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Matted Shih Tzu and pregnant guinea pig rescued as Hamilton area shelters warn of rising pet abandonments

Animal shelters in the Niagara and Hamilton region are seeing a record-breaking number of abandoned pets in the region.
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Matted Shih Tzu and pregnant guinea pig rescued as Hamilton area shelters warn of rising pet abandonments

Animal shelters in the Niagara and Hamilton region are seeing a record-breaking number of abandoned pets in the region.

Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new medical school in Brampton, Ont., in September. Here's what you need to know about the school's approach.
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Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new medical school in Brampton, Ont., in September. Here's what you need to know about the school's approach.

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden

«Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development,» the White House said in a
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Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden

«Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Grammy Award. He is a world-renowned advocate for Parkinson’s disease research and development,» the White House said in a statement announcing the recipients.

Parts of southern Ontario could see more than 40 cm of snow by Sunday

Parts of southern Ontario could receive snowfall of 20 to 40 centimetres or more by Sunday, Environment Canada warns. The following areas are under a snow squall warning: Newmarket, Georgina, northern York Region, Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale, Uxbridge, Be
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Parts of southern Ontario could see more than 40 cm of snow by Sunday

Parts of southern Ontario could receive snowfall of 20 to 40 centimetres or more by Sunday, Environment Canada warns. The following areas are under a snow squall warning: Newmarket, Georgina, northern York Region, Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale, Uxbridge, Beaverton, northern Durham Region and Orillia. 

Ex-Ontario MPP who became homeless says it's 'humbling' politicians rallying to move him out of shelter

Lorenzo Berardinetti spent three decades serving the people of Scarborough in suburban Toronto as a politician, but has now spent more than a year living without a home after falling on hard times. Local politicians have started a campaign to get him back on
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Ex-Ontario MPP who became homeless says it's 'humbling' politicians rallying to move him out of shelter

Lorenzo Berardinetti spent three decades serving the people of Scarborough in suburban Toronto as a politician, but has now spent more than a year living without a home after falling on hard times. Local politicians have started a campaign to get him back on his feet.

OPP charge 37-year-old man following viral Temiskaming Shores road rage incident

A 37-year-old man faces several charges related to a road rage incident in Temiskaming Shores on Monday.
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OPP charge 37-year-old man following viral Temiskaming Shores road rage incident

A 37-year-old man faces several charges related to a road rage incident in Temiskaming Shores on Monday.

Pickering city council moving meetings online due to threats, mayor says

Mayor Kevin Ashe announced the change in a nearly 13-minute video on the city's YouTube page on Dec. 30, 2024. The video highlights a number of incidents involving Coun. Lisa Robinson, before showing screenshots and airing audio of some graphic threats that A
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Pickering city council moving meetings online due to threats, mayor says

Mayor Kevin Ashe announced the change in a nearly 13-minute video on the city's YouTube page on Dec. 30, 2024. The video highlights a number of incidents involving Coun. Lisa Robinson, before showing screenshots and airing audio of some graphic threats that Ashe says councillors have received as a result.

Famous orca mother carrying body of another dead calf in act of grief: researchers

A mother killer whale who famously pushed the body of her dead newborn for 17 days in 2018 has lost another calf, and researchers say she is again carrying the body in an apparent act of grief.
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Famous orca mother carrying body of another dead calf in act of grief: researchers

A mother killer whale who famously pushed the body of her dead newborn for 17 days in 2018 has lost another calf, and researchers say she is again carrying the body in an apparent act of grief.

These tiny shards of glass are a sign of shifting drug use in Ottawa

As users turn toward smoking instead of injecting hard drugs, the number of glass pipes recovered on Ottawa’s streets has begun surpassing the number of needles.
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These tiny shards of glass are a sign of shifting drug use in Ottawa

As users turn toward smoking instead of injecting hard drugs, the number of glass pipes recovered on Ottawa’s streets has begun surpassing the number of needles.

AI and robotic arms flex new tech muscles to boost lagging home construction in Canada

Entrepreneurs who are adapting robotic arms used for manufacturing automobiles to help with homebuilding say the construction industry in Canada needs to innovate. Using robots to do more on construction sites could speed things up and help with the shortage
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AI and robotic arms flex new tech muscles to boost lagging home construction in Canada

Entrepreneurs who are adapting robotic arms used for manufacturing automobiles to help with homebuilding say the construction industry in Canada needs to innovate. Using robots to do more on construction sites could speed things up and help with the shortage of skilled labour.

