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Weekend warmup brings rain, possible thunder into southern Ontario
Warm-weather lovers are in for a little treat this weekend as above-seasonal temperatures build over southern Ontario, but it comes with a rainy cost
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'An attack on local democracy:' Edmonton mayor rebukes province's new municipal governance bill
Edmonton elected officials and political scientists are skeptical about proposed changes to legislation by the Alberta government, which they say would affect the way municipalities govern. "I see Bill 20 as an attack on local democracy," Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi told CBC Edmonton's Radio Active Thursday. "This is going to undermine local decision-making and it's going to hurt our communities." Introduced in the legislature Thursday, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act would give th
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Calgary's 'fantastical' love letter to pop culture about 'people celebrating everybody'
For Serenity Than, it's the most important date on the calendar — one filled with comic-book wonder.Than, her sister, husband and son will be among the throngs of people attending Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo over the next three days.Unique, amazing, inclusive — all words she uses to describe the experience."It's always a highlight of my year."It's a love letter to pop culture and its fans.Than and her family are planning on attending this year's Expo and Parade of Wonders in clothes ins
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How to protect your home before — and during — wildfire season
As wildfire season begins, British Columbians are being asked to do what they can to protect their own homes and properties in an effort to prevent the devastation of communities seen in years past. Officials have been expecting a challenging summer in terms of wildfires, particularly after another record-setting season in 2023.And while preparations have been underway at all levels of government for months, Kurtis Isfeld, director of fire centre operations for the B.C. Wildfire Service, says ev
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VideoFrench baker Netry celebrates winning the annual best baguette in Paris competition
French bakery Utopie, in Paris' 11th arrondissement, was crowned the winner of the 2024 edition of a competition that each year chooses the best traditional baguette in the capital. Xavier Netry, baker at the Utopie bakery, won the prestigious title of best baguette in Paris becoming the new supplier to the Élysée Palace for the coming year. (AP Video by Oleg Cetinic)
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VideoIconic comedian Jerry Seinfeld turns 70
American comedian Jerry Seinfeld turns 70-years-old on 29 April - just a few days before his movie directorial debut, "Unfrosted," is released. (April 26)
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VideoShowBiz Minute: Weinstein, Kardashian, TIME100
"The movement will persist": Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo; Kim Kardashian joins Vice President Harris at the White House; Dev Patel, Kylie Minogue, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson walk red carpet for "TIME100." (April 26)
