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Wood products pricing surge expected to persist, raising 2021 house, renovation costs
CALGARY — An unexpected rebound in wood product prices this month is boosting profits for Canadian forestry companies but leaving homeowners and buyers with the prospect of higher home and renovation costs in 2021.
Dec 24, 2020 2:15 PM
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Wildlife photographer gives COVID-19 the cold shoulder
Outdoor lensman braves the elements to follow his passion.
Dec 24, 2020 1:45 PM
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Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory — A stream of marching bands joyously paraded through Bethlehem on Thursday, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened Christmas Eve celebrations in the traditi
Dec 24, 2020 1:15 PM
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United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor
EDMONTON — An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government's announcement on parks its first major policy defeat.
Dec 24, 2020 1:15 PM
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Goodbye 2020: A look at lessons learned, communities forged in a year like no other
The Canadian Press asked some of the people we interviewed in recent weeks for their thoughts on what the past year has taught them.
Dec 24, 2020 12:15 PM
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Canada and U.K. make stopgap deal to avert tariffs after Brexit
Canada and Britain conduct about $29 billion in trade each year, according to the federal government, with the U.K. ranks as Canada's third-biggest export market.
Dec 24, 2020 11:15 AM
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Celebrating Christ’s birth in the midst of a pandemic
Faith leaders continue to lead during holiday season
Dec 24, 2020 11:15 AM
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New veterans ombudsman experienced disability backlog firsthand
“As soon as I left the Canadian Forces, my release date, the doors shut behind you,” Jardine told The Canadian Press in an interview on Tuesday.
Dec 24, 2020 10:15 AM
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'Grave risk:' Advocates say inmates should get speedy access to COVID-19 vaccine
Advocates say inmates should have speedy access to the COVID-19 vaccine, given how susceptible prisons and jails have been to outbreaks and how prevalent chronic disease is in that population.
Dec 24, 2020 9:45 AM
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Train cars carrying crude oil derail, burn north of Seattle
Home to five oil refineries, Washington state sees millions of gallons of crude oil move by rail through the state each week, coming from North Dakota and Alberta, Canada, according to the state Department of Ecology.
Dec 23, 2020 2:45 PM
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