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Are pets in too many public spaces? The case for and against pets at your next brunch, getaway

On a typical warm weekend at Cold Garden, a brewery in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood, about 100 dogs will join their human patrons as they enjoy a beverage.Co-founder of the brewery…

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Linking immigration to the housing shortage may be missing the problem, experts say

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Alberta has made little progress to protect caribou despite conservation deal, reports shows

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing Florida to import what could amount to millions of dollars worth of prescription…

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Toronto man completes 242 marathons in 1 year, with eyes set on Guinness world record

Just over a year ago, Toronto native Ben Pobjoy set off on a challenge to break the Guinness world record…

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Unemployment rate held steady last month, StatsCan says

Statistics Canada says the total number of jobs in December was virtually unchanged for the month as the unemployment rate held steady…

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Wildfires in Alberta burned 10 times more area in 2023 than the five-year average

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Parents of First Nations woman who died in Thunder Bay seek justice after police don't respond to 911 calls

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New Zealand fisherman who tread water for 23 hours owes life to wristwatch

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Are pets in too many public spaces? The case for and against pets at your next brunch, getaway

Linking immigration to the housing shortage may be missing the problem, experts say

Alberta has made little progress to protect caribou despite conservation deal, reports shows