Family of Edmund Fitzgerald’s crew on hand as swimmers finish intended route to mark 50 years since sinking

The Old Mariners Church in Detroit, Mich., was a fitting end to honour an epic journey for a group of swimmers. A day earlier, they completed a swim that followed the intended route of the Edmund Fitzgerald, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the American freighter. “The Edmund Fitzgerald and all the mariners…

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Zellers returns — again — this time starting in Edmonton

A new incarnation of Zellers is set to open in Edmonton’s Londonderry Mall, after the defunct Hudson’s Bay Company transferred the discount retailer’s brand trademarks to the owner of Fairweather and International Clothiers, according to federal registries. Per the operator of the north Edmonton shopping centre, the former Hudson’s Bay location will be opening as a Zellers…

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Alberta’s transportation minister meets with Edmontonians on bike lanes – Edmonton

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s transportation minister is meeting with Edmontonians to discuss the future of bike lanes in the city. With some Denton neighbourhood residents claiming more consultation is needed, Minister Devin Dreeshen says he could make legislation changes to ensure that happens. About a dozen residents met with the…

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Canada needs to catch up with U.S. on job protection, minister says, in response to Chinese ferry deal

Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a B.C. Ferries’ contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to “catch up” with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the economy. Robertson says Ottawa is looking at a “buy Canada” policy, a strategy he says…

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