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Review: Liars at a Funeral a mapcap evening of multi-character shenanigans
The laughs come fast and frequently in Alberta Theatre Projects' Liars at a Funeral, Sophia Fabiilli's deft farce about a matriarch's desperate attempt to heal the wounds in her dysfunctional family. Read More
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Federal Election 2025: How quickly can you expect results on election night?
What do the final minutes of the Stanley Cup Final and a federal election have in common? Both will keep an entire country at the edge of their seats. Read More
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5 features to watch at this year's DOXA documentary film festival
In a world full of siloed mentalities, the need for content that expands our view is more important than ever. Read More
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Majestics Car Show revs up this weekend's five things to do in Regina (April 25-27)
The weather isn't the only reason it's shaping up to be a majestic spring weekend in the Queen City. Read More
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Metro Vancouver report shows region building only half the housing that municipalities need
Over the last five years Metro Vancouver has built housing at only half the rate that its population needs, according to the regional district's latest housing report, which puts the region's housing crisis in stark terms. Read More
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Threat of trade war looms large for voters in South Surrey-White Rock
With a sweep of his arm, Tim Shum identifies his top concern ahead of Canada's federal election. Read More
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Why experts say federal election housing platforms are varying degrees of unrealistic
All three of Canada's main political parties are promising to get a lot of housing built fast over the next four years as people across the country continue to struggle to afford either their rent or mortgage. But experts believe the goals they have set are varying degrees of fantastical, at least in the short-term. Read More
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Sun Run 2025: Which roads will be closed on race day? (with map)
Not participating in the annual Vancouver Sun Run? Then you'd better avoid driving too unless you enjoy road closure mayhem. Read More
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Take Five Edmonton Events: Dance to the sweet music at the Oilers playoff parties
Oilers Tailgate Party: It's playoff time with a number of musical crossovers, including at the arena-adjacent Fan Park and Tailgate Party if you want to dance a little in between biting those nails! Read More
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Calgary McKnight: Voters receptive to full slate of candidates in new riding
Despite being newly formed, Calgary McKnight is already among the ridings to watch in the city this federal election. Read More
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Growing Things: More All-America Selections winners for 2025
I recently received another email from All-America Selections. All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization that tests new varieties throughout North America. The organization then introduces only the best garden performers as AAS Winners. Independent AAS Judges determine the AAS Winners by judging and scoring the entries. Read More
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Sound advice — 25 of the best Edmonton live music venues
Without venues, no concerts, and as the nights grow longer and warmer, it felt like a sweet moment to do a flyover of Edmonton’s best and beautiful (or charmingly crusty) live venues — the literal floors holding up our music scene. Read More
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Lorne Gunter: Poilievre's promise to kill EV mandate a good first step to counter Liberal eco-zealotry
On Thursday, while speaking at a Halifax car dealership, Pierre Poilievre announced that a Conservative government would do away with the Liberals’ EV mandate. Read More
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Opinion: Alberta should capitalize on economic potential of carbon removal
In business, you know an industry is growing rapidly when the total sales chart features a vertical line. Read More
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David Staples: Letter to friends and family who plan to vote Liberal
Dear friends and family planning to vote Liberal: Read More
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On the Road: Melting
Yeah, that little stonefly nymph was posing for me. Read More
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The four-day work week then and now: From the archives
Employees are looking for increased flexibility in the workplace and various employers now offer options to staff that include some work-at-home days. But how did the whole idea of shorter work weeks start? Well, as long ago as half a century, workers began musing about what it would be like for the five-day work week to become a four-day work week. A more recent article (found below) from the Washington Post notes, "people want more flexible work times and office rules." For some, that means a four-day work week — a concept that the Kellogg's cereal company pioneered in the 1930s. The following two Calgary newspaper articles show the idea was on the rise in the 1970s. Read More
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Whitecaps 2, Inter Miami 0: ‘Underdogs’ take a bite out of Messi and Co.
The boos rained down on Lionel Messi. Equally, the 'ooos' filled the air every time the Inter Miami star got the ball in open space on Thursday night, electrifying a record crowd at B.C. Place. Read More
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