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Julian Assange to request political asylum in France

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, intends to ask France a political asylum, his attorney Juan Branco said in the France Info radio live.

"I think France should be conscientious about this issue and offer Assange political asylum," the la

What to know for Summer McIntosh's biggest meet of the year

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Pan Pacific swimming championships in California, an important stop on the road to the L.A. Olympics for Canada's biggest star.
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What to know for Summer McIntosh's biggest meet of the year

CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the Pan Pacific swimming championships in California, an important stop on the road to the L.A. Olympics for Canada's biggest star.

Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge

A lawyer is seeking to strike down a 2022 Quebec law that abolished the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the King for members of the province’s National Assembly, arguing the provincial government overstepped its constitutional powers.
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Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge

A lawyer is seeking to strike down a 2022 Quebec law that abolished the mandatory Oath of Allegiance to the King for members of the province’s National Assembly, arguing the provincial government overstepped its constitutional powers.

Alberta widow calls for policy review after Air Canada temporarily loses husband's ashes

Twyla Shannahan wants accountability after Air Canada temporarily lost her late husband’s cremated remains during a flight from Alberta to Newfoundland.
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Alberta widow calls for policy review after Air Canada temporarily loses husband's ashes

Twyla Shannahan wants accountability after Air Canada temporarily lost her late husband’s cremated remains during a flight from Alberta to Newfoundland.

Bird strike leaves more than 1,000 without power on Newfoundland’s west coast

More than a thousand people on Newfoundland’s west coast are without power — and it will be midnight before it's restored.
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Bird strike leaves more than 1,000 without power on Newfoundland’s west coast

More than a thousand people on Newfoundland’s west coast are without power — and it will be midnight before it's restored.

The bodies of over 1,000 Quebecers went unclaimed last year. What's going on?

In Quebec, when someone dies, surviving family members usually claim the body. If not, the province oversees the remains and authorizes a funeral home to arrange cremation and burial. This isn’t as rare as you might think — it happened more than 1,000 tim
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The bodies of over 1,000 Quebecers went unclaimed last year. What's going on?

In Quebec, when someone dies, surviving family members usually claim the body. If not, the province oversees the remains and authorizes a funeral home to arrange cremation and burial. This isn’t as rare as you might think — it happened more than 1,000 times last year, and that number is growing.

Soot falling across Hamilton contains toxic chemicals linked to burning coal, researchers find

McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. For the «What's the Grime?» study, they worked with volunteer
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Soot falling across Hamilton contains toxic chemicals linked to burning coal, researchers find

McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. For the «What's the Grime?» study, they worked with volunteers to collect samples throughout the city.

Military satellite deal could set stage for new battle over cabinet secrecy

Conservatives want to see the details of the $2.3-billion military satellite contract with Telesat. At issue is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s friendship with Telesat's CEO and whether he was properly screened from the decision. Ottawa and Telesat insist the
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Military satellite deal could set stage for new battle over cabinet secrecy

Conservatives want to see the details of the $2.3-billion military satellite contract with Telesat. At issue is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s friendship with Telesat's CEO and whether he was properly screened from the decision. Ottawa and Telesat insist the deal was rigorously handled at arm's length.

Can Substack rise above the controversies?

Substack created a pioneering economic and cultural engine for a new generation of writers. Nearly 10 years in, its reputation isn't so simple. Between the injection of an algorithm into the mix and ongoing controversies over content moderation, where does Su
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Can Substack rise above the controversies?

Substack created a pioneering economic and cultural engine for a new generation of writers. Nearly 10 years in, its reputation isn't so simple. Between the injection of an algorithm into the mix and ongoing controversies over content moderation, where does Substack sit today?

Investor charged with kidnapping 'Crypto King' accused of meddling in co-accused's case

One of self-proclaimed «Crypto King» Aiden Pleterski's investors, who's set to stand trial this fall for allegedly orchestrating his kidnapping, has been charged with a dozen more offences, including for allegedly meddling in a co-accused's case.
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Investor charged with kidnapping 'Crypto King' accused of meddling in co-accused's case

One of self-proclaimed «Crypto King» Aiden Pleterski's investors, who's set to stand trial this fall for allegedly orchestrating his kidnapping, has been charged with a dozen more offences, including for allegedly meddling in a co-accused's case.

