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Square dances and cell signal dead zones: Rangers confront Canada’s Arctic reality
A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.
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Tickets for Punjabi pop concerts are selling fast — especially in Canada
Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada’s largest venues — underscoring the genre’s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
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Flight cancellations stacking up as jet fuel shortage continues
Airlines around the world are cutting flights as they face what some experts are calling the worst aviation crisis ever, with fuel shortages caused by the blockage of the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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Windsor-Essex Jane’s Walk kicks off spring schedule this weekend
Increase your knowledge of local heritage and history by joining a Windsor-Essex Jane’s Walk. Named after urban activist Jane Jacobs, the free guided strolls take place over three weekends, April 23 to May 9.
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Canadian entrepreneurship in ‘sharp decline,’ warns think tank
OTTAWA — A free-market think tank is warning that high taxes and big government are snuffing out private sector entrepreneurship in Canada. “Entrepreneurship — the heartbeat of innovation, job creation and economic growth — is in sharp decline (and) has been declining for decades in Canada,” warns a new report from the Montreal Economic Institute.…
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Former Nike executive to take over as Lululemon’s new CEO
The Vancouver-based athleisure retailer announced Wednesday that Heidi O’Neill will become its next chief executive officer on Sept. 8, when she will also join its board.
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Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Komagata Maru passengers ahead of sold out Vancouver show
Punjabi superstar launches his Aura World Tour in front of 55,000 fans at B.C. Place on Thursday.
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Investigation into Tumbler Ridge mass shooting has entered final stages: B.C. premier
Premier David Eby offered the update during a meeting with Tumbler Ridge Mayor Darryl Krakowka, more than three months after Jesse Van Rootselaar killed eight people, including six schoolchildren, then herself.
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Ford rejects idea of putting U.S. booze back on shelves unless White House concedes trade war
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is rejecting any idea of putting U.S. alcohol back on store shelves in Ontario without the White House first conceding in the ongoing trade war.
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N.S. shellfish giant Clearwater Seafoods hit with $150K penalty after worker’s death
A fisherman was electrocuted and died two years ago on board one of the company’s ships while it was docked for maintenance in Mulgrave, N.S.