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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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Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination
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December 21, 2024

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain…

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Manitoban who's made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection
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December 21, 2024

Manitoban who’s made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection

Lorne Collie, 88, has been making musical instruments for more…

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Danielle Smith reworking Alberta's everything, everywhere all at once
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December 21, 2024

Danielle Smith reworking Alberta’s everything, everywhere all at once

The premier makes no apologies for an ambitious reform agenda….

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Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy
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December 21, 2024

Canada’s Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy

Canada’s Reece Howden raced to a gold-medal victory on Saturday…

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Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl
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December 21, 2024

Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl

People in Germany are mourning the victims and their shaken…

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In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner
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December 21, 2024

In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the…

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Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier's fall, and rise, to music's biggest stages
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December 21, 2024

Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier’s fall, and rise, to music’s biggest stages

Musician Goldie Boutilier performed at some revered North American music…

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Santa arrives on wings: In coastal Labrador, a Twin Otter has an edge on Rudolph
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December 21, 2024

Santa arrives on wings: In coastal Labrador, a Twin Otter has an edge on Rudolph

When Santa Claus visited the Inuit communities of Hopedale, Postville,…

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Maine governor comes face to face with Canadian travel fears
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December 21, 2024

Maine governor comes face to face with Canadian travel fears

Maine’s governor was confronted on Tuesday with the reality of…

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