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Sask. RCMP 'routine' traffic stops will include mandatory breathalyzer tests

Drivers in Saskatchewan who are pulled over by RCMP should be expected to provide a breath sample as police look to crack down on impaired driving.

Laurentian University to spend millions on recommendations in second budget post insolvency, but nothing new to reopen pool

Laurentian University's board of governors approved a budget of just over $201.7 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
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Laurentian University to spend millions on recommendations in second budget post insolvency, but nothing new to reopen pool

Laurentian University's board of governors approved a budget of just over $201.7 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Murder charge laid after man falls to death from Toronto apartment balcony

One person has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who fell from a balcony following an altercation inside a Toronto apartment building.
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Murder charge laid after man falls to death from Toronto apartment balcony

One person has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a man who fell from a balcony following an altercation inside a Toronto apartment building.

Kitchener family says their 10-year-old needs life-saving drug that cost $600,000

Raneem, 10, lives with a neurological condition and liver disease and needs Cholbam, a medication, for a longer and healthier life.
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Kitchener family says their 10-year-old needs life-saving drug that cost $600,000

Raneem, 10, lives with a neurological condition and liver disease and needs Cholbam, a medication, for a longer and healthier life.

In videos and podcasts, Poilievre and Trudeau are eager to explain themselves — at length

It would be an exaggeration to say Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's video about carbon pricing is setting the internet on fire. But it's enough to say that Erskine-Smith has contributed to the hottest new trend in Canadian politics: talking at length and
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In videos and podcasts, Poilievre and Trudeau are eager to explain themselves — at length

It would be an exaggeration to say Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's video about carbon pricing is setting the internet on fire. But it's enough to say that Erskine-Smith has contributed to the hottest new trend in Canadian politics: talking at length and in some detail.

Students set up 'indefinite' pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University

Several tents have gone up on McGill's downtown campus in what students are calling an act of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, joining a wave of similar protests taking place across U.S. campuses amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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Students set up 'indefinite' pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University

Several tents have gone up on McGill's downtown campus in what students are calling an act of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, joining a wave of similar protests taking place across U.S. campuses amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

B.C. breweries take home awards at World Beer Cup

Out of more than 9,000 entries from over 2,000 breweries in 50 countries, a handful of B.C. brews landed on the podium at the World Beer Cup this week.
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B.C. breweries take home awards at World Beer Cup

Out of more than 9,000 entries from over 2,000 breweries in 50 countries, a handful of B.C. brews landed on the podium at the World Beer Cup this week.

Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation

The orphaned orca calf, trapped in a lagoon since March 23, near the community of Zeballos, B.C., about 450 kilometres northwest of Victoria, swam toward the ocean in the early hours of April 26.
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Orca's ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation

The orphaned orca calf, trapped in a lagoon since March 23, near the community of Zeballos, B.C., about 450 kilometres northwest of Victoria, swam toward the ocean in the early hours of April 26.

Central Alberta queer groups react to request from Red Deer-South to reinstate Jennifer Johnson to UCP caucus

A number of LGBQT+2s groups in Central Alberta are pushing back against a request from the Red Deer South UCP constituency to reinstate MLA Jennifer Johnson into the UCP caucus.
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Central Alberta queer groups react to request from Red Deer-South to reinstate Jennifer Johnson to UCP caucus

A number of LGBQT+2s groups in Central Alberta are pushing back against a request from the Red Deer South UCP constituency to reinstate MLA Jennifer Johnson into the UCP caucus.

'Divest now': Students launch encampment at McGill University

Several students have launched an encampment at McGill University as they call on the institution to cut financial ties with Israel.
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'Divest now': Students launch encampment at McGill University

Several students have launched an encampment at McGill University as they call on the institution to cut financial ties with Israel.

Invasive and toxic hammerhead worms make themselves at home in Ontario

Ontario is now home to an invasive and toxic worm species that can grow up to three feet long and can be dangerous to small animals and pets.
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Invasive and toxic hammerhead worms make themselves at home in Ontario

Ontario is now home to an invasive and toxic worm species that can grow up to three feet long and can be dangerous to small animals and pets.

