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Croque Madame Strata

Croque Madame Strata

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'Safety's number 1:' tiny home village for homeless opens in Winnipeg

'Safety's number 1:' tiny home village for homeless opens in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — Bundles of dried sage tied together with red ribbon hang from black fixtures connected to wood-panelled walls. The space — in a building known simply as "the lodge" — may be small, but it is mighty in meaning.
Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews

Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews

OTTAWA — As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market.
B.C. tribunal orders woman to repay employer for 'time theft' while working at home

B.C. tribunal orders woman to repay employer for 'time theft' while working at home

VANCOUVER — A tribunal has ordered a British Columbia accountant to pay her former employer more than $2,600 after tracking software showed she engaged in "time theft" while working from home.
Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

A fine was the only penalty a judge could impose on the Trump Organization for its conviction last month for 17 tax crimes, including conspiracy and falsifying business records.
Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s

Study: Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s

DENVER (AP) — Exxon Mobil’s scientists were remarkably accurate in their predictions about global warming , even as the company made public statements that contradicted its own scientists' conclusions, a new study says.
Travolta, Rita Wilson pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley

Travolta, Rita Wilson pay tribute to Lisa Marie Presley

Reaction to the death of singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, who died Thursday at 54. “Lisa baby girl, I’m so sorry. I’ll miss you but I know I’ll see you again.” — John Travolta on Instagram.
Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

Lisa Marie Presley, singer and daughter of Elvis, dies at 54

LOS ANGELES — Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley and a singer-songwriter dedicated to her father’s legacy, died Thursday after being hospitalized for a medical emergency . She was 54.
How technology used by NASA on Mars could reduce emissions from Canada's oilsands

How technology used by NASA on Mars could reduce emissions from Canada's oilsands

CALGARY — The same technology used to search for signs of ancient life on Mars could be key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the Canadian oilsands.
'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

'Unexpected storm': Emails detail Regina police response to James Smith rampage

A report of a suspect vehicle in Saskatchewan's capital hours after a stabbing rampage on a First Nation some 300 kilometres away suddenly pulled city officers into the investigation and kept residents on edge for days.
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