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Fireguards to protect residents also a boon to Alberta wildlife
Bow Valley’s bears, birds and elk enjoy new food and open spaces when trees get cleared for fire protection. Source link
Winnipeg police officer convicted of trafficking would often 'fairy dust' partiers with drugs: former friend
A former acquaintance of Elston Bostock says the disgraced Winnipeg police constable had a reputation for being a “hookup” over a period of years, and would routinely “fairy dust” partiers with white powdered drugs. Source link
How Trump and Vance's accounts of Minneapolis ICE shooting differ from video evidence
The official White House narrative of what lead a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent to shoot and kill a U.S. citizen in her vehicle in Minneapolis is bumping up hard against what can be seen in videos of the incident. Source link
How Louise Penny built the most loyal fan club in Canadian literature
Canadian author Louise Penny has created a dedicated community of readers, posting in busy Facebook groups, attending live events and even traveling on literary pilgrimages to the Eastern Townships in Quebec to see the spots that inspired her work. Source link
Retired CBC host Cathy Alex remembered for her sense of humour, passion for journalism
Former CBC host Cathy Alex, who died this week at 62, is being remembered for her resounding laughter, love of the outdoors and commitment to the communities she served during her 33-year career. Here’s what former colleagues shared about their time working with Alex in Thunder Bay, Ont. Source link
The Plague isn't a new Lord of the Flies. It's more terrifying
The Plague, a new horror-flecked film starring Joel Edgerton and newcomer Everett Blunck, tells the story of a 2000s-era water polo camp. The results are bleak, horrifying and masterful. Source link
Freeland resignation shakes up already fluid situation in House of Commons
Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland is officially vacating her seat in the House of Commons on Friday, leaving the Liberal government — which is within striking distance of a majority — one MP down for the time being. Source link
Soaring renovation costs in Quebec force homeowners to rethink how they build, budget
Statistics show renovation costs in Quebec have grown dramatically since the pandemic, forcing many homeowners to rethink budgets and timelines. Source link
Mayor of Caledon, Ont., joins calls for feds to tackle extortion cases linked to international organized crime
As anxious victims demand answers, the mayor of Caledon says the town doesn’t have enough resources to tackle the issue and wants the federal government to step in. Source link
French-U.K. Starlink rival pitches Canada on 'sovereign' satellite service for Arctic military operations
Eutelsat, a company largely owned by the French and U.K. governments, is offering Canada an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband communications in the Far North. The company says it can create secure channels that cannot be disconnected for “political” reasons. Source link