Haida elder suing Catholic Church and priest, hopes for 'healing and reconciliation'

The lawyer for a residential school survivor leading a proposed class-action defamation lawsuit against the Catholic Church over residential schools says the court action is a last resort.
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Haida elder suing Catholic Church and priest, hopes for 'healing and reconciliation'

The lawyer for a residential school survivor leading a proposed class-action defamation lawsuit against the Catholic Church over residential schools says the court action is a last resort.

Mind the generation gap in Calgary's debate over zoning and townhouses

The distinction between neighbourhood infill supporters and critics was so stark that one speaker wanted to «break the stereotype that every boomer is opposed to rezoning.»
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Mind the generation gap in Calgary's debate over zoning and townhouses

The distinction between neighbourhood infill supporters and critics was so stark that one speaker wanted to «break the stereotype that every boomer is opposed to rezoning.»

Planning a summer trip to Quebec's Magdalen Islands? You'll have to pay up

Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Quebec's Magdalen Islands every summer to behold its cliff-framed seascapes and sandy beaches. But starting next month, those island sojourns will come with an added cost.
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Planning a summer trip to Quebec's Magdalen Islands? You'll have to pay up

Tens of thousands of visitors flock to Quebec's Magdalen Islands every summer to behold its cliff-framed seascapes and sandy beaches. But starting next month, those island sojourns will come with an added cost.

The world is struggling with plastic pollution — Canada is no exception

Canada is hosting 176 countries in Ottawa for a conference aimed at making progress toward a global treaty on plastic waste.
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The world is struggling with plastic pollution — Canada is no exception

Canada is hosting 176 countries in Ottawa for a conference aimed at making progress toward a global treaty on plastic waste.

Regina police officer injured after another officer's gun accidentally fired

A Regina police officer was injured after another officer's gun was accidentally fired while conducting a search warrant early Friday morning.
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Regina police officer injured after another officer's gun accidentally fired

A Regina police officer was injured after another officer's gun was accidentally fired while conducting a search warrant early Friday morning.

Decoy bear used to catch man who illegally killed a grizzly, B.C. conservation officers say

A man has been handed a lengthy hunting ban and fined thousands of dollars for illegally killing a grizzly bear, B.C. conservation officers say.
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Decoy bear used to catch man who illegally killed a grizzly, B.C. conservation officers say

A man has been handed a lengthy hunting ban and fined thousands of dollars for illegally killing a grizzly bear, B.C. conservation officers say.

Toxic testing standoff: Family leaves house over air quality

A Sherwood Park family says their new house is uninhabitable. The McNaughton's say they were forced to leave the house after living there for only a week because contaminants inside made it difficult to breathe.
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Toxic testing standoff: Family leaves house over air quality

A Sherwood Park family says their new house is uninhabitable. The McNaughton's say they were forced to leave the house after living there for only a week because contaminants inside made it difficult to breathe.

National chief says she was 'stunned,' calls for change after headdress taken from her on flight

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says attempts by Air Canada staff to take her headdress from her on Wednesday have created «a pivotal learning moment in history.»
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National chief says she was 'stunned,' calls for change after headdress taken from her on flight

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says attempts by Air Canada staff to take her headdress from her on Wednesday have created «a pivotal learning moment in history.»

Orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for a month

The Ehattesaht First Nation says a killer whale calf that had been trapped in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon for more than a month is now free after it swam out on its own early Friday morning.
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Orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for a month

The Ehattesaht First Nation says a killer whale calf that had been trapped in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon for more than a month is now free after it swam out on its own early Friday morning.

'Unacceptable': Trudeau reacts after AFN chief says headdress taken from plane cabin

After the Assembly of First Nations' national chief said her headdress was taken from an airplane cabin this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the incident 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake' on the part of Air Canada.
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'Unacceptable': Trudeau reacts after AFN chief says headdress taken from plane cabin

After the Assembly of First Nations' national chief said her headdress was taken from an airplane cabin this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called the incident 'unacceptable' and a 'mistake' on the part of Air Canada.

Orca calf that was trapped in B.C. lagoon for weeks swims free

An orca whale calf that has been stranded in a B.C. lagoon for weeks after her pregnant mother died swam out on her own early Friday morning.
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Orca calf that was trapped in B.C. lagoon for weeks swims free

An orca whale calf that has been stranded in a B.C. lagoon for weeks after her pregnant mother died swam out on her own early Friday morning.

