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A look at alcohol sales rules by province across the country

Travelling? Here are liquor rules in other provinces.

Dec 23, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Hanbidge on Horticulture: Real Christmas trees

Scent, care and sustainability

Dec 23, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

P.A. man shops for truck, ends up winning $500,000

After winning $200 on a Countdown To Christmas scratch ticket, Emile Tessier decided to buy a second one with his winnings.

Dec 23, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Commentary: Grinch to gratitude

From the frontline to the festivities.

Dec 22, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Festive films that make for a perfect family movie night this season

When hosting overnight guests this holiday season, hosts can plan a family movie night and line up any of these family-friendly holiday movies.

Dec 22, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

What are you doing in the Battlefords for New Years Eve?

A fireworks show at 7:30 p.m., preceded by free skating and games at the Don Ross Centre, will ring out 2023.

Dec 22, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

NDP raises concerns about Indigenous female incarceration

First Nations and Métis Relations critic Betty Nippi-Albright and other Indigenous leaders call for immediate steps to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous women in provincial correctional centres.

Dec 22, 2023 1:11 PM Read more >

Shelly Palmer - Apple's AI strategy

Will we see a Siri front end to an LLM in the next iPhone?

Dec 22, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

CBC executives top taxpayers’ Naughty and Nice List

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew makes the Taxpayer Nice List.

Dec 22, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

For a holiday gift with a personal touch, mix up some homemade granola

If you want your granola crunchier, bake the oat part a bit longer before stirring in the fruit.

Dec 22, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

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