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'We told her she was loved': Witnesses at father's drunk driving trial recall helping save friend

Calgary father Michael Shaun Bomford was drunk and speeding when he lost control of his Jeep, causing a crash that killed his 17-year-old daughter, says the Crown prosecutor.

Gas prices in Canada soar as U.S.-Israel war with Iran spreads

We know one of the impacts of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran is spiking the price of oil — but why did filling up our gas tanks get so costly, so fast?
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Gas prices in Canada soar as U.S.-Israel war with Iran spreads

We know one of the impacts of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran is spiking the price of oil — but why did filling up our gas tanks get so costly, so fast?

Canada advances to World Baseball Classic playoff round for the first time

Canada has advanced to the World Baseball Classic's playoff round for the first time in the international tournament's 20-year history.
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Canada advances to World Baseball Classic playoff round for the first time

Canada has advanced to the World Baseball Classic's playoff round for the first time in the international tournament's 20-year history.

Cuts to prison libraries at federal institutions violates human rights: advocates

The Correctional Service of Canada is finalizing plans to cut all prison librarian positions at federal institutions, in a move that advocates say violates human rights and will actively harm efforts to rehabilitate prisoners.
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Cuts to prison libraries at federal institutions violates human rights: advocates

The Correctional Service of Canada is finalizing plans to cut all prison librarian positions at federal institutions, in a move that advocates say violates human rights and will actively harm efforts to rehabilitate prisoners.

Federal prisons to lose library technicians, employment co-ordinators in budget cuts

Correctional Service Canada plans to cut library technicians and employment co-ordinator positions in federal penitentiaries, a move critics worry could affect inmate recidivism and reintegration.
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Federal prisons to lose library technicians, employment co-ordinators in budget cuts

Correctional Service Canada plans to cut library technicians and employment co-ordinator positions in federal penitentiaries, a move critics worry could affect inmate recidivism and reintegration.

2 people die after giving plasma at for-profit Winnipeg collection centres: Health Canada

CBC News has learned two people — including a 22-year-old international student — died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.
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2 people die after giving plasma at for-profit Winnipeg collection centres: Health Canada

CBC News has learned two people — including a 22-year-old international student — died after giving plasma at Winnipeg collection centres that pay people for their donations.

Start screening for colorectal cancers earlier, Canadian Cancer Society urges

People as young as 45 should be invited to provincial and territorial programs to screen for colorectal cancer, says the Canadian Cancer Society. The call comes as emerging evidence suggests younger adults are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease bef
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Start screening for colorectal cancers earlier, Canadian Cancer Society urges

People as young as 45 should be invited to provincial and territorial programs to screen for colorectal cancer, says the Canadian Cancer Society. The call comes as emerging evidence suggests younger adults are increasingly being diagnosed with the disease before they may be eligible for screening.

N.L. judge criticizes 'inflammatory rhetoric' on bail reform, as he grants bail to repeat offender

A Newfoundland judge was critical of the «jail not bail» movement during a hearing on Tuesday in Harbour Grace, where a man accused of repeatedly stealing from homes in the Conception Bay North area was granted bail.
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N.L. judge criticizes 'inflammatory rhetoric' on bail reform, as he grants bail to repeat offender

A Newfoundland judge was critical of the «jail not bail» movement during a hearing on Tuesday in Harbour Grace, where a man accused of repeatedly stealing from homes in the Conception Bay North area was granted bail.

2nd round of polygraphs conducted in disappearance of N.S. children

Nova Scotia RCMP have conducted a second round of polygraph examinations in the disappearance of Jack and Lilly Sullivan, with two of those tests focused on one of the only pieces of physical evidence in the case: a light pink blanket found hanging in a tree.
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2nd round of polygraphs conducted in disappearance of N.S. children

Nova Scotia RCMP have conducted a second round of polygraph examinations in the disappearance of Jack and Lilly Sullivan, with two of those tests focused on one of the only pieces of physical evidence in the case: a light pink blanket found hanging in a tree.

