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Remembrance Day: Here's What's Open and Closed in Halifax

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11 Nov, 2024

Remembrance Day: Here's What's Open and Closed in Halifax


Remembrance Day will affect businesses, services and early voting in Nova Scotia on Monday, Nov. 11. Under Nova Scotia's Remembrance...

Remembrance Sunday in Sutton: Where to Attend Services and Parades

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10 Nov, 2024

Remembrance Sunday in Sutton: Where to Attend Services and Parades


Remembrance Sunday, observed on the second Sunday of November, is a time for solemn reflection and remembrance, honoring the brave...

BYU and Utah Football Fans Unite for a Common Cause: Tackling Hunger in Utah

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10 Nov, 2024

BYU and Utah Football Fans Unite for a Common Cause: Tackling Hunger in Utah


As Utahns prepare for Saturday night’s football game between BYU and Utah, one campaign is asking the schools’ fan bases...

Belfast Traffic Chaos: Pub Manager Calls For Year-Round Late Night Buses

Local

9 Nov, 2024

Belfast Traffic Chaos: Pub Manager Calls For Year-Round Late Night Buses


The manager of a Belfast bar is calling for late night buses to be available year-round in a bid to...

From Ohio University to the NFL: How WOUB Launched This Sports Broadcaster's Career

Local

8 Nov, 2024

From Ohio University to the NFL: How WOUB Launched This Sports Broadcaster's Career


Russ Jackson has had a varied media career, working in news and sports radio, both on the air and behind...

Courtice High School Lockdown Lifted: No Active Shooter, Police Confirm

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7 Nov, 2024

Courtice High School Lockdown Lifted: No Active Shooter, Police Confirm


Durham police are looking to assuage concerns about a lockdown at a school in Courtice. They tweeted Thursday afternoon that...

Carpinteria Planning Commission Approves Dog Park Extension and Rezoning for Affordable Housing

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7 Nov, 2024

Carpinteria Planning Commission Approves Dog Park Extension and Rezoning for Affordable Housing


During its November session, the Carpinteria Planning Commission reviewed and approved two items: the first phase of zoning amendments to...

Brampton City Workers on the Brink of Strike: Transit and Services at Risk

Local

7 Nov, 2024

Brampton City Workers on the Brink of Strike: Transit and Services at Risk


Important public services that residents rely on could soon be at risk of disruption as workers in the southern Ontario...

Election Night Watch Parties in L.A.: Where to Celebrate (or Drown Your Sorrows) With Free Food and Drinks

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6 Nov, 2024

Election Night Watch Parties in L.A.: Where to Celebrate (or Drown Your Sorrows) With Free Food and Drinks


Elections are crucial for our country’s democracy, and today’s results will shape the next four years. This year, we’re expecting...

Princeton's Vote100 Initiative: How a College Program Doubled Student Voting Rates

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5 Nov, 2024

Princeton's Vote100 Initiative: How a College Program Doubled Student Voting Rates


As Election Day 2024 approaches, Princeton's nonpartisan Vote100 initiative has made a significant impact on student civic engagement on campus....

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration

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1 Nov, 2024

Montreal Metro's Green Line Shut Down Again Due to Water Infiltration


Public transit users in Montreal were faced with service disruptions on two fronts on Friday as part of the REM...

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show

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1 Nov, 2024

Halloween Fireworks Light Up Lake Country: Beasley Park Ready for a Spectacular Show


The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Lake Country. Get...

Cork's Dragon of Shandon: A Spectacular Halloween Parade You Won't Want to Miss

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31 Oct, 2024

Cork's Dragon of Shandon: A Spectacular Halloween Parade You Won't Want to Miss


Cork’s famous dragon of Shandon will come out of hiding again tonight for what is fast becoming the city’s best-known...

Dublin City Council's Spooktacular Halloween Programme: Your Guide to a Spine-Chilling Celebration

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31 Oct, 2024

Dublin City Council's Spooktacular Halloween Programme: Your Guide to a Spine-Chilling Celebration


Dublin City Council is gearing up for a spooky Halloween season with an impressive line-up of family-friendly events. With something...

