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'The city is not designed to handle this amount of water': Official says little could have been done to prevent Toronto flooding

Toronto’s city manager says little could be done to prevent the widespread flooding caused by Tuesday’s record-breaking rainfall, adding that the city 'is not designed' to handle these type of storms.

Ottawa begins to consider the possibility of a Quebec referendum

The Parti Québécois's dominance in the polls for nearly two years and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's promise to hold a referendum on Quebec sovereignty during his first term have reverberated all the way to Ottawa.
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Ottawa begins to consider the possibility of a Quebec referendum

The Parti Québécois's dominance in the polls for nearly two years and its leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's promise to hold a referendum on Quebec sovereignty during his first term have reverberated all the way to Ottawa.

Windsor housing non-profit director fired after allegations of $500k in unauthorized pay hikes for family

Court documents filed by LSCDG obtained by CBC News show accusations of financial misconduct totalling $3 million by the Labour Sponsored Community Development Group's former executive director Anna Angelidis and two administrators she supervised: her sons Ji
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Windsor housing non-profit director fired after allegations of $500k in unauthorized pay hikes for family

Court documents filed by LSCDG obtained by CBC News show accusations of financial misconduct totalling $3 million by the Labour Sponsored Community Development Group's former executive director Anna Angelidis and two administrators she supervised: her sons Jim and Danny.

Nicotine pouches glamourized on social media, little talk about risks for youth, study finds

A UBC Okanagan researcher is raising concerns about the serious health risks for youth who use oral nicotine pouches. It comes after a study found the pouches are being portrayed on social media as trendy and enjoyable among young people.
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Nicotine pouches glamourized on social media, little talk about risks for youth, study finds

A UBC Okanagan researcher is raising concerns about the serious health risks for youth who use oral nicotine pouches. It comes after a study found the pouches are being portrayed on social media as trendy and enjoyable among young people.

​'A really big deal': ​Sask. chess player is two steps away from becoming a grandmaster

Omid Khaledi recently reached the rank of FIDE master with the International Chess Federation, or FIDE, which is just two steps below becoming a grandmaster.
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​'A really big deal': ​Sask. chess player is two steps away from becoming a grandmaster

Omid Khaledi recently reached the rank of FIDE master with the International Chess Federation, or FIDE, which is just two steps below becoming a grandmaster.

Man who killed attacker in Banff used 'excessive' force, sentenced to 2-year house arrest

After learning the man who killed their loved one would not go to jail, several of Ryden Brogden’s family members stormed out of the courtroom. On Wednesday, a judge announced John Sproule would serve a conditional sentence order involving two years of hous
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Man who killed attacker in Banff used 'excessive' force, sentenced to 2-year house arrest

After learning the man who killed their loved one would not go to jail, several of Ryden Brogden’s family members stormed out of the courtroom. On Wednesday, a judge announced John Sproule would serve a conditional sentence order involving two years of house arrest.

Food prices could increase in 2026, with meat leading the way, say Dalhousie researchers

Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.
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Food prices could increase in 2026, with meat leading the way, say Dalhousie researchers

Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.

Ont. councillor charged after allegedly threatening potential mayoral candidate

A municipal councillor from Clarington, Ont. is facing criminal charges over alleged threats made in a voicemail involving a potential mayoral candidate, police say. Coun. Corinna Traill has denied making any threats, saying the voicemail in question was gene
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Ont. councillor charged after allegedly threatening potential mayoral candidate

A municipal councillor from Clarington, Ont. is facing criminal charges over alleged threats made in a voicemail involving a potential mayoral candidate, police say. Coun. Corinna Traill has denied making any threats, saying the voicemail in question was generated by artificial intelligence.

Prime Minister Carney hosts Canadian tennis star Mboko on Parliament Hill

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen that Canadians are proud of her breakthrough season on the WTA Tour.
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Prime Minister Carney hosts Canadian tennis star Mboko on Parliament Hill

Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen that Canadians are proud of her breakthrough season on the WTA Tour.

Algoma Steel is cutting 1,000 jobs. So why did it receive millions in government loans?

Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to
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Algoma Steel is cutting 1,000 jobs. So why did it receive millions in government loans?

Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to why it was receiving millions of dollars yet still cutting jobs.

Why Canada's food inspection agency won't do interviews as avian flu outbreak in Ontario grows

As the number of birds culled due to an avian flu outbreak on turkey farms near Strathroy, Ont., approaches 100,000, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they won't provide staff for media interviews for fear they will be subject of harassment, or death t
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Why Canada's food inspection agency won't do interviews as avian flu outbreak in Ontario grows

As the number of birds culled due to an avian flu outbreak on turkey farms near Strathroy, Ont., approaches 100,000, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they won't provide staff for media interviews for fear they will be subject of harassment, or death threats.

