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1999 Students' Letters Found in Winnipeg School Attic

A remarkable discovery in a Winnipeg school attic reveals heartfelt letters from 1999 students predicting the future, offering a poignant glimpse into childhood perspectives before the digital age.

U of A Building New 5,000-SQ-FT Art Gallery Space

The University of Alberta is transforming its campus with a state-of-the-art 5,000-square-foot gallery space, creating Alberta's largest university art museum and enhancing Edmonton's cultural landscape.

McGill's Flanders Fields Manuscripts Get UNESCO Nod

Historic handwritten copies of John McCrae's iconic war poem from McGill University archives gain UNESCO Memory of the World Programme recognition, preserving Canadian literary heritage for future generations.

Historic Altar Stone Returns to Base Borden Church

A remarkable piece of Canadian military history has found its permanent home at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Base Borden. Discover the story behind the restored altar stone with deep ties to local veterans and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Lee Miller's Legacy Beyond War Photography in Vancouver

Discover how the Polygon Gallery's new exhibition moves beyond Lee Miller's famous war photography to explore her multifaceted legacy as artist, muse, and culinary innovator in a groundbreaking Vancouver showcase.

BC Artist Paints Strangers' Sources of Happiness

A Vancouver Island woman is spreading happiness across British Columbia by creating personalized paintings of what brings joy to complete strangers in her unique social art project.

Swifties Swarm German Museum for Ophelia Painting

Taylor Swift fans are flocking to a German art museum in unprecedented numbers after the pop superstar name-dropped a famous Pre-Raphaelite painting in her latest album, creating a cultural phenomenon that's breaking attendance records.

Woke Movement Targets Canadian Hero Matthew Begbie

The legacy of Sir Matthew Begbie, British Columbia's first chief justice, is under fire as activists demand removal of his name from landmarks. Discover the complex story behind Canada's latest historical controversy.

Massive Rabbit Sculpture Unveiled at U of Regina

The University of Regina unveils a stunning 14-foot-tall rabbit sculpture, 'Miyohtwāw,' creating a new cultural landmark that celebrates Indigenous storytelling and public art.

Chinese Calligraphy Album Sells for $1.3 Million

A historic Chinese calligraphy album by renowned artist Wang Xizhi shattered expectations, fetching over $1.3 million CAD at recent international auction, highlighting growing global demand for classical Asian art.

Scrap Metal Transformed into Art at Ottawa's Lansdowne

Discover how a Canadian artist is turning industrial scrap metal into breathtaking sculptures at Ottawa's Lansdowne Park, creating environmental art that captivates visitors and promotes sustainability.

BC man charged in historical Ontario sex assaults

A British Columbia man has been charged in connection with multiple historical sexual assaults in southwestern Ontario, marking a significant development in cold case investigations spanning several communities.

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