94 minutes ago Santa’s helpers in N.S. make sure kids’ letters make it to North Pole despite postal strike

Avery's Farm Market in Beaver Bank, N.S., may not seem geographically close to the North Pole but for the next few weeks, it's offering a direct link to the big guy in red.

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3 hours ago Five ways these Flames remind us of the surprise playoff squad from 2014

Mikael Backlund was first to suggest that this season could follow a familiar script. And now, as the Calgary Flames hit the quarter-mark of the 2024-25 campaign, it seems that the captain may have been onto something. It was a decade ago that the ‘Find-A-Way Flames,’ underestimated by just about everybody, earned a surprise playoff […]

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4 hours ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Downtown Winterval, AGA 100 Art Party and Marlena Wyman at Bugera Matheson

Downtown Winterval: This now-annual cluster of city-core fun is a sweet blend of ice carving, shiny lights, maple taffy, Christmas markets, sleigh rides, art installations, Santa photos, and local businesses offering deals. Top that off with warm street music on the central main stage, with Melafrique at 5 p.m., Major Love at 6 p.m. then […]

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5 hours ago Red Deer judge in lawyer jailing case offers apology, declines to cite him with contempt

"What impression does the public take about the state of justice in central Alberta when defence counsel can be thrown into custody for such a trivial reason?"

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5 hours ago Ancient meets modern as a new subway in Greece showcases archeological treasures

THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greece’s second largest city, Thessaloniki, is getting a brand new subway system that will showcase archeological discoveries made during construction that held up the project for decades. The 9.6-kilometre inaugural line will officially open on Nov. 30, using driverless trains and platform screen doors. Construction began in earnest in 2003 and unearthed […]

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8 hours ago Pizza Nova earns Best Pizza in Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards for a sixth consecutive year

Ontario’s favourite family-owned pizza franchise earns Diamond recognition for quality, flavour and consistency Toronto, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pizza Nova, Ontario’s beloved pizza franchise for over 60 years, has been named the 2024 Diamond Winner for the best pizza in the Greater Toronto Area in the Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition […]

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9 hours ago How Trump’s NATO ambassador pick may bring ‘pressure tactics’ to alliance

Experts see Trump's choice of Matt Whitaker, a lawyer with no foreign policy or diplomacy experience, as a sign Trump will pursue hardline tactics.

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9 hours ago Here's how to get tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Toronto

The ticket-buying process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the U.S.A., and Mexico has begun.That includes games in Canada's two host cities, Vancouver and Toronto, as well as the other 14 host cities in the United States and Mexico.On Thursday, FIFA began inviting fans to place "priority access" deposits for "front-of-the-line access to hospitality packages." These are ticket-inclusive packages offering "premium seating that includes food and beverage." Think private suites, shared lounges, and other high-end experiences.Deposits cost US$500 per person (nearly $700 in Canadian dollars) and are fully refundable.This process is separate from general ticket sales, which are expected to begin next year via a lottery. Fans can register their interest for tickets to the 2026 World Cup v...

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10 hours ago Vancouver hotel workers sign deal for 'highest wages' in country, says union

Under the new agreement, a room attendant will earn nearly $32.50 per hour on Jan. 1 and will make more than $37 per hour in 2027.

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