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Henry the polar bear getting into his birthday treat on May 9, 2025, at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat in Ontario. (Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat/Facebook)
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Rural Nova Scotia radio station looks to amplify 2SLGBTQ+ voices
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Ottawa's PorchFest back in Osgoode as performers turn their porches into stages
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‘Dazzling Divas' from across the Maritimes showcase artistic swimming
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