$12 million tab for Canada 150 birthday ads
Federal spending figures show Canada 150 advertising costing nearly $12 million so far, with $6.5 million for Char lotte town and Quebec conference ads on social and mainstream media. The Conservatives also fold War of 1812 bicentennial ads into Canada 150, adding about $5.2 million already spent. Heritage Department notes data cover 2010 to 2014 2015. Critics await full department figures on post 2015 spending.
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North Korea blasts U S sanctions over Sony attack
North Korea denounces U S sanctions tied to the Sony Pictures cyberattack, calling them groundless and vowing to defend sovereignty. The U S sanctioned 10 government officials and three entities including Pyongyang’s main intelligence agency, while Obama weighs state sponsor of terrorism designation.
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Winter weather grips Medicine Hat with dangerous cold
The Medicine Hat area faced a frigid weekend with heavy snow on Friday and Saturday, temperatures near minus 20 to minus 30 Celsius wind chills. An Extreme Cold Weather warning followed, with Sunday lows around minus 29 Celsius. police reported few accidents as residents stayed indoors.
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