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Sophie Gregoire Trudeau signs two-book deal with Penguin Random House Canada

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau signs two-book deal with Penguin Random House Canada

OTTAWA — Sophie Gregoire Trudeau has signed a two-book deal with Penguin Random House Canada. The first, "Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other," is set to be released next spring.
Saving books one repair at a time

Saving books one repair at a time

“Mending books is very zen for me. If I’ve done my job properly, good books continue to circulate, and patrons should never even know it was repaired in the first place.”
'Indiana Jones' swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

'Indiana Jones' swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers

CANNES, France (AP) — Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes on Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.
CNN's Amanpour criticizes network's decision to hold Trump town hall

CNN's Amanpour criticizes network's decision to hold Trump town hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran correspondent Christiane Amanpour became the most prominent CNN journalist to publicly criticize her network for airing last week's town hall with former President Donald Trump.
1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction

1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible sells for $38 million at NYC auction

NEW YORK (AP) — A 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible that is one of the world's oldest surviving biblical manuscripts sold for $38 million in New York on Wednesday.
Angelina Jolie unveils fashion venture aimed at sustainability, assisting refugees

Angelina Jolie unveils fashion venture aimed at sustainability, assisting refugees

NEW YORK (AP) — Angelina Jolie announced a new fashion venture Wednesday aimed at allowing customers to participate in the making of their own creations with master tailors, pattern makers and artisans around the world while keeping discarded fabric out of landfills.
Could you sustain your family for 72 hours?

Could you sustain your family for 72 hours?

The Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority and the Bonnyville and District FCSS hosted community barbecues and information campaign on emergency preparedness with their partnering municipalities to raise awareness during Emergency Preparedness Week.
3 tips to get active in your golden years

3 tips to get active in your golden years

It's more important than ever to stay active, especially into our later decades.
Hiker's 'serious injury' on K-Country trail a stark reminder of public safety

Hiker's 'serious injury' on K-Country trail a stark reminder of public safety

“Just after 10:30 a.m., EMS paramedics did respond to the Troll Falls area to transport an adult male to Canmore General Hospital via ground ambulance,” said Adam Loria, Alberta Health Services public education officer. “[He was] in stable, non-life threatening condition, however, he did sustain a serious injury.”
Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides US faith leaders

Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides US faith leaders

As Republican-governed states across the nation advance myriad bills targeting transgender young people, America’s faith leaders are starkly divided in their assessment.
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