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Nunavut's first legislative clerk, John Quirke, retires after 25 years

John Quirke stayed in the job for 25 years — with a front row seat to Nunavut's politics as he managed the operations of the assembly and acted as the principal adviser for MLAs on parliamentary procedure among other things. 



  • News/Canada/North

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Fort Good Hope company has a plan for made-in-the-N.W.T. homes. It just took its first step

In Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., work is underway on a modular home construction centre that local leaders say will help the community meet housing and employment goals.



  • News/Canada/North

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One of America's First Spectator Sports Was Professional Walking

Before fitness influencers made getting your steps in a trend, pedestrianism had the nation on their feet




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Number of confirmed measles cases in New Brunswick rises to 25

There have been 25 confirmed measles cases in New Brunswick since October after the identification of 11 new cases, according to a news release Saturday from Public Health.



  • News/Canada/New Brunswick

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Weekend fire damages popular Saint Andrews eatery, the Herring

Emergency officials said the fire at the Herring Pub and Restaurant on Water Street broke out around 4 p.m. and appears to have started in an air conditioning unit.   



  • News/Canada/New Brunswick

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Sitansisk First Nation, Quebec company partner in wind farm proposal

Carleton County is getting another wind farm proposal, this time with involvement of First Nations.



  • News/Canada/New Brunswick

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Hardy Cup winning head coach leads first 3-5 team to a Canada West football title

The University of Regina Rams knock off their provincial rivals, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies to win their second ever Hardy Cup championship. An emotional Rams head coach, Mark McConkey talks about how his team was able to overcome a rough regular season and win the title.




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Ontario wildland firefighters say new bill offering presumptive cancer care falls short

The union for wildland firefighters says a recently passed Ontario bill that makes them eligible for presumptive cancer care under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board doesn't go far enough.



  • News/Canada/Thunder Bay

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Ginoogaming First Nation declares state of emergency over bridge deterioration

Ginoogaming First Nation has declared a state of emergency after an engineering inspection showed the bridge leading to the community should be closed to traffic.



  • News/Canada/Thunder Bay

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Fire at central P.E.I. roofing supply company Valley Truss deemed accidental

The Prince Edward Island Fire Marshals Office has concluded its investigation into a massive fire at Valley Truss and Metal in Kensington in October.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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New housing minister Myers stands firm on Charlottetown Outreach Centre: 'It's not moving'

Steven Myers, who has been Prince Edward Island's housing minister for just over a month, says the Community Outreach Centre will remain at its current location on Charlottetown's Park Street whether city councillors like it or not.



  • News/Canada/PEI

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Wildland firefighters say bill meant to provide workplace health benefits falls short

Wildland firefighters were at Queen’s Park on Wednesday to outline why they feel a new bill that extends protections for cancers, heart injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder linked to their occupation falls short.



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

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Chief of Shawanaga First Nation says tentative agreement reached with Ontario to expand Highway 69

There is a sign of progress in the effort toward four-laning the final section of Highway 69 that links northern Ontario to the southern part of the province, and improving the safety of the heavily-travelled route.



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

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18-year-old charged with attempted murder in Cobalt makes first court appearance

An 18-year-old man charged with attempted murder in a small northern Ontario community made a brief court appearance today by video, and remains in custody. Meanwhile, community members gathered outside the courthouse for a rally.



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

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My first anatomy lab as a medical student made me see life in a new way

Medical student Samuel Bonne had read everything he could to prepare for his group's dissection of a cadaver. But after the first cut, he left with lingering questions about what it means to lead a good life and die with dignity.



  • News/Canada/Montreal

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Missing Sagkeeng First Nation man found dead in Fort Alexander: Manitoba RCMP

A missing 26-year-old Sagkeeng First Nation man has been found dead in the community of Fort Alexander, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Powerview RCMP say. Christian Letander's body was found Monday near the Winnipeg River.



  • News/Canada/Manitoba

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Tornado touched down in Fergus Sunday, research team confirms

The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University has confirmed a tornado touched down in Fergus, Ont., on Sunday night.



  • News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo

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Fire displaces residents of North Vancouver building for 2nd time in 2 years

A blaze at an apartment building has displaced residents and led to two injuries, almost two years after a fire at the same building displaced dozens.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Kingston's Aaliyah Edwards holds youth basketball camp after first pro season

After playing her first season with the WNBA's Washington Mystics and representing Team Canada at the Olympics, forward Aaliyah Edwards held her second annual "You Got Knext" camp in her hometown over the weekend.




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Arson suspected in Kamloops, B.C., fire that destroyed Red Bridge

Kamloops RCMP say they are investigating the fire that destroyed the Red Bridge Thursday as an arson.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire as gang violence shuts down Haiti's main airport




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Alberta hiring to restore land where fireguards were created in 2023 wildfire season

The provincial government is seeking contractors to restore hundreds of kilometres of land where fireguards were created during the 2023 wildfire season.



