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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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Slain Edmonton security guard remembered as generous, selfless
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December 16, 2024

Slain Edmonton security guard remembered as generous, selfless

More than 250 people poured into a funeral home on…

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Heavy death toll feared after Cyclone Chido hits French territory of Mayotte
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December 15, 2024

Heavy death toll feared after Cyclone Chido hits French territory of Mayotte

The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from…

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B.C.'s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation
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December 15, 2024

B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway reopens after landslide that knocked 1 home off foundation

The Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99) has reopened between…

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Russian tanker splits in half during storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait
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December 15, 2024

Russian tanker splits in half during storm, spilling oil into Kerch Strait

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil…

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ABC News to give $15M to Trump presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit
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December 15, 2024

ABC News to give $15M to Trump presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million US toward…

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Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service
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December 15, 2024

Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service

A provincial memorial service for former B.C. premier John HorganÂ…

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Canada's McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds
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December 15, 2024

Canada’s McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds

Summer McIntosh wrapped up her incredible performance at the World…

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Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas
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December 15, 2024

Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas

What started as a few purchases here and there in…

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Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser
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December 15, 2024

Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser

When Joy Akinkunmi signed up for a science fair two…

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