Alberta town to put proposed bylaw banning symbols such as Pride crosswalks, flags to plebiscite
A group in Westlock, Alta., is trying to ban crosswalks painted in rainbow colours and other symbols.
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Full parole granted to SUV passenger convicted in Calgary police officer's death
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Regina
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Sask-wide emergency alert was 'unintentional,' town says
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Sask. worker fired after submitting order from 'QAnon queen' gets his job back
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Newfoundland RCMP officer charged with assault after airport altercation
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'A unifier': Fans and band pay tribute to Les Cowboys Fringants singer Karl Tremblay
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Montreal mom fears special needs son will be held back with more public sector strikes coming
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Pig gets loose on Kitchener, Ont. highway
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