  • News/Canada/Edmonton

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Fans hopeful Cavalry FC's first championship will build support for soccer in Calgary

The Calgary-based team beat Hamilton Forge FC in a 2-1 nail-biter at home on Saturday, in front of a sold-out crowd of over 7,000 fans at Spruce Meadows.



  • News/Canada/Calgary

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CME Group Announces First Trades of CBL Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Futures

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its new CBL Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) futures have launched and are available for trading. A total of five...




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CME Group Announces First Trades of Spodumene Futures

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced its new Spodumene CIF China (Fastmarkets) futures have launched and are available for trading. A total of 29 contracts...




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UK Design Firm Uses SolidWorks to Help Snowboarding Helmet Become Hit in Auto Racing

Curventa and RuRoc Adapt Original Design for Formula One Pit Crew Safety Wear




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New: Fireproof, Waterproof Hard Drives

ioSafe Uses SolidWorks to Design Disaster-Proof Computer Hardware; Company Saves $15,000 and Three Months




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U.K. engineering firm saves time, effort on Wembley Stadium roof foundations, other high-profile projects with SolidWorks software

M G Bennett & Associates designs machine to help test U.K. 's oldest major suspension bridge




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YET increases sales leads tenfold in first six months with 3D PartStream.NET

Motion control system provider efficiently competes against larger companies with downloadable 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of its products




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Firefighters save lives and stay safe with microdisplays designed in SolidWorks software at UC Berkeley

Students work with Chicago firefighters to design remote sensor systems in buildings and masks with heads-up displays




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SOLIDWORKS releases first 3D CAD industry product to be certified for Windows Vista

SOLIDWORKS Edition for Windows Vista delivers enhanced user experience plus advanced search, preview, and content distribution




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Medical instrument maker uses SOLIDWORKS, COSMOSFloWorks to refine first automated glucose measurement system

New product for intensive care units automates costly and time-consuming nursing work




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Roof for Two Uses SolidWorks Software to Design First-of-its-Kind Roof for Motorcyclists

FISHER/UNITECH Provides Tools to Create a Collapsible, Detachable Roof That Can Be Pulled Over a Motorcycle in a Few Seconds




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Dassault Systèmes Launches the First SOLIDWORKS Application on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform - SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual

New Conceptual, Instinctive, Social, Connected Design Application Introduced at SOLIDWORKS World 2014




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Apple updates the firmware again for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4

Apple has released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, another software update for its personal audio devices.


Apple's fourth-generation AirPods

Apple has been uncharacteristically frequent with its firmware updates for its AirPods product lines. The relatively high tempo of updates has continued with yet another AirPods firmware update.

Rolled out on Monday, the latest firmware updates are for the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases, as well as both of the AirPods 4 models.


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News24 Business | Malatsi confirms plans to scrap smartphone luxury tax, address SABC Bill controversy

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has said his department will look into scrapping luxury tax on smartphones.




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Freedom Climbers complete first leg

The Freedom Climbers have completed the first leg of their trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. They climb to raise awareness and funds to combat slavery.




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Freedom Climbers complete first few days

The Freedom Climb team completes the first few days of the journey to Mt. Everest Base Came and Kala Patthar Peak. Please pray for them.




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Second-hand furniture and first-hand love

A local church, with the help of the OM team, starts a café ministry in their second-hand shop in Råslätt, Sweden.




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First Lady's special visit

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala :: Guatemala's First Lady visits Logos Hope and thanks the crewmembers for sharing knowledge, help and hope to the nations.




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Easter: first taste of church

When a worker apologises for a loud in-home worship gathering, her neighbour responds with the desire to attend church.




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News24 Business | Former lottery executive fired after disciplinary hearing

A number of dismissed lottery officials who have lodged appeals, as well as suspended officials, continue to draw salaries.




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First steps to new life for the women in Las Tablas

The Lord opens doors for women in Las Tablas, a slum near San José, to learn how to sew and make mosaics.




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How Schools Are Putting Equity First in Math Instruction

Educators are changing instructional priorities, altering lessons, and working on ways to help teachers grow professionally, all in an effort to raise math achievement.




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News24 Business | Business brief | Mondi shutters fire-hit Bulgarian mill; Mercedes' profits plunge

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.




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Testing thousands of RNA enzymes helps find first ‘twister ribozyme’ in mammals

A new method, developed by Penn State researchers, can test the activity of thousands of RNA enzymes, called ribozymes, in a single experiment.




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News24 Business | Bitcoin on cusp of $80 000 for first time on optimism over Trump

The cryptocurrency climbed as much as 4.3% to an unprecedented $79 771 on Sunday.




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News24 Business | SA sells first dollar bond since 2022, raises R63bn

South Africa’s first dollar bond sale since 2022 drew strong demand, signalling confidence in a coalition government formed after May elections.




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Greater Allegheny Inducts first-generation students into honor society

Summary: Penn State Greater Allegheny recently celebrated the induction of its first cohort into the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) honor society, recognizing the academic achievements of first-generation college students.




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Special first steps

German missionary couple ministers to handicapped children in Albania.