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Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices?

Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.
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Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices?

Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.

Eastern P.E.I. looks for smooth sailing this ferry season

The ferry between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is back on the water for another season and many are hoping issues which plagued the service are a thing of the past.
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Eastern P.E.I. looks for smooth sailing this ferry season

The ferry between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia is back on the water for another season and many are hoping issues which plagued the service are a thing of the past.

Sask. teachers, province both seek return to bargaining following offer rejection

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte says she was not surprised that teachers voted no to the province's latest contract offer. Both sides appear ready and willing to resume negotiations.
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Sask. teachers, province both seek return to bargaining following offer rejection

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte says she was not surprised that teachers voted no to the province's latest contract offer. Both sides appear ready and willing to resume negotiations.

Roughly 250 people forced to evacuate Winnipeg apartment building deemed unsafe

Approximately 250 residents of a St. James area apartment building will have to leave their homes immediately, as the City of Winnipeg issued a vacate order over unsafe conditions.
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Roughly 250 people forced to evacuate Winnipeg apartment building deemed unsafe

Approximately 250 residents of a St. James area apartment building will have to leave their homes immediately, as the City of Winnipeg issued a vacate order over unsafe conditions.

'We have laws': Premier Smith says police action justified in Calgary

The actions, including the decision to use non-lethal force, to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters from the University of Calgary campus were justified, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday.
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'We have laws': Premier Smith says police action justified in Calgary

The actions, including the decision to use non-lethal force, to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters from the University of Calgary campus were justified, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday.

Canada abstains from UN assembly vote backing Palestinian bid for membership

The UN General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestinian representatives and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the Un
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Canada abstains from UN assembly vote backing Palestinian bid for membership

The UN General Assembly has voted by a wide margin to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestinian representatives and called on the Security Council to favourably reconsider their request to have a Palestinian state become the 194th member of the United Nations.

After B.C.'s walk-back, uncertainty clouds Toronto decriminalization bid

Toronto's bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia's backtracking on the issue have hurt the city's applicati
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After B.C.'s walk-back, uncertainty clouds Toronto decriminalization bid

Toronto's bid to decriminalize the possession of illegal drugs for personal use has been plunged into uncertainty in recent days, as drug policy experts suggest political debates over British Columbia's backtracking on the issue have hurt the city's application.

Canadian Blood Services apologizes to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for donation ban

Canadian Blood Services is apologizing to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its «harmful» former policies that for decades prevented men who have sex with men from donating blood.
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Canadian Blood Services apologizes to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for donation ban

Canadian Blood Services is apologizing to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its «harmful» former policies that for decades prevented men who have sex with men from donating blood.

Video shows Montreal child hit by cyclist while crossing street to catch school bus

A video of a young child being hit by a cyclist while crossing the street to get to a school bus has been shared widely on social media, and groups and officials are reminding people of the dangers of not respecting the province's Highway Safety Code.
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Video shows Montreal child hit by cyclist while crossing street to catch school bus

A video of a young child being hit by a cyclist while crossing the street to get to a school bus has been shared widely on social media, and groups and officials are reminding people of the dangers of not respecting the province's Highway Safety Code.

Asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada, Ontario sees only decline: report

A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January.
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Asking rent prices up 9.3% across Canada, Ontario sees only decline: report

A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada in April was up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago, while a slight month-over-month increase was also recorded for the first time since January.

Mother assaulted by stranger while breastfeeding baby in her car: Vancouver police

A man was arrested in East Vancouver Thursday after allegedly entering a car while a mother was breastfeeding her four-month-old boy.
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Mother assaulted by stranger while breastfeeding baby in her car: Vancouver police

A man was arrested in East Vancouver Thursday after allegedly entering a car while a mother was breastfeeding her four-month-old boy.

Safety concerns prompt Winnipeg apartment building to vacate

Approximately 250 residents of a St. James area apartment building will have to leave their homes immediately, as the City of Winnipeg issued a vacate order over unsafe conditions.
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Safety concerns prompt Winnipeg apartment building to vacate

Approximately 250 residents of a St. James area apartment building will have to leave their homes immediately, as the City of Winnipeg issued a vacate order over unsafe conditions.

What is basic income, and how would it impact me?

