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Lululemon trademarks ‘Lululemon dupe’ in the U.S., in latest lookalike crackdown
Now that Lululemon owns the phrase “Lululemon dupe,” others using it for marketing or advertising could be in trouble, experts say. And it’s just one way the brand has tried to fight against similar-but-cheaper products known online as dupes. Source link
Children’s Aid Society alerted multiple times before boy died in Ontario women's care, murder trial told
A 12-year-old boy and his younger brother had remained in the care of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber for over five years when the elder one was found emaciated, soaking wet and unresponsive in the women’s Burlington, Ont., home. Source link
Teachers and supporters gather in Alberta education minister's riding as back-to-work legislation looms
Protesters gathered in Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ riding of Calgary-Bow, calling on the the government to increase its support of public education ahead of back-to-work legislation for striking teachers. Source link
Father and son discover fossilized ichthyosaur skull in B.C.'s Kiskatinaw River valley
Local resident Kevin Geist and his 11-year old son Andreas discovered the skull two summers ago, spotting a strange black rock along the river’s shoreline in the fossil-rich Peace region. Source link
For Canadian ex-major leaguers looking for their baseball cards, a Saskatoon man is their go-to source
Word of Kelly Sage’s unique collection of signed cards and baseballs of Canadian-born ex-major leaguers has led to unsolicited calls and emails from retired players. Source link
Buckley Petawabano, trailblazing Cree actor and broadcaster, dead at 77
Buckley Petawabano, a trailblazing Cree actor, broadcaster and cinematographer who opened doors for Indigenous representation in Canadian media, passed away on Oct. 19 at the age of 77. Source link
What’s left of Montreal’s Expo 67? A look at the remnants of a world’s fair
Expo 67 in Montreal is considered to be one of the most successful world’s fairs ever to be held. It catapulted Montreal onto the world stage and led to the development of major infrastructure projects. But now, almost 60 years on, fewer and fewer Expo 67-era monuments remain. Source link
Social worker tells murder trial of 2 Ontario women that boy’s zip-tied pyjamas made her ‘uncomfortable’
The trial for two Burlington, Ont., women charged in the death of a 12-year-old boy in their care heard this week from several people involved in treating his and his younger brother’s mental health. Source link
I was proud to never have any financial debt but it came at a high price
Danica Nelson grew up watching how quickly money could run out, and she made the commitment to never fall into debt herself. She even paid off credit card bills before the monthly statement came. When burnout hit, she realized her control over money was actually her money controlling her. Source link
Louvre robbery got you feeling heisty? Here are 20 films to scratch that itch
Instead of planning a caper for yourself, a good heist movie may be the best way to feel that vicarious thrill. In that spirit, we’ve put together some of the best heist movies and where you can watch them — focusing on Louvre-adjacent heists of things, instead of simply money. Source link