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Winnipeg man admits to killing four women, argues he's not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers of Jeremy Skibicki have admitted in court the accused killed four Indigenous women, but argues he is not criminally responsible for the deaths by way of mental disorder – this latest development has triggered a judge-alone trial rather than
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Winnipeg man admits to killing four women, argues he's not criminally responsible

Defence lawyers of Jeremy Skibicki have admitted in court the accused killed four Indigenous women, but argues he is not criminally responsible for the deaths by way of mental disorder – this latest development has triggered a judge-alone trial rather than a jury trial.

U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here's what is happening in Canada

In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospital
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U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here's what is happening in Canada

In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospitals, and experts point to studies suggesting what's good for the firms’ bottom line may not help patient care.

This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change

For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario.
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This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change

For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario.

Another public consultation? Skepticism grows as Alberta launches survey on auto insurance

After months of pointing at big changes to come, the province says legislation to reform Alberta's auto insurance system could be coming this fall.
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Another public consultation? Skepticism grows as Alberta launches survey on auto insurance

After months of pointing at big changes to come, the province says legislation to reform Alberta's auto insurance system could be coming this fall.

In face of extreme weather, Canadians increasingly turn to crowdfunding for help

Families and small businesses in Canada are increasingly turning to crowdfunding for financial support as they struggle to recover from the damage wrought by floods, wildfires and storms, new data shows.
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In face of extreme weather, Canadians increasingly turn to crowdfunding for help

Families and small businesses in Canada are increasingly turning to crowdfunding for financial support as they struggle to recover from the damage wrought by floods, wildfires and storms, new data shows.

Ontario family releases statement on infant son, grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash

An Ontario family says they are 'reeling' in 'profound grief' after losing their three-month-old son and parents visiting from India in a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby last Monday.
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Ontario family releases statement on infant son, grandparents killed in wrong-way Highway 401 crash

An Ontario family says they are 'reeling' in 'profound grief' after losing their three-month-old son and parents visiting from India in a wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby last Monday.

Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sites

The Ontario government will require large construction sites in the province to provide menstrual products as part of an omnibus bill set to be introduced Monday.
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Ontario to require menstrual products on construction sites

The Ontario government will require large construction sites in the province to provide menstrual products as part of an omnibus bill set to be introduced Monday.

Sentencing hearing expected for owner of dogs who fatally attacked Calgary woman

The owner of three Calgary dogs that got loose and fatally mauled a woman in 2022 will be sentenced Monday.
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Sentencing hearing expected for owner of dogs who fatally attacked Calgary woman

The owner of three Calgary dogs that got loose and fatally mauled a woman in 2022 will be sentenced Monday.

Stamp prices rise for the third time in five years amid financial woes for Canada Post

Canada Post is increasing stamp prices for the third time since 2019, a move the Crown corporation says is a «reality» of its sales-based revenue structure.
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Stamp prices rise for the third time in five years amid financial woes for Canada Post

Canada Post is increasing stamp prices for the third time since 2019, a move the Crown corporation says is a «reality» of its sales-based revenue structure.

This mom took her 14-year-old daughter off life support. She says her suicide was preventable

Darcel Lidd didn't want to die. Her mother says she is certain of that. What she wanted, Miriam Lidd says, was help — assistance not readily available in her community on Labrador's northern coast.
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This mom took her 14-year-old daughter off life support. She says her suicide was preventable

Darcel Lidd didn't want to die. Her mother says she is certain of that. What she wanted, Miriam Lidd says, was help — assistance not readily available in her community on Labrador's northern coast.

Taylor Swift fan had concert tickets and a place to stay. Then Booking.com pulled the rug out from under her

A Taylor Swift fan from Montreal who secured accommodations for the pop star's Toronto concert found herself without a place to stay after Booking.com cancelled her reservations and refused to help find an affordable alternative. A legal expert says the renta
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Taylor Swift fan had concert tickets and a place to stay. Then Booking.com pulled the rug out from under her

A Taylor Swift fan from Montreal who secured accommodations for the pop star's Toronto concert found herself without a place to stay after Booking.com cancelled her reservations and refused to help find an affordable alternative. A legal expert says the rental booking site shirked its responsibilities by failing to help the Swiftie get what she was promised.