Parliamentarians are considering a pair of bills aiming to lift people out of poverty through a basic income program, but some fear these types of systems could result in more taxes for Canadians who are already financially struggling.
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What is basic income, and how would it impact me?

Parliamentarians are considering a pair of bills aiming to lift people out of poverty through a basic income program, but some fear these types of systems could result in more taxes for Canadians who are already financially struggling.

'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say

Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a «very irate male» wielding a block of cheese.
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'Irate male' assaulted Newfoundland officers with block of cheese, police say

Police in Newfoundland say patrol officers were assaulted Thursday by a «very irate male» wielding a block of cheese.

Father of missing Thunder Bay man has been searching the northern Ontario bush for 50 straight days

It's been nearly two months since 27-year-old Dean Mattinas Jr. was last seen leaving Constance Lake First Nation in northern Ontario on foot, headed toward Thunder Bay. His father has been searching for him every day since, but family members say they've bec
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Father of missing Thunder Bay man has been searching the northern Ontario bush for 50 straight days

It's been nearly two months since 27-year-old Dean Mattinas Jr. was last seen leaving Constance Lake First Nation in northern Ontario on foot, headed toward Thunder Bay. His father has been searching for him every day since, but family members say they've become increasingly concerned.

Her SUV was stolen in Montreal. A Good Samaritan on Facebook helped her get it back

Just as she had feared, a restaurant owner from eastern Quebec who visited Montreal had her SUV stolen, but says it was all thanks to the kindness of strangers on the internet — not the police — that she got it back.
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Her SUV was stolen in Montreal. A Good Samaritan on Facebook helped her get it back

Just as she had feared, a restaurant owner from eastern Quebec who visited Montreal had her SUV stolen, but says it was all thanks to the kindness of strangers on the internet — not the police — that she got it back.

Trial of admitted serial killer to hear about search of landfill for remains

A judge is expected to hear from a police officer who led the search of a Winnipeg landfill for the partial remains of a victim of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki.
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Trial of admitted serial killer to hear about search of landfill for remains

A judge is expected to hear from a police officer who led the search of a Winnipeg landfill for the partial remains of a victim of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki.

Calgary police to release more details on pro-Palestinian protest

Details on arrests, tickets and charges against a number of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at the University of Calgary will be released on Friday, police say,
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Calgary police to release more details on pro-Palestinian protest

Details on arrests, tickets and charges against a number of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at the University of Calgary will be released on Friday, police say,

'A clear message': Sask. Teachers' Federation president not surprised province's offer was voted down

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte says she was not surprised that teachers voted no to the province’s latest contract offer.
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'A clear message': Sask. Teachers' Federation president not surprised province's offer was voted down

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) president Samantha Becotte says she was not surprised that teachers voted no to the province’s latest contract offer.

Life of girl born on plane ends in abuse, neglect and manslaughter

A girl whose birth on an Air Canada flight made international headlines died five years later in pain and neglect in the early, isolating months of the pandemic, an Ontario Superior courtroom heard in March.
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Life of girl born on plane ends in abuse, neglect and manslaughter

A girl whose birth on an Air Canada flight made international headlines died five years later in pain and neglect in the early, isolating months of the pandemic, an Ontario Superior courtroom heard in March.

How rallying around divestments helped unify Canada's pro-Palestinian movement

The encampments at Canadian schools follow months of protest marches, petitions, sit-ins and hunger strikes by pro-Palestinian activists. Some say the movement is stronger than it has ever been.
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How rallying around divestments helped unify Canada's pro-Palestinian movement

The encampments at Canadian schools follow months of protest marches, petitions, sit-ins and hunger strikes by pro-Palestinian activists. Some say the movement is stronger than it has ever been.

'I killed 4 people': A look at Winnipeg serial killer's 20-hour confession video

An excerpt from a videotaped 2022 police interview shows Jeremy Skibicki admitting not only to the killing he'd been arrested for, but three others as well.
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'I killed 4 people': A look at Winnipeg serial killer's 20-hour confession video

An excerpt from a videotaped 2022 police interview shows Jeremy Skibicki admitting not only to the killing he'd been arrested for, but three others as well.

