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Wild's Window - Shedding Shreds

Wild's Window - Shedding Shreds

New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

New Canadian babies born via birth tourism less than one per cent of all births

Health care is expensive and when it comes to neonatal care it is astronomical if a baby needs to be in the ICU.
BoC may have to raise rates again this summer, economists say

BoC may have to raise rates again this summer, economists say

Canada's strong economic results are at odds with the expectation last year that interest rates would push the economy into a recession.
'Travesty' or 'forward thinking'? Hundreds weigh in on one-click citizenship oath

'Travesty' or 'forward thinking'? Hundreds weigh in on one-click citizenship oath

The new proposal would eliminate the need for a judge or official to preside over a ceremony and allow new citizens to attest to their oath with a click of a mouse. 
Crime Stoppers: Do you recognize this man? Tools stolen in Borden

Crime Stoppers: Do you recognize this man? Tools stolen in Borden

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Garden Chat: Easy-to-grow plants for the Canadian Prairies

Garden Chat: Easy-to-grow plants for the Canadian Prairies

Edging, rock garden or groundcover? [Part I]
How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

How to keep your kids safe at the pool, beach and cottage this summer

Accidents happen while people are taking selfies and are too close to the edge of a waterfall or a river. ada.
Sask. wildfire evacuees save Battlefords residents from fire

Sask. wildfire evacuees save Battlefords residents from fire

Four security guards from English River First Nation, Dwayne Bourassa, Ethan Maurice, Roger McCallum and Edwin Gunn saved two elderly residents from a house fire in the early hours of the morning on May 30.
Gilbert Katerynych: The Sask. photographer drawn to the camera

Gilbert Katerynych: The Sask. photographer drawn to the camera

Everybody Has a Story
N B'frd UPAR construction projects to run through June to September

N B'frd UPAR construction projects to run through June to September

12th Avenue UPAR improvement is scheduled through June, while several blocks along 98th Street are set to receive improvements from June to September.
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