Ransomware attack on Manitoba's largest hospital affects doors, ventilation and air-conditioning

A ransomware attack on Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre has affected door access, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning at Manitoba's largest hospital.
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Ransomware attack on Manitoba's largest hospital affects doors, ventilation and air-conditioning

A ransomware attack on Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre has affected door access, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning at Manitoba's largest hospital.

Alberta to review emergency alert system following multi-week search for Calgary boy

After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.
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Alberta to review emergency alert system following multi-week search for Calgary boy

After a multi-week search in July for Parker, an 11-year-old Calgary boy, ended after he was confirmed dead, the provincial government is assessing whether improvements are needed to its emergency alert system.

Former Miss Universe Canada calls out 'Feathered Headdress' and 'Arctic Beauty' costumes at pageant

Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.
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Former Miss Universe Canada calls out 'Feathered Headdress' and 'Arctic Beauty' costumes at pageant

Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.

51-year-old charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney

Canada's federal police force has arrested a 51-year-old man for allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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51-year-old charged with making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney

Canada's federal police force has arrested a 51-year-old man for allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney.

How a former flight attendant posing as a pilot got free flights for years — and finally got caught

A former flight attendant from Toronto has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in connection with a fraud scheme reminiscent of the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can. Dallas Pokornik used fake identification to pose as a pilot and get hundreds
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How a former flight attendant posing as a pilot got free flights for years — and finally got caught

A former flight attendant from Toronto has pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court in connection with a fraud scheme reminiscent of the 2002 Steven Spielberg film, Catch Me If You Can. Dallas Pokornik used fake identification to pose as a pilot and get hundreds of free flights.

Severe weather drives record-breaking insurance claims in Sask.

Extreme winds in June caused the most insured loss of any event recorded in the province — $240 million — followed by the northern wildfires last summer. Higher losses can lead to higher premiums, and Canada should take more preventative measures, an expe
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Severe weather drives record-breaking insurance claims in Sask.

Extreme winds in June caused the most insured loss of any event recorded in the province — $240 million — followed by the northern wildfires last summer. Higher losses can lead to higher premiums, and Canada should take more preventative measures, an expert says.

Years-long cockroach infestation prompts Sudbury, Ont., tenant to petition others to have building fumigated

A tenant in Sudbury, Ont., says the cockroach infestation in her downtown apartment is so bad that she and her teenage son have started eating all of their meals outside. Now, she’s calling on her landlord to treat her entire building.
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Years-long cockroach infestation prompts Sudbury, Ont., tenant to petition others to have building fumigated

A tenant in Sudbury, Ont., says the cockroach infestation in her downtown apartment is so bad that she and her teenage son have started eating all of their meals outside. Now, she’s calling on her landlord to treat her entire building.

Unifor, General Motors to begin contract negotiation talks today

Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, is set to begin contract negotiations with General Motors today.
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Unifor, General Motors to begin contract negotiation talks today

Unifor, the union that represents more than 4,600 members at Ontario GM facilities, is set to begin contract negotiations with General Motors today.

Terminally-ill woman spent 21 hours in hallway at emergency room, daughter says

Theresa Chanowski says she only had five minutes to stay with her mother Colleen Titanich after she arrived at a «jam-packed» emergency department on Tuesday. «Seeing what was happening in that hallway, it was appalling, it was disgusting,&r
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Terminally-ill woman spent 21 hours in hallway at emergency room, daughter says

Theresa Chanowski says she only had five minutes to stay with her mother Colleen Titanich after she arrived at a «jam-packed» emergency department on Tuesday. «Seeing what was happening in that hallway, it was appalling, it was disgusting,» said Chanowski, whose mother is turning 71 in November.

