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'Walk with pride': First National Ribbon Skirt Day inspired by Saskatchewan girl

'Walk with pride': First National Ribbon Skirt Day inspired by Saskatchewan girl

Unity, pride and culture were some of the reasons that brought a crowd to an event in Winnipeg to mark the first National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada.
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Here's what you need to know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying

Here's what you need to know about Canada's expansion of medically assisted dying

OTTAWA — Debate over medical assistance in dying is heating up as a deadline approaches to expand the program to people whose sole underlying condition is a mental disorder.
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'So much more than just a police officer': Slain OPP constable remembered at funeral

'So much more than just a police officer': Slain OPP constable remembered at funeral

Const. Greg Pierzchala enjoyed nature, was a fan of art, excelled at his job as a new police officer and above all, loved protecting his family and the communities he served.
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Climate change causing more frequent warm winter temperatures: extreme weather expert

Climate change causing more frequent warm winter temperatures: extreme weather expert

Climate change is causing mild winter temperatures to become more frequent across the country, one extreme weather expert says.
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In The News for Jan. 4: What's the story behind the first National Ribbon Skirt Day?

In The News for Jan. 4: What's the story behind the first National Ribbon Skirt Day?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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'Unacceptable': Committee chair says Sunwing, Via Rail must answer for holiday mess

'Unacceptable': Committee chair says Sunwing, Via Rail must answer for holiday mess

OTTAWA — The chair of the House of Commons transport committee on Tuesday called forSunwing Airlines and Via Rail to publicly explain what caused the travel nightmare that plagued thousands of Canadians over the holidays.
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B.C. becomes first province to require three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers

B.C. becomes first province to require three-day cooling-off period for homebuyers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has become the first province to require a three-day cooling-off period for buyers after they've signed an agreement to purchase a home.
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U.S. family on ski trip finds lost bag at Vancouver's airport on their way home

U.S. family on ski trip finds lost bag at Vancouver's airport on their way home

RICHMOND, B.C.
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Wear something that shows who you are, says girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day

Wear something that shows who you are, says girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day

OTTAWA — For Isabella Kulak, marking National Ribbon Skirt Day means wearing clothing that represents who you are.
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Governments, Saskatchewan travellers want Sunwing held accountable for travel chaos

Governments, Saskatchewan travellers want Sunwing held accountable for travel chaos

Sunwing says it has completed all of its scheduled recovery flights to bring home passengers stranded in Mexico as federal officials and travellers call for the company to be held accountable for the chaos during the holidays.
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