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Black Friday: Ikea will now buy back your gently-used furniture

Black Friday: Ikea will now buy back your gently-used furniture

The company is encouraging its Canadian shoppers to give back this Black Friday – in the form of gently-used furniture bought from the store
As domestic abuse victims move online for support, abusers can follow, cautions U of A researcher

As domestic abuse victims move online for support, abusers can follow, cautions U of A researcher

Social services providing online help amid pandemic need to be aware of how technology can be used and misused, argue researchers.
How to prepare for a winter of cycling

How to prepare for a winter of cycling

Winter cycling doesn't have to be a negative experience. With the proper preparation, cycling in the cooler months can be a fun, rewarding experience.
Tam warns of increasing pressure on hospitals as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Tam warns of increasing pressure on hospitals as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

TORONTO — The rising tide of COVID-19 infections across much of Canada threatens to swamp a hospital system already under strain, the country's top doctor warned Saturday amid case numbers that continued to set records in long-standing virus hot spot
What the end of the Trump era could mean for Canadian Conservatives

What the end of the Trump era could mean for Canadian Conservatives

OTTAWA — When Donald Trump leaves the White House, a regular feature of the last four years of Canadian politics is going to change: Conservatives will no longer constantly have to distance themselves from such a polarizing president.
'It's just disgusting': Broncos parents angry over lack of action on bus seatbelts

'It's just disgusting': Broncos parents angry over lack of action on bus seatbelts

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Rapid tests slow to be used as health officials unsure of reliability, best use

Rapid tests slow to be used as health officials unsure of reliability, best use

OTTAWA — More than 3.8 million rapid tests for COVID-19 are now in the hands of provincial health authorities but many jurisdictions are still evaluating how the devices might help battle the pandemic.
Ralph Klein's niece does something nice for Innisfail in his name

Ralph Klein's niece does something nice for Innisfail in his name

Christmas fundraiser launched for the in-betweeners
It's OK to reach out if suffering from depression

It's OK to reach out if suffering from depression

Mitchell Ormann's parents launched the You Matter movement after their son took his own life
Foothills business owner grateful for support

Foothills business owner grateful for support

Margot Anderson received grant funding, workshops and mentoring from Community Futures.
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