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A 'damn disgusting' NHL expansion that excluded Vancouver
In 1966, the NHL was bringing pro hockey to another six cities, but Vancouver was not among them.
Archives February 9
Famed former Boston Symphony, TSO conductor Seiji Ozawa dead at 88
Seiji Ozawa, the Japanese conductor who amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, died this week. Before Boston, Ozawa made his mark with four years as music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
News Entertainment February 9
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Mount A library about to get first reno in 54 years - but students dig the '70s vibe
Built in 1970, the Ralph Pickard Bell Library on the Mount Allison University campus in Sackville, N.B., has a certain charm with students, but needs an upgrade to keep current.
February 9
Western University quietly renames history scholarships created by white supremacist
Western University has quietly renamed six history scholarships created by a late history professor known for his white supremacist views.
News Canada London February 9
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Korean 'orphans' find long-lost family, hope after CBC report on falsified adoption papers
News Investigates February 9
A tough time for Canada's housing industry in the mid-1990s
Archives February 8

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Fate of Vancouver musician's long-lost song highlights growing problem of streaming fraud

News Canada British Columbia February 9

Hamilton dub poet Klyde Broox remembered as a 'brilliant artist' and educator who was 'proud of his culture'

News Canada Hamilton February 8

The Grateful Dead's B.C.-based archivist just helped the band break a major Billboard record

News Canada British Columbia February 7

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Winnipeg hospital helps dementia patients by reminding them of the past

When CBC grilled Wayne Gretzky about his league-leading salary

Archives February 7

When Atlantic Canada wished winter 'would just go away'

Archives February 6

The $240M deal that meant a fast farewell for Kmart in Canada

Archives February 6

Ontario woman's lost wallet returned to her daughter 40 years after it went missing

News Canada Kitchener-Waterloo February 6

How a Black pioneer helped the boom of northern B.C.'s gold rush

News Canada British Columbia February 4

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When a Canadian brought McDonald's fast food to Moscow

Archives January 31

When Halifax was running out of rental apartments in the mid-1980s

Archives January 31

The secretary who proved fetching coffee shouldn't be part of the daily grind

Archives January 31

'Turbulent times' for Amazon and other 'e-tailers' in 2001

Archives January 31

When the Hudson's Bay Company said farewell to furs in 1991

Archives January 30

Family of late comedian George Carlin sues podcast hosts over AI impression

News Canada British Columbia January 30

Gretzky rookie cards could be hiding in mystery collection put up for auction by Sask. family

News Canada Saskatoon January 30

MuchMusic doc pulled from Crave months after director says he clashed with labels

News Canada Toronto January 30

When Toronto was talking about the need for a 'carbon tax' ... in 1990

Archives January 29

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