Major Canadian airlines rank bottom of the pack for being on time, data shows

Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellatio
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Major Canadian airlines rank bottom of the pack for being on time, data shows

Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July.

Regina's first supervised consumption site approved by Health Canada

The Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre, located on 11th Avenue, announced the approval in a post on social media earlier this week. 
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Regina's first supervised consumption site approved by Health Canada

The Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre, located on 11th Avenue, announced the approval in a post on social media earlier this week. 

Toronto-area teen arrested over alleged plan to travel to join ISIS

RCMP recently applied for a terrorism peace bond to restrict the movements of the 18-year-old from Newmarket. Investigators have declined to provide details about the allegations and the accused.
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Toronto-area teen arrested over alleged plan to travel to join ISIS

RCMP recently applied for a terrorism peace bond to restrict the movements of the 18-year-old from Newmarket. Investigators have declined to provide details about the allegations and the accused.

Is prorogation coming? What 2025 could look like for the Liberal government

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. Here is a look at some of the scenarios that could play out in coming weeks.
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Is prorogation coming? What 2025 could look like for the Liberal government

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December. Here is a look at some of the scenarios that could play out in coming weeks.

Feds promised to test a new 'automatic' tax filing service — but recycled an old program

The federal government promised to «pilot a new automatic [tax] filing service» in 2024 to help get benefits to low- and fixed-income Canadians — but ended up recycling a program from the year before that saw little uptake.
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Feds promised to test a new 'automatic' tax filing service — but recycled an old program

The federal government promised to «pilot a new automatic [tax] filing service» in 2024 to help get benefits to low- and fixed-income Canadians — but ended up recycling a program from the year before that saw little uptake.

Victims of Calgary double homicide remembered as amazing mother and grandfather

It’s believed Ania Kaminski and her father, Stanislaw Wardzala, were killed by Ania's spouse, 38-year-old Benedict Kaminski, last weekend in an attack that police called targeted and domestic in nature.
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Victims of Calgary double homicide remembered as amazing mother and grandfather

It’s believed Ania Kaminski and her father, Stanislaw Wardzala, were killed by Ania's spouse, 38-year-old Benedict Kaminski, last weekend in an attack that police called targeted and domestic in nature.

Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety

Ucluelet RCMP Const. Mark Macdonnell said when he received the report about a sea lion on the highway nearly 10 kilometres inland from the ocean, he was skeptical.
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Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety

Ucluelet RCMP Const. Mark Macdonnell said when he received the report about a sea lion on the highway nearly 10 kilometres inland from the ocean, he was skeptical.

Parents say 'trust your gut' after infant sent home from hospital later diagnosed with meningitis

For Katelynn Hawes and Quentin Brunelle, it should have been their baby's first Christmas celebration at home with her big brother. Instead, the family has spent much of the holidays in hospitals as their nearly three-month-old daughter Evalynn battles a cas
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Parents say 'trust your gut' after infant sent home from hospital later diagnosed with meningitis

For Katelynn Hawes and Quentin Brunelle, it should have been their baby's first Christmas celebration at home with her big brother. Instead, the family has spent much of the holidays in hospitals as their nearly three-month-old daughter Evalynn battles a case of bacterial meningitis — one they say should have been caught by medical professionals sooner, and has left her with what's feared to be lasting damage. 

Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island were destroyed by a large fire, Port McNeill Fire Rescue said Tuesday morning.
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Fire destroys buildings, parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island were destroyed by a large fire, Port McNeill Fire Rescue said Tuesday morning.

Quebec Liberal caucus wants Trudeau to resign: sources

Quebec MPs are adding to the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside as leader. The province's caucus chair, Stéphane Lauzon, consulted with MPs individually over the holidays and communicated the caucus position to its national leadership, a
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Quebec Liberal caucus wants Trudeau to resign: sources

Quebec MPs are adding to the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside as leader. The province's caucus chair, Stéphane Lauzon, consulted with MPs individually over the holidays and communicated the caucus position to its national leadership, according to sources who spoke to CBC News.

Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacher

A school division in southern Alberta says one of its teachers, who was a victim in a double homicide over the weekend, will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students.
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Victim in Calgary double homicide identified by school division as elementary teacher

A school division in southern Alberta says one of its teachers, who was a victim in a double homicide over the weekend, will be deeply missed by colleagues, friends and students.

Quebec Liberal caucus want Trudeau to resign: sources

Quebec MPs are adding to the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside as leader. The province's caucus chair, Stéphane Lauzon, consulted with MPs individually over the holidays and communicated the caucus position to its national leadership, a
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Quebec Liberal caucus want Trudeau to resign: sources

Quebec MPs are adding to the pressure on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step aside as leader. The province's caucus chair, Stéphane Lauzon, consulted with MPs individually over the holidays and communicated the caucus position to its national leadership, according to sources who spoke to CBC News.

Fire destroys parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove, fire department says

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island were destroyed by a large fire, Port McNeill Fire Rescue said Tuesday morning.
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Fire destroys parts of historic boardwalk in Vancouver Island's Telegraph Cove, fire department says

Parts of the historic boardwalk in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island were destroyed by a large fire, Port McNeill Fire Rescue said Tuesday morning.

B.C. family mourns matriarch who died after fire forced her out of her home on Christmas Day

An Indigenous family in Prince Rupert, B.C., is mourning the death of a beloved grandmother and family fixture. Juanita Hill, 71, died after she fell in the hotel room she was staying in after a Christmas Day fire forced her and her family from their apartmen
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B.C. family mourns matriarch who died after fire forced her out of her home on Christmas Day

An Indigenous family in Prince Rupert, B.C., is mourning the death of a beloved grandmother and family fixture. Juanita Hill, 71, died after she fell in the hotel room she was staying in after a Christmas Day fire forced her and her family from their apartment.

Fuelled by their progress, this Montrealer dedicated her career to empowering youth

Joan Kirton spent her life helping youth at the Batshaw Youth and Family Centres, drawn to the “bad ones” because she saw their potential for growth and change.
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Fuelled by their progress, this Montrealer dedicated her career to empowering youth

Joan Kirton spent her life helping youth at the Batshaw Youth and Family Centres, drawn to the “bad ones” because she saw their potential for growth and change.

5 modern parenting trends we're more than ready to ditch in 2025

What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora kids and «sharenting» to baking goldfish crackers from scratch, here are the modern parenting trends we're happy to say «see ya» to in 2025.
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5 modern parenting trends we're more than ready to ditch in 2025

What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora kids and «sharenting» to baking goldfish crackers from scratch, here are the modern parenting trends we're happy to say «see ya» to in 2025.

Double homicide suspect found dead near Calgary

The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday.
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Double homicide suspect found dead near Calgary

The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday.

Double homicide suspect found dead near Calgary after police issued emergency alert

The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday.
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Double homicide suspect found dead near Calgary after police issued emergency alert

The body of the suspect in the weekend deaths of two people — a woman in her 30s and a man in his 70s — at separate locations in Calgary was found northwest of the city after police issued a dangerous person alert on Monday.

Calgary police cancel dangerous person alert, double homicide suspect found dead

A dangerous person alert issued by Calgary police for the city and surrounding area on Monday was cancelled after police found the suspect dead near the community of Water Valley, 62 kilometres northwest of Calgary.
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Calgary police cancel dangerous person alert, double homicide suspect found dead

A dangerous person alert issued by Calgary police for the city and surrounding area on Monday was cancelled after police found the suspect dead near the community of Water Valley, 62 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

Polls show waning interest in climate change among B.C. voters

Even as British Columbians felt the direct impact of climate change in 2024, much of the provincial election campaign focused on flashpoint issues like the cost of housing and toxic drugs. Polls have consistently shown over the last year that climate change h
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Polls show waning interest in climate change among B.C. voters

Even as British Columbians felt the direct impact of climate change in 2024, much of the provincial election campaign focused on flashpoint issues like the cost of housing and toxic drugs. Polls have consistently shown over the last year that climate change has fallen well behind other issues in B.C.