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Her autistic son gets help from school support staff. Quebec's budget cuts could take it away

Parents of students with particular needs are concerned about the impacts of budget compressions announced by Quebec's Education Ministry in mid-June. School boards, school service centres and unions say all parents should be worried.
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Her autistic son gets help from school support staff. Quebec's budget cuts could take it away

Parents of students with particular needs are concerned about the impacts of budget compressions announced by Quebec's Education Ministry in mid-June. School boards, school service centres and unions say all parents should be worried.

Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities

Two charities that help organ transplant patients say it's time that provincial governments rethink the way they offer housing support for patients who must temporarily move to access treatment.
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Temporary housing unaffordable for organ transplant patients, say charities

Two charities that help organ transplant patients say it's time that provincial governments rethink the way they offer housing support for patients who must temporarily move to access treatment.

Coldplay fans concerned about new Rogers Stadium ahead of band's Toronto shows

Coldplay fans are gearing up to watch the British rock band perform this week in Toronto, but some say they are concerned after mixed reviews about Rogers Stadium, the concert's venue.
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Coldplay fans concerned about new Rogers Stadium ahead of band's Toronto shows

Coldplay fans are gearing up to watch the British rock band perform this week in Toronto, but some say they are concerned after mixed reviews about Rogers Stadium, the concert's venue.

Safety concerns still linger as Lac-Mégantic, Que. marks 12th anniversary of rail tragedy

On the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic Que., one advocate says not enough has been done to ensure the town's some 6,000 residents are safe from future disasters.
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Safety concerns still linger as Lac-Mégantic, Que. marks 12th anniversary of rail tragedy

On the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic Que., one advocate says not enough has been done to ensure the town's some 6,000 residents are safe from future disasters.

Convicted murderer, 69, escapes prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.

The Correctional Service of Canada said the convicted killer was unaccounted for during the 10 p.m. count on Saturday, in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.
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Convicted murderer, 69, escapes prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.

The Correctional Service of Canada said the convicted killer was unaccounted for during the 10 p.m. count on Saturday, in the minimum-security unit at Archambault Institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Que.

'It weighs on you': Ontario wildland firefighters being overworked due to lack of resources, union says

The union for Ontario's wildland firefighters is calling for a funding increase as they struggle with a lack of resources during a particularly trying season. «As summers go on and fires get more intense with the heat, so too does our fatigue,» sa
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'It weighs on you': Ontario wildland firefighters being overworked due to lack of resources, union says

The union for Ontario's wildland firefighters is calling for a funding increase as they struggle with a lack of resources during a particularly trying season. «As summers go on and fires get more intense with the heat, so too does our fatigue,» says a wildfire crew leader who's VP of the local OPSEU union.

Sask.'s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it's getting worse in Ont. and B.C.

Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.
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Sask.'s mortgage delinquency rate is highest among provinces, but it's getting worse in Ont. and B.C.

Many homeowners across the country are falling behind on mortgage payments.

Calgary Stampede: What the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' says about the economy

It's been a tough rodeo for Canada's economy so far this year, ever since U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a tumultuous trade war with wide-ranging impacts on consumer spending, jobs and travel plans. But those economic worries seem largely in the rearvie
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Calgary Stampede: What the 'Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth' says about the economy

It's been a tough rodeo for Canada's economy so far this year, ever since U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a tumultuous trade war with wide-ranging impacts on consumer spending, jobs and travel plans. But those economic worries seem largely in the rearview mirror, at least in Alberta, as the 10-day long Calgary Stampede begins.

As a refugee, I learned what it means to be Canadian in a small Prairie community

Vien Huynh-Lee’s family came to Canada as refugees from Vietnam and moved to Manitoba. Despite the challenges of living in a place so different from Vietnam, they found a home in this rural community.
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As a refugee, I learned what it means to be Canadian in a small Prairie community

Vien Huynh-Lee’s family came to Canada as refugees from Vietnam and moved to Manitoba. Despite the challenges of living in a place so different from Vietnam, they found a home in this rural community.

Jonathan Toews's healing journey: From long COVID back to the NHL

Researchers working on treatments and cures for long COVID are closely watching newly signed Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews's healing journey. Toews is returning to the NHL this coming season after a two-year absence, as he worked to manage debilitatin
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Jonathan Toews's healing journey: From long COVID back to the NHL

Researchers working on treatments and cures for long COVID are closely watching newly signed Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews's healing journey. Toews is returning to the NHL this coming season after a two-year absence, as he worked to manage debilitating long COVID symptoms.

Ottawa man jumped into river to save 8-year-old boy and man from drowning

David Hickey jumped into the Ottawa River on Wednesday to rescue a 27-year-old man and an eight-year-old boy from drowning. He couldn't save the boy's father.
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Ottawa man jumped into river to save 8-year-old boy and man from drowning

David Hickey jumped into the Ottawa River on Wednesday to rescue a 27-year-old man and an eight-year-old boy from drowning. He couldn't save the boy's father.

Wabana, N.L., lifts boil water advisory for first time in 25 years

An unhealthy water service in the Town of Wabana is slowly being cleaned up, with 150 households being removed this week from a quarter-century-old boil order.
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Wabana, N.L., lifts boil water advisory for first time in 25 years

An unhealthy water service in the Town of Wabana is slowly being cleaned up, with 150 households being removed this week from a quarter-century-old boil order.

Judge denies bail for 2 men accused of looting during wildfire evacuation in La Ronge, Sask.

Two men accused of looting in La Ronge during the wildfire evacuation in June are staying in jail.
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Judge denies bail for 2 men accused of looting during wildfire evacuation in La Ronge, Sask.

Two men accused of looting in La Ronge during the wildfire evacuation in June are staying in jail.

Operations back to normal after multiple Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Operations are back to normal after multiple Canadian airports faced bomb threats Thursday morning that grounded flights and were expected to cause widespread delays, according to air traffic control manager Nav Canada.
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Operations back to normal after multiple Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Operations are back to normal after multiple Canadian airports faced bomb threats Thursday morning that grounded flights and were expected to cause widespread delays, according to air traffic control manager Nav Canada.

New charge laid against Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler last month

The mother, who cannot be identified because of a publication ban that protects the identity of her daughter, had previously been charged with child abandonment. Prosecutors on Thursday laid a new charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm to the chi
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New charge laid against Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler last month

The mother, who cannot be identified because of a publication ban that protects the identity of her daughter, had previously been charged with child abandonment. Prosecutors on Thursday laid a new charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm to the child.

Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with chronic pain

Peer support groups for people with chronic pain are cropping up across Canada, as advocates work to break down the stigma surrounding the invisible condition.
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Suffering in silence no more: How peer support helps people with chronic pain

Peer support groups for people with chronic pain are cropping up across Canada, as advocates work to break down the stigma surrounding the invisible condition.

City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.
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City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.