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Farmers say changes to capital gains tax could complicate family transfers

Agriculture groups are speaking out against changes to the capital gains tax, arguing the added cost will deter the next generation of farmers from taking over and contribute to a decline in family farms.

Canadian couple 'very frustrated' after WestJet strike, Hurricane Beryl cancels flight home

After 10-plus years as a loyal WestJet traveller, Jennifer Hewitt says she is swearing off the Canadian airline after a series of unforeseen flight cancellations left her and her husband still stranded in Jamaica.
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Canadian couple 'very frustrated' after WestJet strike, Hurricane Beryl cancels flight home

After 10-plus years as a loyal WestJet traveller, Jennifer Hewitt says she is swearing off the Canadian airline after a series of unforeseen flight cancellations left her and her husband still stranded in Jamaica.

Distracting preschoolers with devices could cause trouble down the road, study suggests

Parents who steal a moment of calm by handing over a smartphone or tablet to a fussy toddler could set off a cycle of poor anger management and other problems, according to a recent study. 
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Distracting preschoolers with devices could cause trouble down the road, study suggests

Parents who steal a moment of calm by handing over a smartphone or tablet to a fussy toddler could set off a cycle of poor anger management and other problems, according to a recent study. 

How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection

Amidst debate and discussion about what to do with art that reflects an imperialist history, the University of Manitoba is working to decolonize its art collection by replacing problematic paintings and sculptures with contemporary Indigenous art.
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How the University of Manitoba is decolonizing its art collection

Amidst debate and discussion about what to do with art that reflects an imperialist history, the University of Manitoba is working to decolonize its art collection by replacing problematic paintings and sculptures with contemporary Indigenous art.

Government now says new human rights chief did disclose key information about controversial social media posts

The federal government now says Birju Dattani, the new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, did disclose the alias he used to make controversial social media posts — after it initially claimed that information was never shared before he was hired
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Government now says new human rights chief did disclose key information about controversial social media posts

The federal government now says Birju Dattani, the new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, did disclose the alias he used to make controversial social media posts — after it initially claimed that information was never shared before he was hired.

Copper theft has been growing. The telecom industry wants tougher penalties

The Canadian telecommunications industry wants stiffer penalties for copper wire thieves, who they say are repeatedly causing outages that can leave thousands of customers without service when they cut the wire off telephone poles to sell for scrap metal.
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Copper theft has been growing. The telecom industry wants tougher penalties

The Canadian telecommunications industry wants stiffer penalties for copper wire thieves, who they say are repeatedly causing outages that can leave thousands of customers without service when they cut the wire off telephone poles to sell for scrap metal.

Assault charge possible for 85-year-old driver who appeared to intentionally strike B.C. teens

An 85-year-old driver who seemingly attempted to run down three teens in a shocking caught-on-camera incident in Abbotsford, B.C., could be charged with assault with a weapon, according to authorities.
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Assault charge possible for 85-year-old driver who appeared to intentionally strike B.C. teens

An 85-year-old driver who seemingly attempted to run down three teens in a shocking caught-on-camera incident in Abbotsford, B.C., could be charged with assault with a weapon, according to authorities.

Saskatchewan has the lowest hourly minimum wage. How does it stack up to the rest of Canada?

Hourly minimum wages increased in several Canadian provinces this spring with more on the horizon, which economists say will likely impact workers and businesses differently.
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Saskatchewan has the lowest hourly minimum wage. How does it stack up to the rest of Canada?

Hourly minimum wages increased in several Canadian provinces this spring with more on the horizon, which economists say will likely impact workers and businesses differently.

Quebec asks Supreme Court judge to recuse himself on Bill 21 case

In the wake of the legal challenge to Bill 21 on the secular nature of the State, Quebec Attorney General Simon Jolin-Barrette has asked Supreme Court Justice Mahmud Jamal to recuse himself, fearing that he «does not have the impartiality required to he
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Quebec asks Supreme Court judge to recuse himself on Bill 21 case

In the wake of the legal challenge to Bill 21 on the secular nature of the State, Quebec Attorney General Simon Jolin-Barrette has asked Supreme Court Justice Mahmud Jamal to recuse himself, fearing that he «does not have the impartiality required to hear this case.»

'How did it get there?': Young Humpback whale dies after swimming up Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie River

A young humpback whale has died after swimming up Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie River.
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'How did it get there?': Young Humpback whale dies after swimming up Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie River

A young humpback whale has died after swimming up Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie River.

'Finally I know who I am': Holocaust survivor’s daughter reunited with long lost brother in Poland

A Toronto woman who had been searching for her biological parents since she was a child finally has the answers she longed for at the age of 77.
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'Finally I know who I am': Holocaust survivor’s daughter reunited with long lost brother in Poland

A Toronto woman who had been searching for her biological parents since she was a child finally has the answers she longed for at the age of 77.

