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Alberta bans school library books it deems sexually explicit

Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but says the announcement is not about book banning.
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Alberta bans school library books it deems sexually explicit

Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but says the announcement is not about book banning.

Alberta school libraries must pull explicit content from their shelves starting Oct. 1, minister says

Education minister says the province's new standards aren't about banning books but ensuring kids aren't exposed to the wrong material for their age.
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Alberta school libraries must pull explicit content from their shelves starting Oct. 1, minister says

Education minister says the province's new standards aren't about banning books but ensuring kids aren't exposed to the wrong material for their age.

Hydro-Québec suspends survey work at Labrador's Gull Island as Innu protesters block access

Hydro-Québec says it's suspending geotechnical work at Gull Island after several members of Labrador's Innu community blocked the area in protest.
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Hydro-Québec suspends survey work at Labrador's Gull Island as Innu protesters block access

Hydro-Québec says it's suspending geotechnical work at Gull Island after several members of Labrador's Innu community blocked the area in protest.

Should Tim Hortons repay all Canadians promised a boat? This Ottawa man thinks so

In June, a judge authorized a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons after the company mistakenly told thousands of customers — including Ottawa's Michel Leveillee — that they'd won a boat and a trailer. But Leveillee is frustrated that the lawsuit onl
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Should Tim Hortons repay all Canadians promised a boat? This Ottawa man thinks so

In June, a judge authorized a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons after the company mistakenly told thousands of customers — including Ottawa's Michel Leveillee — that they'd won a boat and a trailer. But Leveillee is frustrated that the lawsuit only covers Quebec residents.

Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban

Sonu De'cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners «underground,» and that these exotic cats won't receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the vet. 
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Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban

Sonu De'cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners «underground,» and that these exotic cats won't receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the vet. 

B.C. man arrested after scam sees $500K in City of Hamilton funds sent to fake vendor

A 32-year-old Surrey, B.C., man has been arrested and charged in connection with a cyber scam that prompted half a million dollars in city funds to be sent to a fake vendor, police say.
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B.C. man arrested after scam sees $500K in City of Hamilton funds sent to fake vendor

A 32-year-old Surrey, B.C., man has been arrested and charged in connection with a cyber scam that prompted half a million dollars in city funds to be sent to a fake vendor, police say.

Family of Sask. landlord shot after contentious eviction says system failed him

A Prince Albert landlord is recovering in hospital after a shooting his family believes stemmed from a contentious eviction.
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Family of Sask. landlord shot after contentious eviction says system failed him

A Prince Albert landlord is recovering in hospital after a shooting his family believes stemmed from a contentious eviction.

Teen charged with attempted murder as police rule out animal attack on young girl

A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault after an attack on a young girl in Quadeville, Ont., that provincial police initially said was likely caused by an animal.
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Teen charged with attempted murder as police rule out animal attack on young girl

A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault after an attack on a young girl in Quadeville, Ont., that provincial police initially said was likely caused by an animal.

The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels 

Boycotts often wane over time as people lose interest and return to old habits. But many Canadians’ resolve to boycott the U.S., and focus on Canadian products has remained strong, thanks to Trump's prolonged trade war.
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The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels 

Boycotts often wane over time as people lose interest and return to old habits. But many Canadians’ resolve to boycott the U.S., and focus on Canadian products has remained strong, thanks to Trump's prolonged trade war.

5 expert tips to protect yourself from financial fraud when the banks won't

Cybersecurity expert Claudiu Popa says financial institutions could do much more to protect customers from bank fraud in Canada. He urges people to follow these five tips to protect themselves.
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5 expert tips to protect yourself from financial fraud when the banks won't

Cybersecurity expert Claudiu Popa says financial institutions could do much more to protect customers from bank fraud in Canada. He urges people to follow these five tips to protect themselves.

That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI

A series of AI-generated videos that show a white man complaining about how difficult it is to get a job in Canada have been taken down by TikTok, following inquiries made by the CBC News Visual Investigations team.
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That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI

A series of AI-generated videos that show a white man complaining about how difficult it is to get a job in Canada have been taken down by TikTok, following inquiries made by the CBC News Visual Investigations team.

Most of Nova Scotia's universities are in the red. Here's why, and what's next

Nova Scotia's universities are planning cuts, program reviews and tuition increases to grapple with budget shortfalls over the coming year.
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Most of Nova Scotia's universities are in the red. Here's why, and what's next

Nova Scotia's universities are planning cuts, program reviews and tuition increases to grapple with budget shortfalls over the coming year.

Newcomers vs. born-and-raised Albertans: Turns out, they're not all that different

Conservatives have long fretted that international and interprovincial migrants will bring with them a tidal wave of views — and votes — at odds with traditional, right-leaning Alberta values. Some progressives, meanwhile, have been wishing and hoping fo
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Newcomers vs. born-and-raised Albertans: Turns out, they're not all that different

Conservatives have long fretted that international and interprovincial migrants will bring with them a tidal wave of views — and votes — at odds with traditional, right-leaning Alberta values. Some progressives, meanwhile, have been wishing and hoping for the day that happens. So far, it hasn't.

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.

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