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School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on

Six months after the federal government announced $1 billion to establish Canada's first national school food program and a month after the first jurisdiction officially signed on, food providers tell CBC News what they're facing this school year.

‘Deeply troubling’: Jewish girls’ school in North York hit by gunfire for the second time

Toronto police are investigating after a Jewish girls' school in North York was hit by gunfire for the second time this year.
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‘Deeply troubling’: Jewish girls’ school in North York hit by gunfire for the second time

Toronto police are investigating after a Jewish girls' school in North York was hit by gunfire for the second time this year.

'Our story is incomplete:' Famed dino hunter reflects on the history of paleontology

Canada’s famed dinosaur hunter and one of the inspirations for the «Jurassic Park» phenomenon turned 75 earlier this year and has no plans to drop his chisel and rock hammer.
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'Our story is incomplete:' Famed dino hunter reflects on the history of paleontology

Canada’s famed dinosaur hunter and one of the inspirations for the «Jurassic Park» phenomenon turned 75 earlier this year and has no plans to drop his chisel and rock hammer.

‘I’ll make sure you live forever': Bill Vigars, the publicist responsible for promoting Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope passes away

Vigars passed away peacefully in a B.C. hospital earlier this week. He was 78.
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Murder charges for two men in connection with Old Montreal fire

Two young men are facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal fire in Old Montreal that killed Léonor Geraudie, 43, and her daughter Vérane Reynaud-Geraudie on Oct. 4.
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Murder charges for two men in connection with Old Montreal fire

Two young men are facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the fatal fire in Old Montreal that killed Léonor Geraudie, 43, and her daughter Vérane Reynaud-Geraudie on Oct. 4.

Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school

A British Columbia First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending a residential school near Williams Lake, more than triple the number recorded for the institution in the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation memorial regist
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Report says at least 55 children died or disappeared at B.C. residential school

A British Columbia First Nation says at least 55 children died or disappeared while attending a residential school near Williams Lake, more than triple the number recorded for the institution in the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation memorial register.

Some Liberal MPs are mounting a new effort to oust Justin Trudeau

Pressure is building on the prime minister and his office as a growing number of anxious Liberal MPs are co-ordinating efforts to force Justin Trudeau to step down as Liberal Party leader, multiple sources have told CBC News.
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Some Liberal MPs are mounting a new effort to oust Justin Trudeau

Pressure is building on the prime minister and his office as a growing number of anxious Liberal MPs are co-ordinating efforts to force Justin Trudeau to step down as Liberal Party leader, multiple sources have told CBC News.

Ottawa woman calling for health-care reform in N.B. after husband died on vacation

An Ontario woman whose husband died in a New Brunswick hospital while on vacation in 2023 is urging Canadians to advocate for their loved ones waiting in emergency rooms, and calling on candidates in New Brunswick’s provincial election to address what she c
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Ottawa woman calling for health-care reform in N.B. after husband died on vacation

An Ontario woman whose husband died in a New Brunswick hospital while on vacation in 2023 is urging Canadians to advocate for their loved ones waiting in emergency rooms, and calling on candidates in New Brunswick’s provincial election to address what she calls a crisis in health care. Three people died in ER waiting rooms in New Brunswick in 2022.

How a B.C. business scion flipped to hawking supplements and conspiracy theories

Foster Coulson was co-president of his family’s reputable multi-million dollar company until meeting a controversial doctor during the pandemic. He has since embraced conspiracy theories and started a line of businesses that caters to the edges of the Ameri
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How a B.C. business scion flipped to hawking supplements and conspiracy theories

Foster Coulson was co-president of his family’s reputable multi-million dollar company until meeting a controversial doctor during the pandemic. He has since embraced conspiracy theories and started a line of businesses that caters to the edges of the American right.

Mercury found in water near Yukon mine disaster, Yukon government says

The Yukon government says mercury levels that 'exceeded the water quality objective' were found in a creek near the site where a mine's ore containment facility failed, causing a torrent of cyanide-contaminated rock to escape in June.
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Mercury found in water near Yukon mine disaster, Yukon government says

The Yukon government says mercury levels that 'exceeded the water quality objective' were found in a creek near the site where a mine's ore containment facility failed, causing a torrent of cyanide-contaminated rock to escape in June.

Longueuil woman charged after 10-year-old boy scalded with boiling water

A woman from Montreal's South Shore appeared in court on Friday on charges of aggravated assault after allegedly scalding a 10-year-old boy with boiling water more than one week ago.
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Longueuil woman charged after 10-year-old boy scalded with boiling water

A woman from Montreal's South Shore appeared in court on Friday on charges of aggravated assault after allegedly scalding a 10-year-old boy with boiling water more than one week ago.

Job growth numbers 'good news' in Canada but there are concerns, according to an economist

An economist says the latest job growth numbers in Canada are 'good news,' but he has concerns following Statistic Canada's report.
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Job growth numbers 'good news' in Canada but there are concerns, according to an economist

An economist says the latest job growth numbers in Canada are 'good news,' but he has concerns following Statistic Canada's report.

Border agents seize 11 million amphetamine tablets in Montreal shipping container

Border guards in Montreal intercepted millions of amphetamine tablets concealed in hundreds of PVC panels inside a container from China.
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Border agents seize 11 million amphetamine tablets in Montreal shipping container

Border guards in Montreal intercepted millions of amphetamine tablets concealed in hundreds of PVC panels inside a container from China.

EXCLUSIVE: 'We were privileged to be friends with our sister': Family mourns murdered N.S. woman

More than a month after the murder of Nova Scotia woman Esther Jones, her family continues to grapple with the loss.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'We were privileged to be friends with our sister': Family mourns murdered N.S. woman

More than a month after the murder of Nova Scotia woman Esther Jones, her family continues to grapple with the loss.