Nunavut residents frustrated as Canada Post closes loophole that allowed free Amazon shipping to small communities

Nunavummiut from several communities say they're reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end to a loophole customers utilized to access the service.
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Nunavut residents frustrated as Canada Post closes loophole that allowed free Amazon shipping to small communities

Nunavummiut from several communities say they're reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end to a loophole customers utilized to access the service.

Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen

Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members and honoured her late mother during separate ceremonies Sunday in Victoria as she wrapped up a three-day British Columbia West Coast royal visit.
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Princess Anne lays wreath at Battle of Atlantic ceremony; honours late Queen

Princess Anne saluted Canadian veterans and current forces members and honoured her late mother during separate ceremonies Sunday in Victoria as she wrapped up a three-day British Columbia West Coast royal visit.

India's foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals

India's Foreign Affairs Minister accused Canada of welcoming criminals from his country in response to the RCMP's recent arrests in a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries.
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India's foreign minister reacts to murder charges, claims Canada welcomes criminals

India's Foreign Affairs Minister accused Canada of welcoming criminals from his country in response to the RCMP's recent arrests in a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries.

'A tiny city:' Pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week

Pro-Palestinian activists have set up tents at universities in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal, following a wave of similar protests at campuses in the United States linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
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'A tiny city:' Pro-Palestinian campus protesters organize for another week

Pro-Palestinian activists have set up tents at universities in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Montreal, following a wave of similar protests at campuses in the United States linked to the Israel-Hamas war.

Amid climate change warnings, Canadians lukewarm on electric vehicles

Amid scientists' warnings that nations need to transition away from fossil fuels to limit climate change, Canadians are still lukewarm on electric vehicles, according to a study conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News.
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Amid climate change warnings, Canadians lukewarm on electric vehicles

Amid scientists' warnings that nations need to transition away from fossil fuels to limit climate change, Canadians are still lukewarm on electric vehicles, according to a study conducted by Nanos Research for CTV News.

15-year-old boy stabbed in Ottawa on Thursday dies

A 15-year old boy who was critically injured after a stabbing in Nepean on Thursday has died of his injuries, Ottawa's English public school board said Sunday.
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15-year-old boy stabbed in Ottawa on Thursday dies

A 15-year old boy who was critically injured after a stabbing in Nepean on Thursday has died of his injuries, Ottawa's English public school board said Sunday.

El Nino weakening doesn't mean cooler temperatures this summer, forecasters say

As Canadians brace themselves for summer temperatures, forecasters say a weakening El Nino cycle doesn’t mean relief from the heat.
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El Nino weakening doesn't mean cooler temperatures this summer, forecasters say

As Canadians brace themselves for summer temperatures, forecasters say a weakening El Nino cycle doesn’t mean relief from the heat.

Dash cam catches moment suspected drunk driver hits parked car, sends it careening into North Shore flower shop

Police say it’s fortunate no one was injured or killed in a collision at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford shopping centre Saturday evening that sent one vehicle careening into a flower shop and another into a set of concrete barriers outside a Winners s
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Dash cam catches moment suspected drunk driver hits parked car, sends it careening into North Shore flower shop

Police say it’s fortunate no one was injured or killed in a collision at North Vancouver’s Park and Tilford shopping centre Saturday evening that sent one vehicle careening into a flower shop and another into a set of concrete barriers outside a Winners store.

Ontario man, whose infant son and parents were killed in highway crash, can't bear to be at home

A survivor of a fatal wrong-way crash on the Highway 401 last week is speaking out for the first time, saying his family is «reeling» from the collision that claimed the lives of both of his parents and his son.
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Ontario man, whose infant son and parents were killed in highway crash, can't bear to be at home

A survivor of a fatal wrong-way crash on the Highway 401 last week is speaking out for the first time, saying his family is «reeling» from the collision that claimed the lives of both of his parents and his son.

