A youth group was stranded in Squamish because of the Air Canada strike

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The Air Canada strike has resulted in more than a few people looking for ways to get home, including a stranded Ukrainian youth group and their very extended jamboree. We hear from Julia Metelitsa, the co-director of the National Jamboree for PLAST — a Ukrainian Youth Association.

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Review: Ergobaby Metro 3 stroller should be your next purchase as a parent

National Post

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National Post

Review: Ergobaby Metro 3 stroller should be your next purchase as a parent

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Hurricane Erin diverts Bermuda-bound vacationers to Saint John — but they don't mind

CBC

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CBC

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