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
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Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.

'Not my finest moment:' Police called to dispute between Ottawa city councillor and daycare owner

Ottawa city councillor Clarke Kelly says he is not apologizing after a Kinburn daycare owner alleged he screamed and swore in front of children during a dispute that saw police called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
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'Not my finest moment:' Police called to dispute between Ottawa city councillor and daycare owner

Ottawa city councillor Clarke Kelly says he is not apologizing after a Kinburn daycare owner alleged he screamed and swore in front of children during a dispute that saw police called to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.

Lifetime ban for Cambridge, Ont., gymnastics coach 1st of its kind in the world

A Cambridge gymnastics coach who was banned from the sport last year over maltreatment of athletes has had her appeal of the earlier ruling denied. Sports lawyer Amanda Fowler called the decision «precedent setting» because it's the first type of
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Lifetime ban for Cambridge, Ont., gymnastics coach 1st of its kind in the world

A Cambridge gymnastics coach who was banned from the sport last year over maltreatment of athletes has had her appeal of the earlier ruling denied. Sports lawyer Amanda Fowler called the decision «precedent setting» because it's the first type of sanction in the world to award a lifetime ban for non sexual maltreatment.

Many Canadians in their 20s and 30s are delaying having kids — and some say high rent is a factor

Anna Smith would like to start a family. But the 27-year-old graduate student, who currently lives with her partner in Toronto in a 500-square-foot apartment, would also like more space. Like many Canadians in their 20s and 30s, she's realizing she can't ha
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Many Canadians in their 20s and 30s are delaying having kids — and some say high rent is a factor

Anna Smith would like to start a family. But the 27-year-old graduate student, who currently lives with her partner in Toronto in a 500-square-foot apartment, would also like more space. Like many Canadians in their 20s and 30s, she's realizing she can't have both.

Years-long visa backlog in U.S. sees some paying hundreds of dollars for faster access

Thousands of people living in Canada are facing U.S. visa wait times that could run as long as two years. That’s generated many schemes online that claim to help people jump the queue — but in some cases has scammed people out of their money entirely.
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Years-long visa backlog in U.S. sees some paying hundreds of dollars for faster access

Thousands of people living in Canada are facing U.S. visa wait times that could run as long as two years. That’s generated many schemes online that claim to help people jump the queue — but in some cases has scammed people out of their money entirely.

Many young Canadians are delaying having kids — and some say high rent is a factor

Anna Smith would like to start a family. But the 27-year-old graduate student, who currently lives with her partner in Toronto in a 500-square-foot apartment, would also like more space. Like many young Canadians, she's realizing she can't have both.
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Many young Canadians are delaying having kids — and some say high rent is a factor

Anna Smith would like to start a family. But the 27-year-old graduate student, who currently lives with her partner in Toronto in a 500-square-foot apartment, would also like more space. Like many young Canadians, she's realizing she can't have both.

Ozempic is changing the way people eat. Snack companies are paying close attention

With a growing number of North American adults using drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, food companies are carefully watching to see how the craze is impacting their bottom line — and cooking up ways to market their products toward people on t
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Ozempic is changing the way people eat. Snack companies are paying close attention

With a growing number of North American adults using drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, food companies are carefully watching to see how the craze is impacting their bottom line — and cooking up ways to market their products toward people on the medications.

This pet chicken from B.C. is now a Guinness World Record holder

Lacey may look like just another pet chicken on Emily Carrington’s B.C. property. But she has a title her coop mates don’t: Guinness World Record holder.
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This pet chicken from B.C. is now a Guinness World Record holder

Lacey may look like just another pet chicken on Emily Carrington’s B.C. property. But she has a title her coop mates don’t: Guinness World Record holder.

Northern Manitoba First Nation reports 187 anomalies found at or near site of former residential school

Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba says ground-penetrating radar has found 150 anomalies at the site of a former residential school, including what are believed to be 59 unmarked graves at a nearby cemetery.
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Northern Manitoba First Nation reports 187 anomalies found at or near site of former residential school

Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba says ground-penetrating radar has found 150 anomalies at the site of a former residential school, including what are believed to be 59 unmarked graves at a nearby cemetery.

Evacuation order lifted in central Labrador after wildfires forced them to flee

There was relief in central Labrador Wednesday night as officials lifted a wildfire evacuation order, allowing people to return to their homes in Churchill Falls two weeks after they were asked to flee.
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Evacuation order lifted in central Labrador after wildfires forced them to flee

There was relief in central Labrador Wednesday night as officials lifted a wildfire evacuation order, allowing people to return to their homes in Churchill Falls two weeks after they were asked to flee.