Advocates hopeful but wary of banks' pledge to stop abusive e-transfers

The Canadian Bankers Association and Interac both say they are actively exploring technology to prevent people from using e-transfers to perpetuate abusive behaviour. It comes months after multiple Canadians told CBC News they have been victimized by abusers
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Advocates hopeful but wary of banks' pledge to stop abusive e-transfers

The Canadian Bankers Association and Interac both say they are actively exploring technology to prevent people from using e-transfers to perpetuate abusive behaviour. It comes months after multiple Canadians told CBC News they have been victimized by abusers who use e-transfers to circumvent other safeguards that survivors of intimate partner violence have put in place.

Sask. teachers overwhelmingly reject proposed deal, calling it a 'disservice to students'

Saskatchewan teachers have overwhelmingly voted “no” to a proposed deal that would have marked the end of a nearly year-long labour dispute.
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Sask. teachers overwhelmingly reject proposed deal, calling it a 'disservice to students'

Saskatchewan teachers have overwhelmingly voted “no” to a proposed deal that would have marked the end of a nearly year-long labour dispute.

Millions of cyberattacks per hour as B.C. government investigates multiple breaches

Careful attention to government statements and legislation is required to get a handle on the level of risk British Columbians’ information is under, as investigators probe multiple breaches under a continued barrage of attacks.
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Millions of cyberattacks per hour as B.C. government investigates multiple breaches

Careful attention to government statements and legislation is required to get a handle on the level of risk British Columbians’ information is under, as investigators probe multiple breaches under a continued barrage of attacks.

Broadcaster and commentator Rex Murphy dead at 77: National Post

The National Post is reporting that Rex Murphy, the pundit and columnist who hosted a national call-in radio show for decades, has died.
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Broadcaster and commentator Rex Murphy dead at 77: National Post

The National Post is reporting that Rex Murphy, the pundit and columnist who hosted a national call-in radio show for decades, has died.

'Nobody should be getting away with murder': Grieving mother speaks out after son killed in North Preston, N.S.

A grieving mother is speaking out after her 36-year-old son was shot and killed in North Preston, N.S., Wednesday night.
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'Nobody should be getting away with murder': Grieving mother speaks out after son killed in North Preston, N.S.

A grieving mother is speaking out after her 36-year-old son was shot and killed in North Preston, N.S., Wednesday night.

'Completely unworthy of belief': Toronto cop who stole credit cards, luxury watch from the dead found guilty

A veteran Toronto police officer was found guilty this week of stealing credit cards and a $6,500 watch from the deceased individuals he was tasked with investigating.
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'Completely unworthy of belief': Toronto cop who stole credit cards, luxury watch from the dead found guilty

A veteran Toronto police officer was found guilty this week of stealing credit cards and a $6,500 watch from the deceased individuals he was tasked with investigating.

B.C. launches dedicated squad for gang-related homicides

The percentage of homicides that are gang-related in B.C. has more than doubled in the last 20 years, officials said when announcing a new team that will focus solely on investigating these cases.
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B.C. launches dedicated squad for gang-related homicides

The percentage of homicides that are gang-related in B.C. has more than doubled in the last 20 years, officials said when announcing a new team that will focus solely on investigating these cases.

New bill would give Alberta more power in emergencies, change election date to fall

The Government of Alberta has tabled another bill granting the province greater power to make unilateral decisions.
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New bill would give Alberta more power in emergencies, change election date to fall

The Government of Alberta has tabled another bill granting the province greater power to make unilateral decisions.

Man pleads guilty in Montreal hit-and-run that killed 7-year-old Ukrainian refugee

A Quebec man has pleaded guilty in a 2022 hit-and-run in Montreal that killed seven-year-old Mariia Legenkovska, a Ukrainian refugee who had just fled the Russian invasion in Ukraine.
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Man pleads guilty in Montreal hit-and-run that killed 7-year-old Ukrainian refugee

A Quebec man has pleaded guilty in a 2022 hit-and-run in Montreal that killed seven-year-old Mariia Legenkovska, a Ukrainian refugee who had just fled the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Pasteurized milk recommended amid H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. Here's why

Measures such as pasteurization and rules for raw milk cheese keep disease-causing bacteria and viruses like avian flu out of dairy products in Canada, food safety experts say.
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Pasteurized milk recommended amid H5N1 bird flu outbreak in U.S. Here's why

Measures such as pasteurization and rules for raw milk cheese keep disease-causing bacteria and viruses like avian flu out of dairy products in Canada, food safety experts say.

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