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'They're real people': Mob focus of JFK assassination flick filmed in Winnipeg

'They're real people': Mob focus of JFK assassination flick filmed in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Nicholas Celozzi has spent much of his life revisiting the events leading up to the assassination of former U.S. president John F. Kennedy. Hushed stories filled his childhood home.
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations

Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu eyes new markets, smaller trade delegations

OTTAWA — Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.
Companies taking concrete steps toward capturing revenues from carbon dioxide

Companies taking concrete steps toward capturing revenues from carbon dioxide

It can be used to make fuel, fertilizer, building material and even soap, but can carbon dioxide be a money maker, too? Carbon capture has long been a focus of emissions reduction efforts in Canada.
Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

Not just Big Bird: Things to know about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and its funding cuts

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S.
After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo

After a reference to Trump's impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo

NEW YORK (AP) — It would seem the most straightforward of notions: A thing takes place, and it goes into the history books or is added to museum exhibits.
JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal

JP Saxe's North American tour cancelled over low ticket sales despite online appeal

TORONTO — A Toronto singer-songwriter who was set to tour North America this fall says he's cancelled his series of concerts over sluggish ticket sales and the high cost of life on the road.
Quebec's travelling carnivals, a summer staple for generations, continue to captivate

Quebec's travelling carnivals, a summer staple for generations, continue to captivate

MONTRÉAL — Bright colourful rides, skill-testing games with a stuffed animal prize, and copious amounts of sticky cotton candy are all hallmarks of the travelling carnival circuit, and are deeply rooted in the imagination of Quebecers who've been abl
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make air worse several states away, and wildfires in Canada can send smoke into U.
'Tech is booming': Canada's first quantum computing hub boots up in southern Alberta

'Tech is booming': Canada's first quantum computing hub boots up in southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE — Businesses in southern Alberta are getting the chance to try out a publicly accessible supercomputer.
Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

Canada Post workers vote to reject latest contract offer

OTTAWA — Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.
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