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October 24th
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IOC says they have committed $1.2B to Calgary Olympics
Wed, Oct 24: Christophe Dubi, Olympic Games executive director with the IOC, says the committee has promised $1.2 billion to an Olympics in Calgary.
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Winter Olympics makes sense for Calgary: IOC
Wed, Oct 24: The IOC’s Christophe Dubi explains why it thinks Calgary makes sense as the host for the 2026 Winter Olympic games.
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BC Ferry captured in fishing net near Nanaimo
Some commercial fishing boats caught more than they could handle on Wednewsday: a B.C. ferry.
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New bus service to take over in B.C. from Greyhound
A new bus service is gearing up to take over some of the B.C. routes that are being shut down by Greyhound. Sarah MacDonald reports.
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B.C. Youtuber exits homemade, air-tight ‘biodome’ after 14 hours
Kurtis Baute sealed himself ‘in a jar’ to continue the discussion about climate change
October 23rd
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China opens mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland
The $20 billion bridge took almost a decade to build while incurring major delays and cost overruns The post China opens mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland appeared first on Cranbrook Daily Townsman.
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Want to take a family gap year? Here’s how 2 Canadian families are making it work
A growing number of Canadian families are embarking on round-the-world trips with their kids — here's how you can make it work.
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Everything you need to know to vote in Calgary’s Olympic plebiscite
Wondering where, how and when you can vote in the upcoming Olympic plebiscite in Calgary? This guide has all the information you need.
October 22nd
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Rotating strikes by Canaada Post continue across the country
Canada Post workers continue their rotating strikes in a number of cities across the country. Tanya Beja tells us how the job action is expected to affect service, including B.C.’s referendum on proportional representation.
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No Place for Wolverines launch Oct. 27
Local award-winning author Dave Butler is celebrating the release of his second Jenny Willson mystery novel. Coming hot on the heels of Full Curl, (2018...
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MEC CEO addresses lack of diversity, inclusion in advertising
"By updating our approach to imagery to be more inclusive, we hope that more people will see themselves as part of the co-op and feel welcome at MEC."
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Canada Post rotating strikes begin in Victoria B.C.
Victoria is joining Edmonton, Windsor and Halifax in the rotating strikes.
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Calgary waits to hear from feds about 2026 Olympic bid, Notley suggests IOC could pay more
With the clock ticking towards a Calgary vote on hosting the 2026 Winter Games, what the federal government and the city are willing to spend remains unclear.
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What’s behind the string of earthquakes off Vancouver Island?
Geophysicist and disaster researcher Mika McKinnon talks about the latest series of quakes to strike B.C. and what could have caused them.
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New faces will be at the RDEK board table
New mayors, elctoral area directors will be represented in the RDEK for the next four years The post New faces will be at the RDEK board table appeared first on Cranbrook Daily Townsman.
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Priorities for an age-friendly Cranbrook
Cranbrook Age Friendly Advisory Committee survey identifies key concerns The post Priorities for an age-friendly Cranbrook appeared first on Cranbrook Daily Townsman.
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Airbnb guest was charged $200 — it was reversed, then he was charged 4 times more
That, too, was reversed. But the guest said he'll never use Airbnb again.
Kootenay Business Magazine shared a link
Rossland’s newest ski-in, ski-out hotel set to open
Boutique accommodations meet authentic Red Mountain adventure at The Josie
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ICE deal two Taphorns for Nick Bowman
The Kootenay ICE announced on Monday that it’s acquired 2000-born forward Nick Bowman and a 2021 sixth round draft pick from the Moose Jaw Warriors...
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Online maps highlight impact of climate change on Canada’s boreal forests
New online maps let viewers zero in on how climate change will affect their part of Canada's boreal forest.
Cranbrook Daily Townsman shared a link
Election watchdog seeks digitally savvy specialists to zero in on threats
Move follows troublesome evidence of online Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election The post Election watchdog seeks digitally savvy specialists to zero in on threats appeared first on Cranbrook Daily Townsman.
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Canada’s first veterans village of tiny homes goes into production
Mon, Oct 22: Calgary’s Homes for Heroes Foundation has started production of over a dozen 275-square-foot homes that will soon be part of Canada’s first veterans village. Sarah Offin reports.
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Committee calls for Town Hall meeting to deal with Ice “relocation” story
Green Bay Committee will address Winnipeg Free Press story, also launch ‘Reach Out’ season ticket campaign The post Committee calls for Town Hall meeting to deal with Ice “relocation” story appeared first on Cranbrook Daily Townsman.
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Canada Post strike not expected to impact proportional representation referendum: Elections BC
B.C.’s chief electoral officer Anton Boegman said he didn’t expect the postal strike to affect the mailing out of voting packages for the upcoming referendum, but will extend the voting period if necessary.
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What you need to know about the proportional representation voting package
B.C.’s chief electoral officer Anton Boegman walks through what you’ll find in your proportional representation referendum voting package, and how to fill out the ballot and send it in.
Cranbrook Daily Townsman shared a link
Cranbrook’s plummeting voter turnout
In our previous episode (2014) of “Cranbrook’s incredible shrinking voter-turn-out,” (a hit TV series brought to you by democracy): 39.64 per cent. The post Cranbrook’s plummeting voter turnout appeared first on Cranbrook Daily Townsman.
October 21st
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The collapse of Vision Vancouver
One of the biggest stories of election night in Vancouver was the virtually complete wipeout of Vision Vancouver, the party that dominated the city’s politics for the last decade.
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Calgary restaurant offering ‘reckless gourmet’ menu options
Jeremy Milligan, owner of Alumni Sandwich & Liquor Bar, and Wall Wo, the restaurant’s chef, join Global News Calgary to talk about their goal of bringing ‘reckless gourmet’ dishes to Calgarians. They also make some of the most popular items...
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B.C. municipal election wrap
It was a big night in Metro Vancouver, with new mayors elected in more than a dozen communities, including the region’s three largest cities.
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Sight Night 2018
Registration is now open for Sight Night 2018! Sight Night Calgary 2018 is set to take place on Saturday, November 17th! Light up the night along the Bow River Pathway for a 5K or 8K run or a 3K run...
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Old tank restored
A Langley man has taken restoring old vehicles to a whole new level. It’s not classic cars he works on but World War Two tanks. He has seven of them.
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‘A real sea change’: Vision Vancouver virtually wiped out after decade of power
With all the votes counted, the once-dominant Vision Vancouver has been reduced to a single school trustee, a far cry from its breakthrough 2008 election.
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Canada Post union workers to begin rotating nationwide strikes Monday morning
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced Sunday that it will begin rotating strikes on Monday morning at 12:01 a.m. in Victoria, Edmonton and Windsor, and at 1:01 a.m. in Halifax.
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A big week for Martial Arts Family Centre
This weekend and the up coming week are very important for local gym, Rocky Mountain Martial Arts Family Centre. Two fighters are testing their skills...
October 20th
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Spooktacular at Fort Steele Oct. 27
Get ready for another amazing Spooktacular time at Fort Steele Heritage Town on Saturday, Oct. 27. The staff at Fort Steele have been busy busy...
