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Carney meets with caucus ahead of jam-packed spring sitting

Liberal caucus members are meeting today ahead of the return of Parliament, led by a prime minister known for his high expectations and ambitious agenda.
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Carney meets with caucus ahead of jam-packed spring sitting

Liberal caucus members are meeting today ahead of the return of Parliament, led by a prime minister known for his high expectations and ambitious agenda.

Here's what Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5 would do in Ontario

The most significant legislation from Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives since winning their third straight majority is a sweeping bill that Premier Doug Ford says will protect the economy from tariffs, but which critics say will gut environmental protecti
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Here's what Doug Ford's controversial Bill 5 would do in Ontario

The most significant legislation from Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives since winning their third straight majority is a sweeping bill that Premier Doug Ford says will protect the economy from tariffs, but which critics say will gut environmental protection. 

Ontario man recounts ordeal after being stuck in Dominican Republic on 'bogus' drug charges

An Ontario man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic over accusations of smuggling drugs is recounting his 71-day ordeal in the Caribbean country. The charges were withdrawn in April.
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Ontario man recounts ordeal after being stuck in Dominican Republic on 'bogus' drug charges

An Ontario man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic over accusations of smuggling drugs is recounting his 71-day ordeal in the Caribbean country. The charges were withdrawn in April.

Parliament is returning after nearly 6 months away — and will look different than usual

Parliament will return on Monday after more than six months and will feel a little different than usual thanks to some unusual circumstances, including a visit by King Charles.
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Parliament is returning after nearly 6 months away — and will look different than usual

Parliament will return on Monday after more than six months and will feel a little different than usual thanks to some unusual circumstances, including a visit by King Charles.

Montreal police make 5 arrests in distraction thefts targeting seniors, jewelry

Police say thieves allegedly used a false pretence to approach their would-be victim, like asking for directions, and then would offer a worthless necklace or ring as a token of appreciation. That's when they would allegedly steal the jewelry worn by the vict
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Montreal police make 5 arrests in distraction thefts targeting seniors, jewelry

Police say thieves allegedly used a false pretence to approach their would-be victim, like asking for directions, and then would offer a worthless necklace or ring as a token of appreciation. That's when they would allegedly steal the jewelry worn by the victim.

Is Moose Jaw the next vacation hot spot? How Canadian tourism might benefit from Canada-U.S. rift

With fewer Canadians heading to the U.S., local tourism operators are hoping for a good summer. And the smaller cities and towns could see the greatest benefit.
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Is Moose Jaw the next vacation hot spot? How Canadian tourism might benefit from Canada-U.S. rift

With fewer Canadians heading to the U.S., local tourism operators are hoping for a good summer. And the smaller cities and towns could see the greatest benefit.

4 teenagers, 1 man killed in multi-vehicle crash near London, Ont., police say

Four teenagers and a man are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Friday near London, police said. The deceased were students and staff at Walkerton District Community School, according to Bluewater District School Board.
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4 teenagers, 1 man killed in multi-vehicle crash near London, Ont., police say

Four teenagers and a man are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on Friday near London, police said. The deceased were students and staff at Walkerton District Community School, according to Bluewater District School Board.

Little lighthouse found in B.C. thrift store illuminates N.S. family connections

The search for an office lamp at a thrift store in Maple Ridge, B.C., has resulted in an outpouring of interest online and shed light on family ties thousands of kilometres away.
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Little lighthouse found in B.C. thrift store illuminates N.S. family connections

The search for an office lamp at a thrift store in Maple Ridge, B.C., has resulted in an outpouring of interest online and shed light on family ties thousands of kilometres away.

Alain Bellefeuille guilty of murder, attempted murder in shooting of 3 Ontario police officers

It took the jury a little more than a day to reach their verdict in the trial of Alain Bellefeuille — guilty as charged for the first-degree murder of Sgt. Eric Mueller and the attempted murder of two other officers who were entering Bellefeuille's home i
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Alain Bellefeuille guilty of murder, attempted murder in shooting of 3 Ontario police officers

It took the jury a little more than a day to reach their verdict in the trial of Alain Bellefeuille — guilty as charged for the first-degree murder of Sgt. Eric Mueller and the attempted murder of two other officers who were entering Bellefeuille's home in the early morning hours of May 11, 2023.

