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Orcas off B.C. coast face 'high probability of extinction' if conditions don't change: report

There is an «urgent need for more robust actions» to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, says the report released by the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast Conservation Foundation on Monday.
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Orcas off B.C. coast face 'high probability of extinction' if conditions don't change: report

There is an «urgent need for more robust actions» to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, says the report released by the David Suzuki Foundation and Raincoast Conservation Foundation on Monday.

Woman killed in Manitoba student pilot crash was 'the essence of pure joy,' family says

The family of a 20-year-old woman killed in a mid-air plane crash between two students learning to fly near Steinbach, Man., on Tuesday morning says she had always dreamed of becoming a pilot, following in the footsteps of her father. 
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Woman killed in Manitoba student pilot crash was 'the essence of pure joy,' family says

The family of a 20-year-old woman killed in a mid-air plane crash between two students learning to fly near Steinbach, Man., on Tuesday morning says she had always dreamed of becoming a pilot, following in the footsteps of her father. 

Woman who was 1 of 2 student pilots killed in Manitoba plane crash was 'the essence of pure joy': family

The family of a 20-year-old woman killed in a mid-air plane crash between two students learning to fly near Steinbach, Man., on Tuesday morning says she had always dreamed of becoming a pilot, following in the footsteps of her father. 
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Woman who was 1 of 2 student pilots killed in Manitoba plane crash was 'the essence of pure joy': family

The family of a 20-year-old woman killed in a mid-air plane crash between two students learning to fly near Steinbach, Man., on Tuesday morning says she had always dreamed of becoming a pilot, following in the footsteps of her father. 

Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026

Nine provinces and one territory have signed on to an agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring.
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Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026

Nine provinces and one territory have signed on to an agreement that will allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring.

Hudson's Bay lender asks court to end lease deal with mall owner Ruby Liu

One of Hudson's Bay's biggest lenders says the department store chain has handled its liquidation so badly that a court should end a buzzy but fraught lease transaction the retailer signed with a B.C. billionaire and subject the company to even more oversigh
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Hudson's Bay lender asks court to end lease deal with mall owner Ruby Liu

One of Hudson's Bay's biggest lenders says the department store chain has handled its liquidation so badly that a court should end a buzzy but fraught lease transaction the retailer signed with a B.C. billionaire and subject the company to even more oversight as it winds down.

'Astonishing' increase in Lake Erie surface temperature this summer, scientist says

The surface temperature in the western basin of Lake Erie is currently 26 C, and in some places, it’s more than 30 C, according to data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA).
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'Astonishing' increase in Lake Erie surface temperature this summer, scientist says

The surface temperature in the western basin of Lake Erie is currently 26 C, and in some places, it’s more than 30 C, according to data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA).

RCMP release photos of suspects in explosion at B.C. cabinet minister's office

Police say an explosive device that blew open the door of a British Columbia cabinet minister's constituency office in North Vancouver was 'unsophisticated' and 'homemade.'
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RCMP release photos of suspects in explosion at B.C. cabinet minister's office

Police say an explosive device that blew open the door of a British Columbia cabinet minister's constituency office in North Vancouver was 'unsophisticated' and 'homemade.'

'Heartbreaking' mid-air crash leaves 2 student pilots dead near Steinbach in southern Manitoba

Two student pilots are dead after their small planes collided in mid-air Tuesday morning in southern Manitoba.
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'Heartbreaking' mid-air crash leaves 2 student pilots dead near Steinbach in southern Manitoba

Two student pilots are dead after their small planes collided in mid-air Tuesday morning in southern Manitoba.

Friends, family of central Alberta woman wait for answers after man charged with murder

Twyla Evans, 39, was last seen alive on the evening of Sept. 6, 2019. She left her home to go to the movies, but has never been seen since. Stan Cross, 49, has now been charged with first-degree murder in her death.
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Friends, family of central Alberta woman wait for answers after man charged with murder

Twyla Evans, 39, was last seen alive on the evening of Sept. 6, 2019. She left her home to go to the movies, but has never been seen since. Stan Cross, 49, has now been charged with first-degree murder in her death.

WestJet agent rejects First Nations elder's ID card, prevents him from boarding

Lawrence Douglas Corbiere says when he showed his status card as photo identification, a WestJet agent kept him on standby, saying the ID had expired. The ID card's expiration date is February 2029.
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WestJet agent rejects First Nations elder's ID card, prevents him from boarding

Lawrence Douglas Corbiere says when he showed his status card as photo identification, a WestJet agent kept him on standby, saying the ID had expired. The ID card's expiration date is February 2029.

A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify

The federal government is set to proceed with awarding a major defence contract despite industry concerns that its requirements are written in a way that all but assures a single American company is eligible.
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A major defence contract is set to favour U.S. supplier, despite Carney's promise to diversify

The federal government is set to proceed with awarding a major defence contract despite industry concerns that its requirements are written in a way that all but assures a single American company is eligible.

RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam

When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn't suspect she'd lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the
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RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam

When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn't suspect she'd lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the request, or provide only a partial refund. Some consumer advocates argue banks need to pay up in full.

Is Canada prepared for floods like the one that happened in Texas?

Last Friday’s major flooding event in Texas that killed 89 people, including numerous children, has left local communities shattered. Now, some may be turning an eye closer to home, asking if Canada is prepared for such an extreme weather event. 
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Is Canada prepared for floods like the one that happened in Texas?

Last Friday’s major flooding event in Texas that killed 89 people, including numerous children, has left local communities shattered. Now, some may be turning an eye closer to home, asking if Canada is prepared for such an extreme weather event. 

'Where do I go now?' Program for intimate partner violence victims in Nunavut cancelled

A medical program for victims of gender-based violence in Nunavut has ended, leaving those who attended it with few places to turn. The program was a pilot project and the Winnipeg Health Authority that ran the program says that because of space and resourc
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'Where do I go now?' Program for intimate partner violence victims in Nunavut cancelled

A medical program for victims of gender-based violence in Nunavut has ended, leaving those who attended it with few places to turn. The program was a pilot project and the Winnipeg Health Authority that ran the program says that because of space and resource limitations it can't continue. 

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.