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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.

Here's how far B.C. drivers must keep from cyclists, pedestrians under new law

A new law protecting cyclists and pedestrians in British Columbia takes effect Monday, establishing minimum distances that drivers must keep from so-called vulnerable road users.
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Here's how far B.C. drivers must keep from cyclists, pedestrians under new law

A new law protecting cyclists and pedestrians in British Columbia takes effect Monday, establishing minimum distances that drivers must keep from so-called vulnerable road users.

Bus carrying Quebec tourists crashes in Cuba, leaving 1 dead and 26 injured

One person is dead and 26 were injured after a bus carrying Quebec tourists was involved in a collision in Cuba on Sunday.
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Bus carrying Quebec tourists crashes in Cuba, leaving 1 dead and 26 injured

One person is dead and 26 were injured after a bus carrying Quebec tourists was involved in a collision in Cuba on Sunday.

More Canadians are moving to the U.S. Here's one of the main reasons, according to an immigration expert

Recent data from the U.S. census revealed that more than 126,000 people moved from Canada to the U.S. in 2022. An expert said that one of the main reasons for this move is the cost of living.
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More Canadians are moving to the U.S. Here's one of the main reasons, according to an immigration expert

Recent data from the U.S. census revealed that more than 126,000 people moved from Canada to the U.S. in 2022. An expert said that one of the main reasons for this move is the cost of living.

B.C. woman fuming that seniors' advocacy group CARP in bed with Big Tobacco company

A B.C. woman says it’s “offensive” that Canada’s largest advocacy group for seniors has teamed up with Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, a tobacco giant now promoting e-cigarettes. A tobacco researcher says it’s the latest effort by big tobacco to encourag
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B.C. woman fuming that seniors' advocacy group CARP in bed with Big Tobacco company

A B.C. woman says it’s “offensive” that Canada’s largest advocacy group for seniors has teamed up with Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, a tobacco giant now promoting e-cigarettes. A tobacco researcher says it’s the latest effort by big tobacco to encourage unhealthy and addictive vaping.

Edmonton Oilers gearing up for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers

The Oilers, who last won the Cup in 1990, are making their first Stanley Cup final appearance since 2006. «We're a Canadian team, we've got great Canadian fans, and it feels good to maybe unite the country a little bit and have something to bring peopl
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Edmonton Oilers gearing up for Stanley Cup final against Florida Panthers

The Oilers, who last won the Cup in 1990, are making their first Stanley Cup final appearance since 2006. «We're a Canadian team, we've got great Canadian fans, and it feels good to maybe unite the country a little bit and have something to bring people together,» captain Connor McDavid said Sunday night.

Agricultural antifreeze? Sask. researchers say spray could help wine grapes handle cold better

Research shows a spray created from a key plant hormone could change the game for vineyards across Canada.
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Agricultural antifreeze? Sask. researchers say spray could help wine grapes handle cold better

Research shows a spray created from a key plant hormone could change the game for vineyards across Canada.

Hundreds of Alberta evacuees still in hotels, temporary accommodations after 2023 wildfires

Wildfires have forced thousands of Albertans to temporarily leave their homes this spring, but hundreds of residents are still grappling with the effects of last year’s fires, having no homes yet to return to.
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Hundreds of Alberta evacuees still in hotels, temporary accommodations after 2023 wildfires

Wildfires have forced thousands of Albertans to temporarily leave their homes this spring, but hundreds of residents are still grappling with the effects of last year’s fires, having no homes yet to return to.

Ex-University of Waterloo student pleads guilty to 2023 stabbings in gender-studies class

A former University of Waterloo, Ont., student who faced attempted murder and terror charges has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon related to the classroom stabbings of an instructor and two students
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Ex-University of Waterloo student pleads guilty to 2023 stabbings in gender-studies class

A former University of Waterloo, Ont., student who faced attempted murder and terror charges has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon related to the classroom stabbings of an instructor and two students in June 2023.

Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday amid speculation that the central bank might start to cut rates.
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Bank of Canada interest rate decision coming on Wednesday amid rate cut speculation

The Bank of Canada will announce its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday amid speculation that the central bank might start to cut rates.

Expert to testify in Winnipeg trial about mental state of admitted serial killer

An admitted serial killer's mental state is expected to be the focus of a murder trial that resumes in Winnipeg.
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Expert to testify in Winnipeg trial about mental state of admitted serial killer

An admitted serial killer's mental state is expected to be the focus of a murder trial that resumes in Winnipeg.

Crews searching for 3 missing mountaineers near Squamish, B.C.

A search effort has been launched for a trio of mountain climbers who were reported overdue after not returning from their excursion near Squamish, B.C.
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Crews searching for 3 missing mountaineers near Squamish, B.C.

A search effort has been launched for a trio of mountain climbers who were reported overdue after not returning from their excursion near Squamish, B.C.

10 years after Moncton shootings, RCMP still struggling with supervisor training

Almost 10 years after a disturbed man with a rifle killed three Mounties in Moncton, N.B., the RCMP have yet to fully implement a key recommendation from a 2014 review aimed at preventing such deadly encounters.
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10 years after Moncton shootings, RCMP still struggling with supervisor training

Almost 10 years after a disturbed man with a rifle killed three Mounties in Moncton, N.B., the RCMP have yet to fully implement a key recommendation from a 2014 review aimed at preventing such deadly encounters.