Former Virgin Media Correspondent Paul Byrne Returns to Radio:  New Role at Cork's 96FM

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31 Oct, 2024

Former Virgin Media Correspondent Paul Byrne Returns to Radio: New Role at Cork's 96FM


Award-winning journalist Paul Byrne has announced he's going back on the airwaves as he's landed a new role at Cork's...

Beloved Cork Pub Announces Closure After 40 Years: 'It's Been a Wild Ride'

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30 Oct, 2024

Beloved Cork Pub Announces Closure After 40 Years: 'It's Been a Wild Ride'


A beloved family-run pub near Blarney has shared the sad news that they will close their doors after 40 years...

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?

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29 Oct, 2024

Beloved Cork Pub to Close After 40 Years: What's Next for This 'Magical' Spot?


A beloved family-run pub near Blarney has shared the sad news that they will close their doors after 40 years...

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind

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28 Oct, 2024

Cork Pub Owner Benny McCabe's Wild Ride: From Punk to Philosophy, This Man's Story Will Blow Your Mind


Benny McCabe, 53, is a Cork native whose life story is as vibrant and diverse as the city he calls...

Marine Corps Marathon: Father-Son Duo Set to Conquer 26.2 Miles in Arlington

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27 Oct, 2024

Marine Corps Marathon: Father-Son Duo Set to Conquer 26.2 Miles in Arlington


Thousands of runners are clogging 26.2 miles of pavement in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, for the 49th annual Marine Corps...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth

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27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running 26.2 Miles for LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth

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27 Oct, 2024

Dublin Marathon: Why I'm Running For LGBTQ+ Youth


On Sunday, October 27, months of training will culminate in the Dublin Marathon, a 42.2km race through the heart of...

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs

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21 Oct, 2024

Early Voting in Illinois Expands: Dozens of New Sites Open in Chicago Suburbs


Early voting in Illinois for 2024 is well underway, with dozens more sites opening Monday as Election Day quickly approaches....

Rochford Sports Awards: Local Heroes Honored for Sporting Excellence

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19 Oct, 2024

Rochford Sports Awards: Local Heroes Honored for Sporting Excellence


The sporting communities of Rochford and Brentwood came together for a night of recognition and celebration as the winners of...

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Beaches Home, Spreading to Neighbouring Houses

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18 Oct, 2024

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Beaches Home, Spreading to Neighbouring Houses


A residential three-alarm fire that spread to surrounding homes and caused extensive damage in the Beaches is under investigation. Toronto...

Student Dies at UEA Sportspark Gym: Investigation Underway

Local

17 Oct, 2024

Student Dies at UEA Sportspark Gym: Investigation Underway


Emergency services were called to the University of East Anglia’s Sportspark in response to calls involving a man who had...

Sydney University: Three Hospitalized After Chemical Explosion

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15 Oct, 2024

Sydney University: Three Hospitalized After Chemical Explosion


Three people have been transported to hospital following a chemical reaction outside the University of Sydney Sports Aquatic Centre in...

Limerick Mourns: Recent Deaths and Funeral Arrangements Announced

Local

15 Oct, 2024

Limerick Mourns: Recent Deaths and Funeral Arrangements Announced


The Limerick community is mourning the loss of several residents, with recent death notices marking the passing of individuals who...

Ambulances Rush to Edinburgh Supermarket: What Happened at Hermiston Gait?

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14 Oct, 2024

Ambulances Rush to Edinburgh Supermarket: What Happened at Hermiston Gait?


Emergency services have raced to a scene outside a supermarket in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh. The Scottish...

Northern Lights Could Light Up Pittsburgh Skies Tonight: Here's What You Need To Know

Local

10 Oct, 2024

Northern Lights Could Light Up Pittsburgh Skies Tonight: Here's What You Need To Know


A large chunk of northern U.S. states could get a glimpse at the northern lights on Thursday night, according to...

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end

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6 Oct, 2024

Marathon de Québec: Les entraves à la circulation à prévoir ce week-end


Les déplacements seront perturbés dans certains secteurs de la ville de Québec ce week-end en raison de la tenue des...

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