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23 hrs ago | CBC News

Canadian sports writer Trent Frayne dies

Frayne, who died in Toronto from complications stemming from pneumonia, had a career that spanned more than half a century.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Brandon Sun

Air service a must

The same day that employees with WestJet Airlines Ltd. strongly endorsed the launch of a new regional carrier to serve smaller Canadian destinations, the City of Brandon held a launch of its own.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

The Globe and Mail

Communities lobby WestJet for short-haul service

WestJet's fleet of 97 Boeing 737s, which each seat from 119 to 166 passengers, are too large to profitably service smaller centres.

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Related Topix: Aircraft, ATR 72, ATR Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft, Canada, Canada Travel, Travel, North America, World News,

CNews

Ontario First Nation threatens direct or legal action

The Ontario First Nation that intends to charge the City of Winnipeg $124 million per year for drinking water has announced it will take legal or direct action on development throughout its territory.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

Vue Weekly

Pip Skid :: Music :: VUE Weekly

Headed to Edmonton for the first time in a while, Pip Skid is a rapper not afraid to point fingers at the people who deserve to be singled out.

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Vernon Morning Star

Dedicated volunteers named Vernon's Good Citizens

By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: February 01, 2012 11:00 AM Updated: February 01, 2012 11:47 AM The couple thought they were visiting the RCMP detachment for a meeting of Crime Stoppers, which they have both volunteered for.

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Fri Jan 27, 2012

Brandon Sun

Maybe it can fly

The past few decades of passenger air service in Brandon have been a rocky road of disappointment and economic turmoil.

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The Fort McMurray Today

MP makes local stop for pre-budget consultations

Leitch, now an MP for Simcoe-Grey in Ontario and parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Diane Finley, made the one-day stop for roundtable pre-budget consultations.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

Parksville Qualicum News

Bean named to honour Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday founder

It has been a full decade since Qualicum Beach's Seedy Saturday event first opened its doors and organizers are planning to honour one of the people who planted the seed to get the event growing.

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Related Topix: Home Gardening, Home, Canada, Soup, Life,

Mon Jan 23, 2012

CBC News

Brandon fire crews fight major blaze

A police car blocks off access to the site of the blaze at Sturgeon Tire on First Street in Brandon on Monday evening.

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