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Calgary Transit unveils new light rail vehicles that go into service this weekCalgary Transit is rolling out some new light rail transit vehicles this week to replace some of the oldest vehicles in its fleet that have been in use since the 1980s.ConsumerJun 23
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Ford government will officially take control of DVP, Gardiner in 2027In 2023, the provincial and municipal governments signed a landmark deal to upload the costs of the two highways, as well as funding for homelessness, subways and light rail.CanadaJun 4
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Metrolinx expects 2028 completion date for Hazel McCallion LRT in MississaugaTesting and commissioning on the 18-kilometre, 19-stop light rail route between Port Credit and Steeles Avenue would still need to take place after construction is done.CanadaApr 28
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Metrolinx splits unfinished Hazel McCallion LRT work into 2 contractsConstruction has been underway on the Hazel McCallion LRT, which will run along Hurontario Street in Mississauga, since 2020, but it has been beset by delays.PoliticsJul 2
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US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab statesThe fighting raised new questions about the interim deal Iran and the U.S. reached on June 17, beginning a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.U.S. NewsJul 12
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Major Russian attack kills 21 in Kyiv after Ukraine strikes oil facilitiesLoud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings.WorldJul 2
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Calgary, Lethbridge, Medicine HatEnvironment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of southeastern Alberta on Tuesday, with the possibility of large hail and a slight chance of a tornado.WeatherJun 16
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Summer scent layering: Scrubs, oils, lotions & fragrances to try this seasonRead on for silky scrubs, nourishing body butters, radiant oils and light (but long-lasting) perfumes that leave a trail as warm as the weather.The CuratorJun 11
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Toronto election could be turning point for non-profits fighting gentrificationCommunity land trusts say the October election is an opportunity to cement funding for a municipal program that allows them and other non-profits to buy at-risk rental buildings.PoliticsJun 22
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World Cup legacy: Inside Toronto’s transit preparations to host FIFA matchesToronto is putting the finishing touches on its World Cup plan, a transit strategy it could continue after the games are over if it all goes well.CanadaJun 8
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Funding approved for new waterfront light rail transit route in TorontoA three-party agreement will see Toronto, Queen's Park and the federal government pitch $1 billion each for construction of the new project, which will be led by the city.PoliticsMar 30
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Finch West LRT set for 4-day maintenance closure months after openingProvincial transit agency Metrolinx announced the transit line would be closed from 2:30 a.m. on May 15 until 4 a.m. on May 18.CanadaMay 12
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‘Light at the end of the tunnel is very far away:’ mayor of flooded Manitoba townSwan River residents are stuck waiting for waters to recede before they can begin cleanup efforts from the second historic flood in a month.WeatherJul 3
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Front door decor ideas to instantly boost curb appealThese easy additions from brands like Simons, Veradek and more will add that touch of charm you've been missing.The CuratorJul 15
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WestJet flight attendants issue formal notice of dispute after failed talksWestJet flight attendants have filed a notice of dispute with the airline following months of negotiations in a process that — if unresolved — could lead to a strike or lockout.CanadaApr 29
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Outdoor patio furniture picks for every style & budgetShop a range of space-smart styles from Wayfair, Pottery Barn, Cozey, and more—perfect for creating a setup that just feels like home.The CuratorJul 14
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‘Miracle on the Hudson’ pilot Captain ‘Sully’ reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosisSullenberger says he hopes to use his status to raise awareness of the neurodegenerative disease, which affects millions of people in the United States.EntertainmentJul 14
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Calgary area ‘very uniquely situated’ for study of hailstorms, says researcherResearchers with the Northern Hail Project deploying some new 'hail sensors' this year to collect information on size and impact of storms in Canada's 'hail alley.'ScienceJul 16
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Saskatoon-area farm reeling after hailstorm wipes out strawberry cropsA farm located minutes from Saskatoon says they are having to pivot following a hailstorm that decimated their berry crops days before opening weekend.CanadaJul 8
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France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European recordsFrance saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday.EnvironmentJun 28