Tens of thousands of dollars in damage after Pokemon cards stolen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland

Pokemon cards are becoming so valuable that B.C. card shops are becoming vulnerable to break and enters, according to the owner of an Abbotsford store that was recently broken into.
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Tens of thousands of dollars in damage after Pokemon cards stolen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland

Pokemon cards are becoming so valuable that B.C. card shops are becoming vulnerable to break and enters, according to the owner of an Abbotsford store that was recently broken into.

NDP MP Lori Idlout crossing floor to Liberals, bringing Carney closer to majority

New Democratic Party MP Lori Idlout is crossing the floor to join the Liberals, setting up Prime Minister Mark Carney to secure a majority government if upcoming byelections go his way.
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NDP MP Lori Idlout crossing floor to Liberals, bringing Carney closer to majority

New Democratic Party MP Lori Idlout is crossing the floor to join the Liberals, setting up Prime Minister Mark Carney to secure a majority government if upcoming byelections go his way.

Conservation groups worry Carney's new nature strategy won't come with funding

The Carney government's strategy to protect nature is expected to be released in the coming weeks — and some nature advocacy groups worry it won't come with any new funding.
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Conservation groups worry Carney's new nature strategy won't come with funding

The Carney government's strategy to protect nature is expected to be released in the coming weeks — and some nature advocacy groups worry it won't come with any new funding.

Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr sues Mayor Ken Sim for defamation

Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for allegedly defamatory comments Sim made at an event for members of Chinese-language media in February.
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Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr sues Mayor Ken Sim for defamation

Vancouver Coun. Sean Orr is suing Mayor Ken Sim for allegedly defamatory comments Sim made at an event for members of Chinese-language media in February.

Up to 16 Liberals considering support for NDP's arms-control legislation

When the NDP's arms-control bill that seeks to end largely permit-free Canadian military exports to the U.S. is put to a vote on Wednesday, it could garner the support of more than a dozen Liberal MPs. That would be the first time some in caucus split from th
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Up to 16 Liberals considering support for NDP's arms-control legislation

When the NDP's arms-control bill that seeks to end largely permit-free Canadian military exports to the U.S. is put to a vote on Wednesday, it could garner the support of more than a dozen Liberal MPs. That would be the first time some in caucus split from the government's position on legislation under Prime Minister Mark Carney.

IN PHOTOS | First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from Vatican

First Nations leaders unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, during a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday.
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IN PHOTOS | First Nations leaders unveil items repatriated from Vatican

First Nations leaders unveiled five items repatriated to their communities after being at the Vatican for more than a century, during a ceremony at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday.

Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills

The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.
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Ottawa spending $229M to help tariff-hit Ontario workers obtain new skills

The federal government will spend $228.8 million over the next three years to help Ontario workers in industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs acquire new skills and adapt to the trade war disruption.

Major freezing rain storm could affect large swath of Eastern Canada, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada is warning of a major freezing rain storm spanning parts of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, which the weather agency says could lead to power outages and dangerous road conditions.
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Major freezing rain storm could affect large swath of Eastern Canada, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada is warning of a major freezing rain storm spanning parts of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, which the weather agency says could lead to power outages and dangerous road conditions.

'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry

Supports and programming for people with disabilities, seniors and African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students will be maintained, reversing the cuts that were previously announced.
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'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry

Supports and programming for people with disabilities, seniors and African Nova Scotian and Indigenous students will be maintained, reversing the cuts that were previously announced.

Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board

The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains arguing he «willfully» ignored a distress call about a sinking boat in cold and choppy P.E.I. waters, according to a recently posted federal labour board decision.
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Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board

The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains arguing he «willfully» ignored a distress call about a sinking boat in cold and choppy P.E.I. waters, according to a recently posted federal labour board decision.