'He really, really stinks': Wilson the dog rescued after 2 days in N.S. culvert

An 11-year-old mixed breed dog named Wilson who was trapped for two days in a culvert was finally rescued on Saturday thanks to the help of another dog and a slim local volunteer firefighter.
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'He really, really stinks': Wilson the dog rescued after 2 days in N.S. culvert

An 11-year-old mixed breed dog named Wilson who was trapped for two days in a culvert was finally rescued on Saturday thanks to the help of another dog and a slim local volunteer firefighter.

WATCH | Community pitches national urban park for Winnipeg

A group of Winnipeggers have come together to pitch establishing a national urban park near the city centre. The proposed site would include about 10 kilometres of park space — but not everyone is sold on the plan.
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WATCH | Community pitches national urban park for Winnipeg

A group of Winnipeggers have come together to pitch establishing a national urban park near the city centre. The proposed site would include about 10 kilometres of park space — but not everyone is sold on the plan.

Weather delays search for 3 experienced climbers missing in B.C. backcountry

Rescue crews are on standby, waiting for a break in the weather so they can send in helicopters to where the mountaineers were last seen.
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Weather delays search for 3 experienced climbers missing in B.C. backcountry

Rescue crews are on standby, waiting for a break in the weather so they can send in helicopters to where the mountaineers were last seen.

B.C. law banning disruptive protests near schools now in effect

Legislation restricting disruptive protests targeting B.C. schools came into effect Friday, with the province saying there have been 20 such incidents since last September.
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B.C. law banning disruptive protests near schools now in effect

Legislation restricting disruptive protests targeting B.C. schools came into effect Friday, with the province saying there have been 20 such incidents since last September.

University of Toronto graduation ceremonies set to begin with protest in background

Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action.
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University of Toronto graduation ceremonies set to begin with protest in background

Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action.

Two-thirds of Canadians have experienced traumatic events in their lives, StatsCan says

A psychiatrist and a firefighter who responded to multiple major traffic incidents share what can push an individual to the point of being unable to work or facing damaging effects on family life.
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Two-thirds of Canadians have experienced traumatic events in their lives, StatsCan says

A psychiatrist and a firefighter who responded to multiple major traffic incidents share what can push an individual to the point of being unable to work or facing damaging effects on family life.

After attacking the Speaker, would Poilievre consider parliamentary reform?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has periodically waxed poetic about the House of Commons. But would he be willing to follow through on parliamentary reform ideas pitched by members of his caucus?
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After attacking the Speaker, would Poilievre consider parliamentary reform?

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has periodically waxed poetic about the House of Commons. But would he be willing to follow through on parliamentary reform ideas pitched by members of his caucus?

Why is gas more expensive in the summer? Competition, logistics — and the blend

When the weather warms up, we don't just change our wardrobe. The gas drivers change their tanks with also switches to a different, pricier blend.
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Why is gas more expensive in the summer? Competition, logistics — and the blend

When the weather warms up, we don't just change our wardrobe. The gas drivers change their tanks with also switches to a different, pricier blend.

Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

The B.C. government says it is tripling funding for its program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes in anticipation of the onset of hotter and drier conditions in June.
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Forecasters warn B.C. of hot summer, as province offers more free air conditioners

The B.C. government says it is tripling funding for its program that offers free air conditioners to people with low incomes in anticipation of the onset of hotter and drier conditions in June.

As classrooms get crowded, some schools look to prefab construction as permanent solution

Portable classrooms are a common go-to when student enrolment at schools surges. However, some jurisdictions are tapping modular, prefab construction as a permanent way to address overcapacity challenges.
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As classrooms get crowded, some schools look to prefab construction as permanent solution

Portable classrooms are a common go-to when student enrolment at schools surges. However, some jurisdictions are tapping modular, prefab construction as a permanent way to address overcapacity challenges.

Conservatives defend their math on proposed fuel tax holiday

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a summer gas tax holiday became a topic of heated debate in the House of Commons this week, with the Conservatives and Liberals arguing over how much the proposal would actually save Canadian families.
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Conservatives defend their math on proposed fuel tax holiday

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's call for a summer gas tax holiday became a topic of heated debate in the House of Commons this week, with the Conservatives and Liberals arguing over how much the proposal would actually save Canadian families.

Cannabis use among seniors rising — and so are related ER visits

Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows.
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Cannabis use among seniors rising — and so are related ER visits

Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows.

Long delays and collapsed cases are eroding faith in the justice system, lawyers warn

Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say.
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Long delays and collapsed cases are eroding faith in the justice system, lawyers warn

Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say.

Robert Pickton stabbed with toothbrush and broken broom handle: victim's family

The family of one of Robert Pickton's victims says the convicted serial killer suffered an incredibly violent death at the hands of another inmate.
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Robert Pickton stabbed with toothbrush and broken broom handle: victim's family

The family of one of Robert Pickton's victims says the convicted serial killer suffered an incredibly violent death at the hands of another inmate.

Ex-husband charged with murder in death of Lumby, B.C., woman

The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski – the woman whose disappearance and death set the small town of Lumby, B.C., on edge last month – has been charged with her murder.
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Ex-husband charged with murder in death of Lumby, B.C., woman

The ex-husband of Tatjana Stefanski – the woman whose disappearance and death set the small town of Lumby, B.C., on edge last month – has been charged with her murder.

'All of the voices': Smith pushes back against Ottawa's gag order on the energy sector

Premier Danielle Smith is questioning some last-minute amendments to the Liberal government's Bill C-59 that she says muzzles the energy industry, which she sees as the chief driver of environmental innovation in Canada.
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'All of the voices': Smith pushes back against Ottawa's gag order on the energy sector

Premier Danielle Smith is questioning some last-minute amendments to the Liberal government's Bill C-59 that she says muzzles the energy industry, which she sees as the chief driver of environmental innovation in Canada.

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