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Black Friday, Cyber Monday divisions blur as shopping habits shift

Black Friday, Cyber Monday divisions blur as shopping habits shift

Stores have extended Black Friday promotions beyond a single day and online retailers are offering Cyber Monday deals all week — or all month.
Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to open heated trailer next to busy ER

Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to open heated trailer next to busy ER

Health officials said in mid-November the Alberta Children's Hospital ER had been seeing more than 300 visits a day, compared to between about 180 and 220 before the latest surge.
Six major works by Lawren Harris sell for $7.3 million at auction

Six major works by Lawren Harris sell for $7.3 million at auction

Andy Warhol’s highly coveted portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surpassed the million-dollar mark and broke the global auction record for the series. 
This holiday market for 'weirdos' offers thousands of eccentric gifts

This holiday market for 'weirdos' offers thousands of eccentric gifts

Let out your inner freak at this awesome holiday market that takes place on two weekends in December in Vancouver.
'Witnesses to history': University makes 3D virtual replicas of residential schools

'Witnesses to history': University makes 3D virtual replicas of residential schools

A new project from the University of Calgary is creating 3D digital records of some Alberta residential schools.
Photos: Musicians with their own museums

Photos: Musicians with their own museums

From ABBA to The Beatles, here are 25 artists who have at least one museum dedicated to them and their music.
The CP Holiday Train returns to the rails for the first time in three years

The CP Holiday Train returns to the rails for the first time in three years

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make more than 20 stops in Alberta from Dec. 7 to 13.
Canada ends scoring drought at men's World Cup but can't hold off Croatia

Canada ends scoring drought at men's World Cup but can't hold off Croatia

UMM ŞALĀL ‘ALĪ, Qatar — Canada wasted little time Sunday ending its scoring drought at the men's World Cup via Alphonso Davies but could not hold off Croatia, losing 4-1 to end its hopes of reaching the tournament's knockout round.
2021 saw highest rate of gang-related homicides in 16 years: Statistics Canada

2021 saw highest rate of gang-related homicides in 16 years: Statistics Canada

A report from Statistics Canada shows the national homicide rate has increased for a third consecutive year and nearly one-quarter of killings in 2021 were connected to gangs.
Beyond star ratings: 10 things consumers should look for in product reviews

Beyond star ratings: 10 things consumers should look for in product reviews

Here’s a riddle for you: If you can’t hold something in your hands before buying it, how do you know what you’re getting?
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