Quality Nordic skiing has been difficult to find this winter. Seven Mainers planned three days of skiing near Mont Sainte Anne in Quebec over the recent New Year’s week. Situated farther north, our hope was the higher latitude would offer deeper snow levels. We reserved a condo in the village of Beaupre at the foot […]
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Trump suggests he could use military force to take control of Greenland, Panama Canal
Greenland, home to a large U.S. military base, is an autonomous territory of Denmark, while the canal has been solely controlled by Panama for more than 25 years.
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Canada’s Trudeau meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after tariff threat
The Canadian president walked away from the press when asked if tariffs were discussed.
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Canada expels India’s top diplomat and alleges wider diplomatic involvement in crimes
India’s foreign ministry in turn said it was expelling Canada’s acting high commissioner and five other diplomats.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Chowderheads challenge the Petawawa River
The Petawawa River is one of the most renowned canoe tripping rivers in Canada. Most of the river is located in Algonquin Provincial Park in north central Ontario, the oldest provincial park in Canada. Famous for its exciting whitewater and spectacular beauty, the remote waterway has a rich logging history. The Petawawa derives its unusual […]
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She took a solo honeymoon after her fiancé died – and found a community
Laura Murphy’s TikToks have reached millions, and she takes comfort in the connection to others who have experienced loss.
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A tuxedo-wearing, music-loving dog gets invite to Vancouver orchestra
Billy the rescue pup became a social media star for his enjoyment of classical tunes.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Biking the trails of Roosevelt Campobello International Park
My wife, Nancy, and I were recently part of a large group of Mainers who spent several days camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island in New Brunswick. For most of us, sea kayaking the rugged island coastline was our primary focus. However, Roosevelt Campobello International Park offers a variety of biking and […]
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Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the U.S.
Western governments say China’s subsidies give its industry an unfair advantage.
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Canadian union issues 72-hour strike warning to freight railroad hours after it resumes service
The Canadian government forced the country’s two major railroads into arbitration with their labor union late Thursday afternoon.