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Fort Macleod's Empress Theatre reopens after renovations

The 113-year-old Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod has reopened following significant renovations featuring upgraded seating, improved sightlines, and expanded washrooms. Discover how this historic landmark continues to serve its community.

France's Stolen Crown Jewels: Colonial Reckoning

France faces a reckoning with its colonial past as stolen African artifacts, including sacred crown jewels, remain in French museums, igniting calls for repatriation and ethical restitution.

Vintage Hudson's Bay Blankets Head to Online Auction

Discover rare vintage Hudson's Bay point blankets and significant Canadian paintings in a special online auction event this February. Bid on pieces of Canadian heritage from the comfort of your home.

Historic Empress Theatre Reopens After Renovations

After months of extensive renovations, Fort Macleod's beloved Empress Theatre has reopened its doors, blending historic preservation with modern upgrades to secure its future as a cultural hub.

Alberta Teachers Poised to Strike as Public Support Grows

Exclusive Leger poll shows overwhelming Albertans back teachers in contract dispute with provincial government. As tensions escalate, discover what's driving public opinion and what a potential strike could mean for students and families across Alberta.

St. Paul's Medical Office Becomes Boutique Hotel

Discover how a historic medical office building adjacent to St. Paul's Hospital is being converted into an upscale boutique hotel, blending heritage preservation with modern hospitality in downtown Vancouver.

Windsor Podcast Preserves WWII Veterans' Stories

A groundbreaking Windsor podcast is preserving the incredible stories of local Second World War veterans before they're lost to time. Discover these remarkable firsthand accounts of courage and sacrifice.

Ottawa's Grand 200th Anniversary Plans Unveiled

Canada's capital prepares for a year-long bicentennial celebration marking Ottawa's transformation from Bytown to a world-class capital city with cultural events, historical exhibits, and community activities.

St. Thomas Historic Grandstand Declared Unsafe

The iconic grandstand at Emslie Field in St. Thomas, Ontario has been declared structurally unsafe, forcing immediate closure and leaving community events in limbo. Learn about this historic landmark's fate.

Alberta Recall Act Stays: No Changes Coming

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces the province's recall legislation will remain unchanged for now, despite ongoing debates about its effectiveness and implementation requirements.

Ottawa restores privacy protection in streaming bill

The Canadian government is moving to reinstate a crucial privacy provision that was accidentally removed from the Online Streaming Act, addressing concerns about user data protection in the digital age.

Historic Moncton Building Back on Market

Moncton's historic T. McAvity & Sons building, a downtown architectural treasure, is back on the market with renewed preservation hopes and commercial potential.

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