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How climate change is threatening the future of winter sport

How climate change is threatening the future of winter sport

Glacial melt has halted summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, a crucial spot for national team athletes and young skiers looking to train with the pros. An Olympian has an idea to bring summer skiing back to the glacier, but it could be years away and won’t come cheap.

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Swedish king’s visit highlights growing Canadian interest in Saab military aircraft

Swedish king’s visit highlights growing Canadian interest in Saab military aircraft

A few days before the federal budget was tabled, the CEO of Swedish industrial giant Saab flew to Ottawa to meet with the country’s top bureaucrat, fuelling the sense a deal is brewing between the Canadian government and the military manufacturer. Now, the country’s king, queen and a delegation of political and business leaders are set to visit from Nov. 18-20.

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Passengers facing flight disruptions could get more protections under Canadian proposals
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December 23, 2024

Passengers facing flight disruptions could get more protections under Canadian proposals

The Canadian Transportation Agency, the quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator tasked…

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The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn't there a women's world junior tournament?
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December 23, 2024

The world juniors are about to begin. Why isn’t there a women’s world junior tournament?

The women’s under-18 world championship is set for January. But…

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Israeli defence minister claims responsibility for Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
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December 23, 2024

Israeli defence minister claims responsibility for Hamas leader Haniyeh’s assassination

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the…

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Judge backs City of Hamilton tent ban in parks, ruling against encampment residents seeking $445K
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December 23, 2024

Judge backs City of Hamilton tent ban in parks, ruling against encampment residents seeking $445K

Ontario Superior Court Justice James Ramsey sided with the City…

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Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd Associated Press male athlete of year award
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December 23, 2024

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd Associated Press male athlete of year award

Major league star Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company, capping…

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North Gaza hospital faces 'continuous daily threat' from Israeli strikes, says director
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December 23, 2024

North Gaza hospital faces ‘continuous daily threat’ from Israeli strikes, says director

An official at a hospital in northern Gaza is sounding…

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Owner of Montreal jewelry store fights back after thieves crash car through shop in brazen robbery
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December 23, 2024

Owner of Montreal jewelry store fights back after thieves crash car through shop in brazen robbery

On Saturday, a car rammed into a Montreal jewelry store…

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How B.C. lawyers helped an Indigenous community in Peru get a river declared a person with legal rights
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December 23, 2024

How B.C. lawyers helped an Indigenous community in Peru get a river declared a person with legal rights

Earlier this year, a Peruvian court granted a river legal…

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Honda and Nissan announce plans to merge, creating world's third-largest automaker
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December 23, 2024

Honda and Nissan announce plans to merge, creating world’s third-largest automaker

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work…

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