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Chocolates and coloured eggs: Easter traditions explained

Chocolates and coloured eggs: Easter traditions explained

Why are eggs, bunnies and chocolate the focus at Eastertime? There's a reason.
Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

CALGARY — Self-described "ski bum" Matt Mosteller has never been injured on the slopes, in spite of a thirst for adventure that's taken him as far afield as Japan, New Zealand, South America, Europe, and Alaska in search of the fluffy stuff.
Province plugs $10M into sustainable rural, Indigenous tourism

Province plugs $10M into sustainable rural, Indigenous tourism

The province is making its largest ever contribution to the development of authentic, Indigenous-owned and operated visitor experiences to diversify Alberta’s rural tourism economy.
No driver? No problem. Robotaxis eye San Francisco expansion

No driver? No problem. Robotaxis eye San Francisco expansion

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two trailblazing ride-hailing services are heading toward uncharted territory as they seek regulatory approval to transport passengers around the clock throughout one of the most densely populated U.S. cities in vehicles that will have no one sitting in the driver’s seat.
Scientists confirm first Canadian fossil of Ice Age predator the dire wolf

Scientists confirm first Canadian fossil of Ice Age predator the dire wolf

Canada now has its first dire wolf.  For the first time, a Canadian fossil has been confirmed as coming from the Ice Age predator featured in the TV series "Game of Thrones." The specimen, from near Medicine Hat in southern Alberta, was tentatively identified decades ago but a team from the Royal Ontario Museum used new technology to finally lock it down.
VIDEO: Former St. Albert dance teacher makes it on Canada's Got Talent

VIDEO: Former St. Albert dance teacher makes it on Canada's Got Talent

Watch as former St. Albert dance teacher Thomas Boivin auditions on Canada's Got Talent with his dance group the Cool Giraffes.
Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre’s spring fundraiser to offer an evening of symphonic music later this month

Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre’s spring fundraiser to offer an evening of symphonic music later this month

The Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre’s spring fundraiser will offer an evening of symphonic music along with the opportunity to help area women cope with the challenges of an unexpected pregnancy.
Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

OTTAWA — When a lumber baron first built a home for his wife at 24 Sussex Drive, he described it as a place of peace. Now, it has become a place of rodents.
Queen Camilla: Charles’ wife gets title on coronation invite

Queen Camilla: Charles’ wife gets title on coronation invite

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III’s wife has been officially identified as Queen Camilla for the first time, with Buckingham Palace using the title on invitations for the monarch’s May 6 coronation.
Got eggs? Make these leek, bacon and cheese mini frittatas

Got eggs? Make these leek, bacon and cheese mini frittatas

Eggs for breakfast, brunch, supper, it's all good.
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