Feds gave Stellantis more than $220M before Brampton decision, records show

The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to help upgrade its plants in Ontario before the automaker revealed plans to move some production to the U.S., recent records show.
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Feds gave Stellantis more than $220M before Brampton decision, records show

The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to help upgrade its plants in Ontario before the automaker revealed plans to move some production to the U.S., recent records show.

Burlington, Ont., couple joked about being brothers' jailers in text messages shown at murder trial

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard more audio recordings of the couple berating the brothers in their care, and viewed more texts in which the two demeaned the brothers before the death of the eldest boy in
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Burlington, Ont., couple joked about being brothers' jailers in text messages shown at murder trial

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard more audio recordings of the couple berating the brothers in their care, and viewed more texts in which the two demeaned the brothers before the death of the eldest boy in 2022.

Ontario spent record $112M on taxpayer-funded advertising, auditor finds

Ontario spent a record $112 million on tax-payer-funded advertising last year, with the province’s auditor saying nearly 40 per cent of the campaigns could have left a “favourable impression” of Premier Doug Ford’s government ahead of the snap electio
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Ontario spent record $112M on taxpayer-funded advertising, auditor finds

Ontario spent a record $112 million on tax-payer-funded advertising last year, with the province’s auditor saying nearly 40 per cent of the campaigns could have left a “favourable impression” of Premier Doug Ford’s government ahead of the snap election.

Algoma Steel is cutting 1,000 jobs. So why did it receive millions from the government?

Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to
CBC | Canada News

Algoma Steel is cutting 1,000 jobs. So why did it receive millions from the government?

Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to why it was receiving millions of dollars yet still cutting jobs.

69-year-old bikes around the world to honour late wife, raise money for cancer research

The ruling released Tuesday from Justice Ward Branch says there's «some basis in fact» to support the plaintiffs' allegations that the «horrific fire» was caused by railway operations, where CN and CP have parallel tracks that run thro
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69-year-old bikes around the world to honour late wife, raise money for cancer research

The ruling released Tuesday from Justice Ward Branch says there's «some basis in fact» to support the plaintiffs' allegations that the «horrific fire» was caused by railway operations, where CN and CP have parallel tracks that run through the town.

Ontario man raises $50K for cancer research on bike trip around world in honour of late wife

An Ontario man has cycled 30,000 kilometres around the world to raise money for cancer research in honour of his late wife.
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Ontario man raises $50K for cancer research on bike trip around world in honour of late wife

An Ontario man has cycled 30,000 kilometres around the world to raise money for cancer research in honour of his late wife.

Legault calls federal culture minister 'disgrace to all Quebecers' for comments on French language

A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc Miller is drawing ire from several Quebec officials, including the premier of his home province.
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Legault calls federal culture minister 'disgrace to all Quebecers' for comments on French language

A day after being named federal culture minister, Marc Miller is drawing ire from several Quebec officials, including the premier of his home province.

Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings

Shelley Spence made the findings in her annual report released Tuesday, which contains a series of health-related audits that also found very few family doctors are participating in the province's Health Care Connect system — key to helping Ontario meet it
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Ontario auditor general finds province not properly overseeing doctor billings

Shelley Spence made the findings in her annual report released Tuesday, which contains a series of health-related audits that also found very few family doctors are participating in the province's Health Care Connect system — key to helping Ontario meet its goal of attaching everyone to primary care — and the government hasn't adequately planned its medical school expansion

Online banking fraud leaves Winnipeg woman on hook for $174K debt

A Winnipeg woman is warning others about what can go wrong in online banking after a credit union is holding her responsible for a debt of more than $174,000 from fraudulent transactions.
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Online banking fraud leaves Winnipeg woman on hook for $174K debt

A Winnipeg woman is warning others about what can go wrong in online banking after a credit union is holding her responsible for a debt of more than $174,000 from fraudulent transactions.

What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals?

The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, though, is expected to play a dominant role.
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What does suspending Alberta’s clean electricity regulations mean for Canada’s climate goals?

The federal government suspended the regulations meant to rein in Canada’s worst polluter, but it hasn’t explained how it is going to ensure the country’s climate goals will be met. Carbon pricing, though, is expected to play a dominant role.

What a N.S. palliative care unit tells us about Canada’s rural health care challenges

The five-bed palliative care hospital unit in Lunenburg, N.S., is still searching for staff, four years after it was first announced.
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What a N.S. palliative care unit tells us about Canada’s rural health care challenges

The five-bed palliative care hospital unit in Lunenburg, N.S., is still searching for staff, four years after it was first announced.

City of Ottawa pushes to make ByWard Market a national historic site

City of Ottawa staff are looking to ask the federal government to deem the ByWard Market a national historic site to help celebrate its 200th birthday.
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City of Ottawa pushes to make ByWard Market a national historic site

City of Ottawa staff are looking to ask the federal government to deem the ByWard Market a national historic site to help celebrate its 200th birthday.

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