Canada's Leylah Fernandez eliminated in 4th round at National Bank Open

Canadian hopes were dashed Sunday at the National Bank Open. The weeklong buzz from Eala-Mania has been hushed, too.
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Canada's Leylah Fernandez eliminated in 4th round at National Bank Open

Canadian hopes were dashed Sunday at the National Bank Open. The weeklong buzz from Eala-Mania has been hushed, too.

Prison watchdog role left vacant for months, even after outgoing investigator warned of 'serious legal void'

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government left the position of Canada's prison watchdog vacant for several months, despite written warnings from the outgoing correctional investigator that leaving the position vacant would seriously compromise the office's powe
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Prison watchdog role left vacant for months, even after outgoing investigator warned of 'serious legal void'

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government left the position of Canada's prison watchdog vacant for several months, despite written warnings from the outgoing correctional investigator that leaving the position vacant would seriously compromise the office's powers to do its job protecting inmates.

93-year-old's 'lifetime of memories' piled on a curb in St. Catharines, Ont., after flooding

Generations' worth of memories were laid out on Mary Winning's curb in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sunday in a jumbled mess of sewage-soiled mementoes, furniture, boxes and bags. The 93-year-old's home was flooded twice in five days during back-to-back storms.
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93-year-old's 'lifetime of memories' piled on a curb in St. Catharines, Ont., after flooding

Generations' worth of memories were laid out on Mary Winning's curb in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sunday in a jumbled mess of sewage-soiled mementoes, furniture, boxes and bags. The 93-year-old's home was flooded twice in five days during back-to-back storms.

How the future of air traffic controlling could see planes directed from other cities

Nav Canada is testing a new digital aerodrome air traffic control program in Kingston, Ont,. one that will allow people to direct the movement of planes from a remote location — even a city away.
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How the future of air traffic controlling could see planes directed from other cities

Nav Canada is testing a new digital aerodrome air traffic control program in Kingston, Ont,. one that will allow people to direct the movement of planes from a remote location — even a city away.

First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.
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First Nations chiefs in B.C. call on Carney, Smith to halt advancing West Coast pipeline

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs is calling on Ottawa and Alberta's government to halt efforts to advance the West Coast pipeline, saying expanding the oil industry will accelerate climate change and disasters.

RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in northern Alberta

RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday
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RCMP investigating homicide of 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains found in northern Alberta

RCMP say they are investigating the homicide of a 12-year-old Edmonton boy after remains were found in a rural area of northern Alberta. In a news release on Sunday, police said Athabasca RCMP officers responded to a report of human remains found on Thursday, Aug. 6, just before 3:30 a.m.

Road to Avonlea fans thrilled to rub shoulders with TV show’s cast and crew in P.E.I.

Fans of hit 1990s TV show Road to Avonlea flocked to Charlottetown this weekend to meet the cast and crew. The three-day convention included oyster and wine tastings and panel discussions.
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Road to Avonlea fans thrilled to rub shoulders with TV show’s cast and crew in P.E.I.

Fans of hit 1990s TV show Road to Avonlea flocked to Charlottetown this weekend to meet the cast and crew. The three-day convention included oyster and wine tastings and panel discussions.

10 years later, Colten Boushie's family says stereotypes, mistruths still surround his death

10 years after Colten Boushie was shot and killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, his family says there are few opportunities for healing. With every new article and social media post come hateful comments, often presented by people who are ignorant of the fact
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10 years later, Colten Boushie's family says stereotypes, mistruths still surround his death

10 years after Colten Boushie was shot and killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, his family says there are few opportunities for healing. With every new article and social media post come hateful comments, often presented by people who are ignorant of the facts surrounding his death.

Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin

Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family.
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Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin

Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family.

'Ringleader' in Manitoba high school hockey hazing complaint loses suspension appeal

A Manitoba high school hockey player implicated in a series of sexualized hazing acts against rookie teammates has lost an appeal of his lengthy suspension from Hockey Canada activities.
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'Ringleader' in Manitoba high school hockey hazing complaint loses suspension appeal

A Manitoba high school hockey player implicated in a series of sexualized hazing acts against rookie teammates has lost an appeal of his lengthy suspension from Hockey Canada activities.

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