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New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms

New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms

Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a national ban on such items that will take effect this month, new statistics show.
'This is big business': How a cashless society is fuelling higher tips and profits

'This is big business': How a cashless society is fuelling higher tips and profits

Only 10 per cent of all transactions in Canada are now made in cash.
'We're still not done:' Family gathers to honour women police say were killed

'We're still not done:' Family gathers to honour women police say were killed

"It's always unsettling whenever there is any kind of a serial killing," said Winnipeg police Chief Danny Smyth.
The most popular, gender-neutral baby names

The most popular, gender-neutral baby names

Many parents are turning to gender-neutral names as the conversation surrounding gender identity becomes more common.
Christmas tree farmers branch out to stay alive amid challenges

Christmas tree farmers branch out to stay alive amid challenges

Anyone looking for that perfect Christmas tree will probably notice the 10 per cent price increase from last year, but they're less likely to see what's behind it: an industry at a turning point.
Alberta town allows utility vehicle use under selective enforcement

Alberta town allows utility vehicle use under selective enforcement

Didsbury council considering updating the municipality's community standards to allow use of licensed and insured utility vehicles on town roads and streets.
'I assumed': Mountie on trial says he trusted information about man he shot

'I assumed': Mountie on trial says he trusted information about man he shot

An Alberta Mountie charged in the fatal shooting of a man who had been sleeping in a pickup truck at a rest stop near Whitecourt says he trusted information from a fellow officer.
Politicians call for 'snow summit' after Greater Vancouver gridlock

Politicians call for 'snow summit' after Greater Vancouver gridlock

Snow that hit earlier this week closed roads and bridges and really brought much of the Lower Mainland to a complete halt.
Parkland to double size of announced EV charging network in Western Canada

Parkland to double size of announced EV charging network in Western Canada

Calgary-based fuel retailer says it will now install 50 ultra-fast charging stations on highways and in major destinations from Vancouver Island to Calgary.
Alberta wolfdog sanctuary launches inaugural Christmas campaign

Alberta wolfdog sanctuary launches inaugural Christmas campaign

The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary outside of Cochrane hopes to raise $43,000 this holiday season for the 43 wolfdogs in its care.
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