Estrogen patch shortage leaves some Albertans in a lurch, looking for alternatives

The latest wave of an ongoing shortage of estrogen patches has some Alberta women scrambling to find new menopause treatments.
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Estrogen patch shortage leaves some Albertans in a lurch, looking for alternatives

The latest wave of an ongoing shortage of estrogen patches has some Alberta women scrambling to find new menopause treatments.

TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules

The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech ‌platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one.
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TikTok allowed to keep business in Canada under new rules

The federal government said on Monday that it will let TikTok continue to operate in Canada and allow an investment by the tech ‌platform to proceed, after a national security review reversed the conclusion of a previous one.

Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim suing OpenAI

The mother of Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old who remains in hospital after the shooting on Feb. 10, alleges the tech company failed to alert authorities to prompts from the shooter related to violence.
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Family of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim suing OpenAI

The mother of Maya Gebala, a 12-year-old who remains in hospital after the shooting on Feb. 10, alleges the tech company failed to alert authorities to prompts from the shooter related to violence.

Lawyer defends $30M settlement offer for victims of 'Mount Cashel 6' at B.C. boys high schools

«We can do some real good right now for survivors, and that's what's driving this settlement at this time,» said Joe Fiorante, lawyer for the plaintiffs, in response to the settlement for students who suffered sexual, physical and psychological ab
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Lawyer defends $30M settlement offer for victims of 'Mount Cashel 6' at B.C. boys high schools

«We can do some real good right now for survivors, and that's what's driving this settlement at this time,» said Joe Fiorante, lawyer for the plaintiffs, in response to the settlement for students who suffered sexual, physical and psychological abuse.

2nd man in a week charged with uttering threats against Ontario premier: police

A 25-year-old Hamilton man has been charged following a threat made against Ontario Premier Doug Ford, provincial police said Monday.
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2nd man in a week charged with uttering threats against Ontario premier: police

A 25-year-old Hamilton man has been charged following a threat made against Ontario Premier Doug Ford, provincial police said Monday.

Environment Canada warns of 'potentially critical' freezing rain event for Quebec

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement warning of a «potentially critical» freezing rain situation that could start on Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
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Environment Canada warns of 'potentially critical' freezing rain event for Quebec

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a special weather statement warning of a «potentially critical» freezing rain situation that could start on Wednesday and continue into Thursday.

Bloc leader laughs off running 'fake' byelection candidates outside of Quebec

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laughing at the idea of fielding «fake» candidates in Toronto — even if it means ceding a financial advantage to the Liberals in a tight Montreal-area byelection.
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Bloc leader laughs off running 'fake' byelection candidates outside of Quebec

Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laughing at the idea of fielding «fake» candidates in Toronto — even if it means ceding a financial advantage to the Liberals in a tight Montreal-area byelection.

Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter sought help for mental health concerns, family and neighbours say

The B.C. NDP has promised a mental health counsellor in every school but gaps, particularly in rural regions, persist.
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Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter sought help for mental health concerns, family and neighbours say

The B.C. NDP has promised a mental health counsellor in every school but gaps, particularly in rural regions, persist.

How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?

MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.
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How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?

MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.

Ontario premier defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming

Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.
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Ontario premier defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming

Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.

New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school

A new scam is emerging across Canada – fraudsters who claim to give students a tuition break, but rip them off using stolen credit cards. When a Vancouver woman discovered $37,000 in fraudulent charges on her accounts, neither the university involved, polic
CBC | Canada News

New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school

A new scam is emerging across Canada – fraudsters who claim to give students a tuition break, but rip them off using stolen credit cards. When a Vancouver woman discovered $37,000 in fraudulent charges on her accounts, neither the university involved, police, nor TD Bank said they could help.

Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it

Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global volatility, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out following recent changes to Canada’s citizenship rules.
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Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it

Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global volatility, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out following recent changes to Canada’s citizenship rules.

Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic

As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version of one of the most popular drugs in the world is prompting conversations about drug manufacturing capabilities in this country.
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Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic

As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version of one of the most popular drugs in the world is prompting conversations about drug manufacturing capabilities in this country.

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