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Why anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations

Why anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations

"The reality of it is that we've built a system where private charity is filling in for where the social safety net should be," says food insecurity expert.
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.
Trial for murdered Alberta senior scheduled for spring

Trial for murdered Alberta senior scheduled for spring

It is the fourth time the trial of Beryl Musila, charged with first-degree murder of 75-year-old Ron Worsfold in 2017, has been rescheduled.
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.
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