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Can you answer these real 'Jeopardy!' questions about dogs?

Can you answer these real 'Jeopardy!' questions about dogs?

If you're a trivia hound — or a fan of trivia about hounds — you'll want to put your knowledge to the test.
A close encounter with a rare fish off B.C.'s coast

A close encounter with a rare fish off B.C.'s coast

A whale scientist was surprised when a giant sub-tropical fish from half a world away showed up just a few metres from his waterfront home in Alert Bay.
Anticipate unavoidable flight disruptions as labour shortages persist, say experts

Anticipate unavoidable flight disruptions as labour shortages persist, say experts

The airline industry is warning that flight disruptions will be unavoidable this upcoming holiday travel season as an ongoing labour shortage drags on.
25 fun facts about Halloween

25 fun facts about Halloween

Ever wonder how a wicked holiday with symbols of witches, black cats, fire, skeletons and darkness turned into an annual celebration of children and candy?
New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

New poppy campaign initiatives seek to modernize the tradition of remembrance

A shift towards environmentally friendly materials and new digital engagement strategies are among initiatives the Royal Canadian Legion is hoping will breathe fresh life into the 2022 national poppy campaign.
Montreal police open murder investigation after woman, 81, found dead in seniors home

Montreal police open murder investigation after woman, 81, found dead in seniors home

It is the second alleged killing of a woman at a Montreal-area seniors residence in less than a week.
Explorer's cameras recovered after 85 years on Yukon glacier

Explorer's cameras recovered after 85 years on Yukon glacier

A cache of equipment belonging to explorer Bradford Washburn, including three of his cameras, has been retrieved from a Yukon glacier after 85 years.
Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, prime minister says

Canadians will be able to buy bonds to support Ukraine, prime minister says

The federal government is issuing new savings bonds to raise money for Ukraine and is imposing sanctions on 35 more Russians.
Northern Alberta city getting expert advice on renaming infrastructure

Northern Alberta city getting expert advice on renaming infrastructure

St. Albert set to host public event: “What’s in a Name? The Past, Present, and Future of Municipal Naming.”
Lockdown at Alberta high school, college lifted; police continue to investigate

Lockdown at Alberta high school, college lifted; police continue to investigate

Olds RCMP are continuing to investigate an alleged threat that led to a lockdown of École Olds High School and the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology this morning.
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