Quebec man accused of sexual assault in Labrador avoids trial due to delays

The case is the latest in Newfoundland and Labrador in recent months to be dismissed on the Jordan application.
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Quebec man accused of sexual assault in Labrador avoids trial due to delays

The case is the latest in Newfoundland and Labrador in recent months to be dismissed on the Jordan application.

98-year-old Manitoba twins happy to still be teasing, living next door to each other

Kay Rempel and Marie Chipilski might be 98 years old, but the identical twin sisters say they still have some growing up to do.
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98-year-old Manitoba twins happy to still be teasing, living next door to each other

Kay Rempel and Marie Chipilski might be 98 years old, but the identical twin sisters say they still have some growing up to do.

Is Moose Jaw the next vacation hotspot? How Canadian tourism might benefit from Canada-U.S. rift

With fewer Canadians heading to the U.S., local tourism operators are hoping for a good summer. And the smaller cities and towns could see the greatest benefit.
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Is Moose Jaw the next vacation hotspot? How Canadian tourism might benefit from Canada-U.S. rift

With fewer Canadians heading to the U.S., local tourism operators are hoping for a good summer. And the smaller cities and towns could see the greatest benefit.

Alain Bellefeuille guilty of murder, attempted murder of police

The man accused of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shooting of three Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers during a wellness check at his eastern Ontario home in 2023 has been found guilty.
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Alain Bellefeuille guilty of murder, attempted murder of police

The man accused of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shooting of three Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers during a wellness check at his eastern Ontario home in 2023 has been found guilty.

Eastern Canadians are asking: What's with this crappy weather?

For days it's been rainy and cool across much of southern Ontario stretching into the Maritimes, which leaves some wondering when they'll see any spring-like weather.
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Eastern Canadians are asking: What's with this crappy weather?

For days it's been rainy and cool across much of southern Ontario stretching into the Maritimes, which leaves some wondering when they'll see any spring-like weather.

Mounties investigating after 2nd ostrich dies on B.C. farm facing cull order

RCMP say they are investigating after a second ostrich was found dead in suspicious circumstances on a B.C. farm where roughly 400 of the birds have been ordered killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
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Mounties investigating after 2nd ostrich dies on B.C. farm facing cull order

RCMP say they are investigating after a second ostrich was found dead in suspicious circumstances on a B.C. farm where roughly 400 of the birds have been ordered killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Why this Quebec city walked back its decision to ban religious events in municipal spaces

After a conference centre used for years by the Muslim community came under city management, a debate ensued about who gets to use public spaces.
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Why this Quebec city walked back its decision to ban religious events in municipal spaces

After a conference centre used for years by the Muslim community came under city management, a debate ensued about who gets to use public spaces.

How a $300 plumbing problem morphed into a $50K flooding bill

Linda Mangalathu’s problems began with an issue many homeowners in Toronto are familiar with: a minor basement flood. Now, three weeks later, she’s had to move out of her Scarborough house, her front yard is a construction zone, and neither her contracto
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How a $300 plumbing problem morphed into a $50K flooding bill

Linda Mangalathu’s problems began with an issue many homeowners in Toronto are familiar with: a minor basement flood. Now, three weeks later, she’s had to move out of her Scarborough house, her front yard is a construction zone, and neither her contractor nor the city have yet discovered the source of the water that’s leaking into her home.

Winnipeg man sues former partner over $5M winning lottery ticket

A lawyer for a man who says his former girlfriend «ghosted» him after claiming a $5 million prize on a lottery ticket he bought will be in a Winnipeg court Friday, asking a judge for an order to prevent the woman from giving away any of her mon
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Winnipeg man sues former partner over $5M winning lottery ticket

A lawyer for a man who says his former girlfriend «ghosted» him after claiming a $5 million prize on a lottery ticket he bought will be in a Winnipeg court Friday, asking a judge for an order to prevent the woman from giving away any of her money or selling other assets.

Crown makes new push to have NHLer's text messages used as evidence at trial of ex-world junior hockey players

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to cover the latest developments from the sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players.
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Crown makes new push to have NHLer's text messages used as evidence at trial of ex-world junior hockey players

We're back at Superior Court in London, Ont., to cover the latest developments from the sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players.

