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'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

'A decisive decision': Crowsnest Pass residents vote overwhelmingly for new coal mine

Heavy snow didn't stop a steady stream of voters in Crowsnest Pass from casting ballots Monday in favour of bringing King Coal back to this scenic rocky patch of Alberta’s southwest.
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Israel bombards central Beirut as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire with Hezbollah

Israel bombards central Beirut as its leadership prepares to vote on ceasefire with Hezbollah

BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut and the city's southern suburbs on Tuesday, raising palls of smoke over the Lebanese capital ahead of a planned vote by Israel's leadership on whether to accept a U.S.
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Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former 'pests' are now valued

Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former 'pests' are now valued

A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees .
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Trump's 25 per cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say

Trump's 25 per cent tariff equals pain on both sides of border, Canadian leaders say

Business and political leaders in Canada say there will be pain if Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, but they note the hurt will happen in his country as well.
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What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024

What Black Friday's history tells us about holiday shopping in 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week.
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I.C.Y.M.I.: Six Underrated Ski Hills In Alberta That Are More Affordable And Less Crowded

I.C.Y.M.I.: Six Underrated Ski Hills In Alberta That Are More Affordable And Less Crowded

COOL WINTER GUIDE: Alberta's stunning landscapes and abundant snowfall make it a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new rule the Biden administration proposed Tuesday morning.
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Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year

Rock star Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury Festival next year

LONDON (AP) — Rod Stewart will play the “legends” slot at Britain's Glastonbury Festival next year, more than two decades after he headlined the music festival, the organizers said Tuesday.
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The Psychology of Retirement Income: From Saving to Spending

The Psychology of Retirement Income: From Saving to Spending

The narrative of a miserly, Scrooge-like figure hoarding his wealth for years instead of enjoying his retirement might seem unbelievable—but unfortunately, it isn’t relegated only to fiction. It’s a cold reality for many retirees.
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Consumer debt continues to grow, reaching record $2.5T, credit bureaus say

Consumer debt continues to grow, reaching record $2.5T, credit bureaus say

TORONTO — Consumer debt rose to a record $2.5 trillion in the third quarter as many Canadians continue to struggle with high living costs and rising unemployment, new surveys from two credit bureaus say.
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