Ottawa landlord left with hefty bill after tenant trashes rental property

A landlord in Ottawa is facing thousands of dollars in repairs after his tenant left his only rental property damaged and disorderly.
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Ottawa landlord left with hefty bill after tenant trashes rental property

A landlord in Ottawa is facing thousands of dollars in repairs after his tenant left his only rental property damaged and disorderly.

Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

Philip Kim, who competes as «B-Boy Phil Wizard,» is set to make Canadian sports history this summer as the country's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete.
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Vancouver's 'Phil Wizard' first-ever breaker named to Canada's Olympic team

Philip Kim, who competes as «B-Boy Phil Wizard,» is set to make Canadian sports history this summer as the country's first-ever Olympic breaking athlete.

Irish prime minister 'appalled' by Montrealer's death after alleged assault

Ireland's prime minister says he's «absolutely appalled» by an assault in the country's capital that resulted in the death of a tourist from Montreal.
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Irish prime minister 'appalled' by Montrealer's death after alleged assault

Ireland's prime minister says he's «absolutely appalled» by an assault in the country's capital that resulted in the death of a tourist from Montreal.

Calgary remains in 'recovery mode'; outdoor water restrictions still in place

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says while indoor water use has returned to normal, city officials aren't yet ready to lift outdoor restrictions.
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Calgary remains in 'recovery mode'; outdoor water restrictions still in place

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says while indoor water use has returned to normal, city officials aren't yet ready to lift outdoor restrictions.

Demonstrators take down some tents at U of T encampment, plan rally ahead of deadline

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Toronto, facing court orders to dismantle their weeks-old encampment, started to take down tents and tarps on Wednesday morning, though vowed to continue their campus activism.
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Demonstrators take down some tents at U of T encampment, plan rally ahead of deadline

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of Toronto, facing court orders to dismantle their weeks-old encampment, started to take down tents and tarps on Wednesday morning, though vowed to continue their campus activism.

1 dead, 2 injured after helicopter crash near B.C.-Alberta border

One person was killed and two others were injured in a helicopter crash near the B.C.-Alberta border on Tuesday evening, according to the RCMP.
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1 dead, 2 injured after helicopter crash near B.C.-Alberta border

One person was killed and two others were injured in a helicopter crash near the B.C.-Alberta border on Tuesday evening, according to the RCMP.

U of T protesters have until 6 p.m. to clear encampment before police can legally move in

The clock is ticking for protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto, who are now deciding whether to adhere to a court order to remove tents by 6 p.m. on Wednesday — or face police doing it for them.
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U of T protesters have until 6 p.m. to clear encampment before police can legally move in

The clock is ticking for protesters at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Toronto, who are now deciding whether to adhere to a court order to remove tents by 6 p.m. on Wednesday — or face police doing it for them.

'Selfless heroes' who died trying to save children who fell through the ice receive award

Family members describe two Saskatoon men who died last year trying to save children from drowning as selfless heroes. Now, they are being awarded one of North America's highest civilian honours for heroism.
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'Selfless heroes' who died trying to save children who fell through the ice receive award

Family members describe two Saskatoon men who died last year trying to save children from drowning as selfless heroes. Now, they are being awarded one of North America's highest civilian honours for heroism.

As hurricane approaches, London, Ont., newlyweds stranded in Jamaica due to WestJet strike

Newlyweds from London, Ont., are trapped in Jamaica, as Category 5 Hurricane Beryl approaches.
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As hurricane approaches, London, Ont., newlyweds stranded in Jamaica due to WestJet strike

Newlyweds from London, Ont., are trapped in Jamaica, as Category 5 Hurricane Beryl approaches.

Teen who killed sister and friend in crash 'devastated' by her actions, Calgary court hears

A teenager who crashed a BMW SUV while driving 190 km/h, causing the deaths of her sister and a friend, was sentenced Tuesday during an emotional hearing that saw many in the courtroom, including the judge and lawyers, struggle to contain their emotions. 
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Teen who killed sister and friend in crash 'devastated' by her actions, Calgary court hears

A teenager who crashed a BMW SUV while driving 190 km/h, causing the deaths of her sister and a friend, was sentenced Tuesday during an emotional hearing that saw many in the courtroom, including the judge and lawyers, struggle to contain their emotions. 

Sunwing launches court battle to overturn order to compensate couple $800 for flight delay

Sunwing's appeal case centres on the contentious debate over when airlines can deny passengers compensation for flight disruptions in the name of safety. Ottawa has proposed new rules to help clarify its compensation regulations but can offer no timeline on w
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Sunwing launches court battle to overturn order to compensate couple $800 for flight delay

Sunwing's appeal case centres on the contentious debate over when airlines can deny passengers compensation for flight disruptions in the name of safety. Ottawa has proposed new rules to help clarify its compensation regulations but can offer no timeline on when they take effect.

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