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Mentor, father and friend: Les Dubé’s son reflects on the Saskatoon philanthropist’s life

Saskatoon philanthropist Les Dubé passed away on Wednesday at the age of 91, and while many residents in Saskatchewan may recognize the work he has done in the community, his son shared what he was like as a father. “He was my mentor, he was my dad and he was …

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‘It’s bittersweet’: Video rental store to shut its doors after 40 years in business – Winnipeg

Glen Fuhl is quick to say he’s not passionate about movies. But, when an acquaintance approached him with an opportunity to become the owner of Video King, a flourishing independent rental store in a then-rising industry, Fuhl took a chance. His father had owned his own business and Fuhl knew …

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St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal draws thousands for annual celebration

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 17, 2024 4:22 pm Updated March 17, 2024 6:33 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size St. Patrick’s Day festivities ramped up across Canada on Sunday, including the major annual parade in Montreal. Seas of green filled downtown …

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Winnipeg emergency crews called to two fires on Main Street Saturday night – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Firefighters responded to a fire at a hotel in central Winnipeg just after 7 p.m. Saturday, quickly bringing flames under control that had been largely knocked down by the building’s sprinkler system before their arrival. Everyone in the building, in the 700 …

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Nova Scotia Community College reaches tentative agreement with staff – Halifax

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Classes at Nova Scotia Community Colleges (NSCC) campuses will continue as usual on Monday morning, as the college and the union representing staff members reached a tentative collective agreement on Sunday. In an NSCC release, it was announced that the college will …

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Series of costly losses in 2023 contributed to Just for Laughs insolvency: report

Descrease article font size Increase article font size An underachieving comedy festival in England and attempts by Meta (Facebook) and YouTube to compete with the increasingly popular TikTok are among the factors that led revenue to plummet at the Just for Laughs festival parent company last year, a Quebec Superior Court filing suggests. …

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81-year-old rookie powerlifter breaking records, inspiring community

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ron Brunner is proof that it’s never too late to try something new. The 81-year-old started weightlifting for the first time just six months ago. “A friend of mine introduced me to this small gym it’s called One Family Fitness Centre. There’s …

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Farmers frustrated over proposed Lac. Ste. Anne County land tax – Edmonton

Farmers in Lac. Ste. Anne County are voicing their frustrations over a new proposed land tax brought forward by the region’s council. The county council says with rising costs they need more cash to maintain infrastructure such as roads and bridges, but farmers say it’s not their problem to solve. …

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Grief, pleas for compassion at funeral for Sri Lankan family slain in Ottawa

More than a hundred mourners offered tearful prayers and calls for solidarity and compassion on Sunday at the funeral for a Sri Lankan family slain in one of the worst mass killing’s in Ottawa’s history. Dozens gathered at the Infinity Convention Centre for a multi-faith service to remember the six …

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