First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down

First Nations leaders and environmental advocates are continuing to speak out against an Ontario bill aimed at speeding up development. In northern Ontario, home to the lucrative Ring of Fire mineral deposit, the stakes are higher than ever. Here's what loca
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First Nations leaders in Ontario's Ring of Fire region demand Bill 5 be struck down

First Nations leaders and environmental advocates are continuing to speak out against an Ontario bill aimed at speeding up development. In northern Ontario, home to the lucrative Ring of Fire mineral deposit, the stakes are higher than ever. Here's what local leaders say they're most concerned about, ahead of a second public hearing at Queen's Park on Monday.

Health P.E.I. spending thousands of dollars a month on private employment agencies, contracts reveal

Health P.E.I. has hired six senior managers through private employment agencies at costs ranging from $17,490 a month to $43,750 a month.
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Health P.E.I. spending thousands of dollars a month on private employment agencies, contracts reveal

Health P.E.I. has hired six senior managers through private employment agencies at costs ranging from $17,490 a month to $43,750 a month.

How do you get a Liberal and a Conservative to see eye-to-eye? Make them wait for a recount

As they await the results of a long and complicated recount, Liberal Anthony Germain and Conservative Jonathan Rowe are united in their desire to get this over with, once and for all.
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How do you get a Liberal and a Conservative to see eye-to-eye? Make them wait for a recount

As they await the results of a long and complicated recount, Liberal Anthony Germain and Conservative Jonathan Rowe are united in their desire to get this over with, once and for all.

Should ayahuasca be made legal? A N.S. religious freedom case tests that argument

A crucial element of ayahuasca, the component N,N-dimethyltryptamine, commonly called DMT, remains illegal in many countries including Canada, which lists it as prohibited in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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Should ayahuasca be made legal? A N.S. religious freedom case tests that argument

A crucial element of ayahuasca, the component N,N-dimethyltryptamine, commonly called DMT, remains illegal in many countries including Canada, which lists it as prohibited in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Reviving Quebec LNG project would be costly, likely unprofitable: new report

Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec's Saguenay region would be costly and likely unprofitable, a shareholder advocacy group says, as economic threats from the U.S. rekindle interest across the country in new pipelines.
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Reviving Quebec LNG project would be costly, likely unprofitable: new report

Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec's Saguenay region would be costly and likely unprofitable, a shareholder advocacy group says, as economic threats from the U.S. rekindle interest across the country in new pipelines.

'Shock' and 'panic' as new daycare operators in Alberta told they won't get funding after all

Albertans in the process of setting up new child-care facilities say they've had the rug pulled out from under them as the Alberta government abruptly informed them last week they would not qualify for grants under a federal-provincial agreement.
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'Shock' and 'panic' as new daycare operators in Alberta told they won't get funding after all

Albertans in the process of setting up new child-care facilities say they've had the rug pulled out from under them as the Alberta government abruptly informed them last week they would not qualify for grants under a federal-provincial agreement.

NHLer says he had 'no reason to lie' in text under scrutiny at trial of former world junior players

The Crown and defence teams spent much of Thursday sparring over whether a 2018 text message sent by witness Brett Howden should be admitted as evidence in the trial.
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NHLer says he had 'no reason to lie' in text under scrutiny at trial of former world junior players

The Crown and defence teams spent much of Thursday sparring over whether a 2018 text message sent by witness Brett Howden should be admitted as evidence in the trial.

'Rifts in families': Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows

Parents are feeling the strain as the measles outbreak grows, especially in southern Alberta. At a Lethbridge playground, they say they’re trying to keep kids safe and navigate touchy vaccine conversations, whether they’re pro-vaccines or not.
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'Rifts in families': Parents seek better talk on vaccines as measles outbreak grows

Parents are feeling the strain as the measles outbreak grows, especially in southern Alberta. At a Lethbridge playground, they say they’re trying to keep kids safe and navigate touchy vaccine conversations, whether they’re pro-vaccines or not.

Alberta separatism is in the spotlight. Not everyone is sold on sovereignty

The federal election result went down poorly in most of Alberta and it has fuelled fresh talk of separating from Canada. CBC’s Susan Ormiston spoke to Albertans about their frustrations and whether they’d want to separate if a referendum was held.
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Alberta separatism is in the spotlight. Not everyone is sold on sovereignty

The federal election result went down poorly in most of Alberta and it has fuelled fresh talk of separating from Canada. CBC’s Susan Ormiston spoke to Albertans about their frustrations and whether they’d want to separate if a referendum was held.