'Too young to have breast cancer': Rates among young Canadian women rising

Breast cancer rates are rising in Canada among women in their 20s, 30s and 40s, according to research by the University of Ottawa (uOttawa).
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'Too young to have breast cancer': Rates among young Canadian women rising

Breast cancer rates are rising in Canada among women in their 20s, 30s and 40s, according to research by the University of Ottawa (uOttawa).

Pro-plastic lobbyist presence at UN talks is 'troubling,' say advocates

Environmentalist groups are sounding the alarm about a steep increase in the number of pro-plastic lobbyists at the UN pollution talks taking place this week.
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Pro-plastic lobbyist presence at UN talks is 'troubling,' say advocates

Environmentalist groups are sounding the alarm about a steep increase in the number of pro-plastic lobbyists at the UN pollution talks taking place this week.

First court appearance for boy and girl charged in death of Halifax 16-year-old

A girl and a boy, both 14 years old, made their first appearance today in a Halifax courtroom, where they each face a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old high school student.
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First court appearance for boy and girl charged in death of Halifax 16-year-old

A girl and a boy, both 14 years old, made their first appearance today in a Halifax courtroom, where they each face a second-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of a 16-year-old high school student.

'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

A CSIS officer's allegations that she was raped repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry, but also triggered an investigation into her that concluded the alleged attacks were a “misuse” of agency vehicles by the woman.
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'Violation': CSIS had officer investigated after she reported a superior raped her

A CSIS officer's allegations that she was raped repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry, but also triggered an investigation into her that concluded the alleged attacks were a “misuse” of agency vehicles by the woman.

Minister 'outraged' after AFN national chief's headdress taken from Air Canada cabin

The federal minister of Crown-Indigenous relations is calling on Air Canada to 'make things right' with the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, who said her headdress was removed from an airplane cabin during a flight this week.
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Minister 'outraged' after AFN national chief's headdress taken from Air Canada cabin

The federal minister of Crown-Indigenous relations is calling on Air Canada to 'make things right' with the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, who said her headdress was removed from an airplane cabin during a flight this week.

Ottawa says pharmacare is coming — here's what you need to know

The federal government’s budget is setting aside $1.5 billion to implement pharmacare – a major financial commitment with the potential to have a wide-ranging impact on the country’s health-care system.
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Ottawa says pharmacare is coming — here's what you need to know

The federal government’s budget is setting aside $1.5 billion to implement pharmacare – a major financial commitment with the potential to have a wide-ranging impact on the country’s health-care system.

RCMP's ability to defend national security is eroding, report warns

The RCMP's federal wing is at a «critical juncture» and its ability to police key national security files — such as foreign interference, terrorism and financial crime — is on the line, says a recent report from the RCMP's independent adviso
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RCMP's ability to defend national security is eroding, report warns

The RCMP's federal wing is at a «critical juncture» and its ability to police key national security files — such as foreign interference, terrorism and financial crime — is on the line, says a recent report from the RCMP's independent advisory board.

Air Canada apologizes to national chief after flight crew took her headdress away

Air Canada says it's sorry after staff tried to stow away the headdress of the Assembly of First Nations' national chief in cargo storage before the departure of a flight Wednesday.
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Air Canada apologizes to national chief after flight crew took her headdress away

Air Canada says it's sorry after staff tried to stow away the headdress of the Assembly of First Nations' national chief in cargo storage before the departure of a flight Wednesday.

'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say dry conditions mean the risk is still high.
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'Extreme drought' in area of early-season wildfire near Chetwynd, B.C.

British Columbia's first wildfire evacuation order of this season lasted under 24 hours, but local officials say dry conditions mean the risk is still high.

RCMP officers had no legal authority to enter man's home, make arrest: B.C. court

A B.C. man has been found not guilty of assaulting two RCMP officers – with the court finding he was resisting an «unlawful entry and arrest» in his home before he was tasered, taken down and hauled away in handcuffs.
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RCMP officers had no legal authority to enter man's home, make arrest: B.C. court

A B.C. man has been found not guilty of assaulting two RCMP officers – with the court finding he was resisting an «unlawful entry and arrest» in his home before he was tasered, taken down and hauled away in handcuffs.

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