B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library.
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B.C. man wants homes for thousands of books he soon won't be able to read

In the 10 years since John William started to lose his vision, he's been finding new ways to enjoy his vast personal library.

Canadians have 'fundamental right to live safely,' PM says after arrests in B.C. Sikh activist's killing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted Canada as a «rule-of-law country» in comments on Saturday about arrests made in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, as he sought to reassure Sikh Canadians that persecution won't be tolerated.
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Canadians have 'fundamental right to live safely,' PM says after arrests in B.C. Sikh activist's killing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted Canada as a «rule-of-law country» in comments on Saturday about arrests made in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, as he sought to reassure Sikh Canadians that persecution won't be tolerated.

'Bet's on': Eby and Smith make playful wager ahead of Canucks-Oilers playoff matchup

The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are joining in on the fun as hockey fans gear up for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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'Bet's on': Eby and Smith make playful wager ahead of Canucks-Oilers playoff matchup

The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta are joining in on the fun as hockey fans gear up for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

Princess Anne paid tribute to veterans buried at a cemetery in British Columbia today, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there.
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Princess Anne lays wreath at B.C. veteran's cemetery; receives 21-gun salute

Princess Anne paid tribute to veterans buried at a cemetery in British Columbia today, laying a wreath to honour the more than 2,500 military personnel and family members buried there.

London Drugs begins to gradually reopen stores after cyberattack

London Drugs says it is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada, six days after the retail and pharmacy chain shuttered all locations, due to a cybersecurity incident.
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London Drugs begins to gradually reopen stores after cyberattack

London Drugs says it is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada, six days after the retail and pharmacy chain shuttered all locations, due to a cybersecurity incident.

Work stoppage possible as WestJet issues lockout notice to maintenance engineers' union

A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.
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Work stoppage possible as WestJet issues lockout notice to maintenance engineers' union

A lockout notice issued by WestJet to a union representing aircraft maintenance engineers could result in a work stoppage next week.

Quebec police hand out hundreds of tickets to Hells Angels and other bikers before 'first run' meeting

Quebec provincial police handed out hundreds of fines to Hells Angels members and other supporting motorcycle clubs who met for their 'first run' in a small town near Sherbrooke, Que.
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Quebec police hand out hundreds of tickets to Hells Angels and other bikers before 'first run' meeting

Quebec provincial police handed out hundreds of fines to Hells Angels members and other supporting motorcycle clubs who met for their 'first run' in a small town near Sherbrooke, Que.

Explosion at train station leads to discovery of stolen car on Montreal's South Shore: police

Police are investigating after a BMW exploded in the St-Lambert Exo train station parking lot on Montreal's South Shore.
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Explosion at train station leads to discovery of stolen car on Montreal's South Shore: police

Police are investigating after a BMW exploded in the St-Lambert Exo train station parking lot on Montreal's South Shore.

Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
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Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women

Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this weekend to make a powerful fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.

No proof man lied to brother about number of kittens born in litter, B.C. tribunal rules

A man was denied a $5,000 payout from his brother after a B.C. tribunal dismissed his claim disputing how many kittens were born in a litter.
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No proof man lied to brother about number of kittens born in litter, B.C. tribunal rules

A man was denied a $5,000 payout from his brother after a B.C. tribunal dismissed his claim disputing how many kittens were born in a litter.

'I just can't believe that it took so long': Body found in wreckage 3 months after deadly fire

A man accused of arson in a January Old Strathcona apartment fire is expected to be charged with manslaughter after a body was discovered in the burned building late last month.
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'I just can't believe that it took so long': Body found in wreckage 3 months after deadly fire

A man accused of arson in a January Old Strathcona apartment fire is expected to be charged with manslaughter after a body was discovered in the burned building late last month.

'I have the will to live': N.B. woman needs double lung transplant

A New Brunswick woman suffering from sarcoidosis, a disease that limits your lung capacity, is in need of a double lung transplant.
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'I have the will to live': N.B. woman needs double lung transplant

A New Brunswick woman suffering from sarcoidosis, a disease that limits your lung capacity, is in need of a double lung transplant.

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