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Woman killed in 'sadistic and cowardly' stabbing in Pickering, Ont., police say

Durham Regional Police say they have arrested a 13-year-old boy after a «sadistic and cowardly» stabbing that left a woman dead in Pickering on Thursday.
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Woman killed in 'sadistic and cowardly' stabbing in Pickering, Ont., police say

Durham Regional Police say they have arrested a 13-year-old boy after a «sadistic and cowardly» stabbing that left a woman dead in Pickering on Thursday.

Very eerie': Evacuees from Flin Flon, Man., describe sky engulfed by wildfire smoke

In the span of one day, the sky in Flin Flon, Man., went from a clear summer blue to shrouded in smoke, with air tasting like an ashtray.
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Very eerie': Evacuees from Flin Flon, Man., describe sky engulfed by wildfire smoke

In the span of one day, the sky in Flin Flon, Man., went from a clear summer blue to shrouded in smoke, with air tasting like an ashtray.

Accused abuser's trial will reveal 'sexual violence on an unrelenting scale,' Crown tells court

Evidence from 28 complainants who allege Michael Haaima preyed upon them — some when they were teen girls — will reveal a «predatory system of sexual violence,» the Crown said as his trial began Thursday in Kingston, Ont.
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Accused abuser's trial will reveal 'sexual violence on an unrelenting scale,' Crown tells court

Evidence from 28 complainants who allege Michael Haaima preyed upon them — some when they were teen girls — will reveal a «predatory system of sexual violence,» the Crown said as his trial began Thursday in Kingston, Ont.

Edmonton-area youth, 15, arrested for terrorism-related offence

An Edmonton-area youth, linked to a violent online network that targets vulnerable children, has been arrested for a terrorism-related offence, RCMP said Thursday.
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Edmonton-area youth, 15, arrested for terrorism-related offence

An Edmonton-area youth, linked to a violent online network that targets vulnerable children, has been arrested for a terrorism-related offence, RCMP said Thursday.

Woman dead after stabbing in Pickering, Ont., police warn nearby residents to shelter in place

A woman is dead after she was assaulted in Pickering on Thursday, Durham Regional Police say, and nearby residents are being asked to shelter in place as police search for a suspect.
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Woman dead after stabbing in Pickering, Ont., police warn nearby residents to shelter in place

A woman is dead after she was assaulted in Pickering on Thursday, Durham Regional Police say, and nearby residents are being asked to shelter in place as police search for a suspect.

A B.C. couple waited weeks to get their stillborn daughter's remains. Then, they were invoiced for her autopsy

A month after delivering their stillborn child, a couple received an invoice for her autopsy addressed to her by name. It revealed her remains had been waiting for pick up two weeks longer than necessary in the morgue. An expert says this is what can happen w
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A B.C. couple waited weeks to get their stillborn daughter's remains. Then, they were invoiced for her autopsy

A month after delivering their stillborn child, a couple received an invoice for her autopsy addressed to her by name. It revealed her remains had been waiting for pick up two weeks longer than necessary in the morgue. An expert says this is what can happen when you lack a clear system to care for families after stillbirth.

He called his parents to say hello while en route to Toronto. Then this international student disappeared

Sahil Kumar vanished in downtown Toronto nearly two weeks ago. His family in India worry that delays, lack of security footage and silence from authorities are standing in the way of finding him.
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He called his parents to say hello while en route to Toronto. Then this international student disappeared

Sahil Kumar vanished in downtown Toronto nearly two weeks ago. His family in India worry that delays, lack of security footage and silence from authorities are standing in the way of finding him.

Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder blow out Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win Western Conference 4-1 and reach NBA Finals.
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Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder blow out Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win Western Conference 4-1 and reach NBA Finals.

B.C.'s Official Opposition calls for changes to supportive housing following CBC investigation into death

British Columbia's Official Opposition is calling for widespread changes to supportive housing in the province following a CBC News investigation that revealed an 11-day delay in finding the body of a tenant.
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B.C.'s Official Opposition calls for changes to supportive housing following CBC investigation into death

British Columbia's Official Opposition is calling for widespread changes to supportive housing in the province following a CBC News investigation that revealed an 11-day delay in finding the body of a tenant.

Doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation banning certain gender-affirming treatments for children under the age of 16, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.
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Doctors group challenging constitutionality of Alberta transgender law

A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation banning certain gender-affirming treatments for children under the age of 16, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.

Human smugglers sentenced to 10 years, 6½ years after family froze to death at Manitoba-U.S. border

Two human smugglers convicted after a family of four froze to death trying to cross the border from Manitoba into the U.S. have been sentenced, with the ringleader of the plot set to spend just over 10 years in prison.
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Human smugglers sentenced to 10 years, 6½ years after family froze to death at Manitoba-U.S. border

Two human smugglers convicted after a family of four froze to death trying to cross the border from Manitoba into the U.S. have been sentenced, with the ringleader of the plot set to spend just over 10 years in prison.

10 years sober, N.B. man runs support group for teens battling addiction

Ten years ago, Tim Durling was battling a drug addiction, on the run from the police and separated from his children. Today, he has a thriving business and runs a weekly support group for teens battling addiction.
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10 years sober, N.B. man runs support group for teens battling addiction

Ten years ago, Tim Durling was battling a drug addiction, on the run from the police and separated from his children. Today, he has a thriving business and runs a weekly support group for teens battling addiction.

'Seeking a Physician': 96 and doctorless, N.S. senior turns to the classifieds

Dorothy Lamont, 96, lives independently in her downtown Dartmouth home, still growing her own vegetables in her backyard every summer. But her biggest worry is not having a family doctor.
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'Seeking a Physician': 96 and doctorless, N.S. senior turns to the classifieds

Dorothy Lamont, 96, lives independently in her downtown Dartmouth home, still growing her own vegetables in her backyard every summer. But her biggest worry is not having a family doctor.

How a tipster tracked a U.S. fugitive 'psychic' to Toronto after a 21-year search

An internet sleuth pointed authorities to the whereabouts of a longtime U.S. fugitive leading a double life in Ontario. CBC News has pieced together new details about the anonymous tip that led Toronto police earlier this year to apprehend Patrick Lutts Jr.,
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How a tipster tracked a U.S. fugitive 'psychic' to Toronto after a 21-year search

An internet sleuth pointed authorities to the whereabouts of a longtime U.S. fugitive leading a double life in Ontario. CBC News has pieced together new details about the anonymous tip that led Toronto police earlier this year to apprehend Patrick Lutts Jr., more than two decades after he vanished.

Decision coming in trial of developers accused of defrauding investors out of retirement savings

Years after they lost tens of thousands of dollars by investing with Fortress Real Developments, several investors are hoping to see the company’s principals found guilty of criminal fraud in Toronto Wednesday.
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Decision coming in trial of developers accused of defrauding investors out of retirement savings

Years after they lost tens of thousands of dollars by investing with Fortress Real Developments, several investors are hoping to see the company’s principals found guilty of criminal fraud in Toronto Wednesday.