is about to get underway and the city is warning drivers of upcoming road closures. Stafford Street between Pembina Highway and Grant Avenue will close Monday until October 20. And Johnson Avenue West between Henderson Highway and …

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Leeds Township man discovers contamination after purchasing land – Kingston

Descrease article font size Increase article font size When Greg Hayes bought a property in Leeds Township, Ont., he had every intention of injecting some time and money into it “Well, I figured I’d put another hundred thousand in the house to fix it up,” Hayes said. What he wasn’t …

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