RCMP seized what they believed was serial killer Robert Pickton's 'tell-all book' after his death

RCMP seized what they believed to be a 200-page handwritten «tell-all» book found in serial killer Robert Pickton's Quebec jail cell after his death from a violent jailhouse assault last spring, according to documents obtained by CBC.
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RCMP seized what they believed was serial killer Robert Pickton's 'tell-all book' after his death

RCMP seized what they believed to be a 200-page handwritten «tell-all» book found in serial killer Robert Pickton's Quebec jail cell after his death from a violent jailhouse assault last spring, according to documents obtained by CBC.

Toronto mother acquitted in death of disabled daughter launches $10.5-million lawsuit against police, city

Cindy Ali, the Toronto mother who was acquitted in the 2011 death of her 16-year-old daughter Cynara after serving more than four years in prison, is suing Toronto police and the city for more than $10 million.
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Toronto mother acquitted in death of disabled daughter launches $10.5-million lawsuit against police, city

Cindy Ali, the Toronto mother who was acquitted in the 2011 death of her 16-year-old daughter Cynara after serving more than four years in prison, is suing Toronto police and the city for more than $10 million.

Deadly Old Montreal fire: police arrest two suspects aged 18 and 20

Montreal police have arrested two young adults in connection with the deadly fire in Old Montreal last week that killed two people.
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Deadly Old Montreal fire: police arrest two suspects aged 18 and 20

Montreal police have arrested two young adults in connection with the deadly fire in Old Montreal last week that killed two people.

Winnipeggers arrested after images surface of cats being tortured, killed

Two Winnipeggers have been arrested after images and videos were posted online of animals being tortured and killed.
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Winnipeggers arrested after images surface of cats being tortured, killed

Two Winnipeggers have been arrested after images and videos were posted online of animals being tortured and killed.

No jail time for man who fatally stabbed senior in Vancouver

A man who stabbed a senior to death in Vancouver's Biltmore Hotel building in 2020 has been given a conditional sentence for the killing, meaning he will not serve any jail time if he remains on good behaviour in the community.
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No jail time for man who fatally stabbed senior in Vancouver

A man who stabbed a senior to death in Vancouver's Biltmore Hotel building in 2020 has been given a conditional sentence for the killing, meaning he will not serve any jail time if he remains on good behaviour in the community.

B.C. billionaire posts third large sign criticizing NDP ahead of the election

British Columbia billionaire Chip Wilson has put up yet another billboard message to voters, his third post outside his multimillion-dollar mansion in NDP Leader David Eby's own riding.
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B.C. billionaire posts third large sign criticizing NDP ahead of the election

British Columbia billionaire Chip Wilson has put up yet another billboard message to voters, his third post outside his multimillion-dollar mansion in NDP Leader David Eby's own riding.

Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.
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Economy adds 47,000 jobs in September, unemployment rate falls to 6.5 per cent

The economy added 47,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent.

With months left in her tenure, CBC/Radio-Canada CEO says losing the broadcaster would be 'tragic'

Outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Catherine Tait said dismantling the nearly 90-year public broadcaster would be «absolutely tragic» and politicians like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who want to do away with the company should think twice abou
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With months left in her tenure, CBC/Radio-Canada CEO says losing the broadcaster would be 'tragic'

Outgoing CBC/Radio-Canada CEO Catherine Tait said dismantling the nearly 90-year public broadcaster would be «absolutely tragic» and politicians like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who want to do away with the company should think twice about torpedoing something so closely linked to Canada's cultural identity.

Canada's two largest cities are cracking down on fossil fuel ads

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, transit agencies are ban fossil fuel ads, a First Nation is collects cones to grow trees for caribou, and we look at how power-hungry AI could help grow clean energy.
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Canada's two largest cities are cracking down on fossil fuel ads

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, transit agencies are ban fossil fuel ads, a First Nation is collects cones to grow trees for caribou, and we look at how power-hungry AI could help grow clean energy.

Economy added 47,000 new jobs in September, unemployment rate ticked down

Canada's unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent, and full-time employment saw its largest gain since May 2022.
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Economy added 47,000 new jobs in September, unemployment rate ticked down

Canada's unemployment rate declined for the first time since January to 6.5 per cent, and full-time employment saw its largest gain since May 2022.

Why your brain could be the next frontier of data privacy

As tech companies and scientists invest in technology that interacts with our brains, some experts say we’re far from being able to map moods and thoughts in a meaningful way. Others, however, say brain data is the next frontier of privacy, and we need to
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Why your brain could be the next frontier of data privacy

As tech companies and scientists invest in technology that interacts with our brains, some experts say we’re far from being able to map moods and thoughts in a meaningful way. Others, however, say brain data is the next frontier of privacy, and we need to pass laws to protect our brain data now.

Her regalia was stolen. Thunder Bay's powwow community came together to help the teen dance again

A fancy shawl dancer from Thunder Bay, Ont., says she's grateful for the community's support after her powwow regalia was stolen from her family's vehicle this summer. Here's how the community came together to help, so the Grade 10 student can keep on dancing
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Her regalia was stolen. Thunder Bay's powwow community came together to help the teen dance again

A fancy shawl dancer from Thunder Bay, Ont., says she's grateful for the community's support after her powwow regalia was stolen from her family's vehicle this summer. Here's how the community came together to help, so the Grade 10 student can keep on dancing.

Hidden camera, internal memo reveal how unqualified truck drivers are getting onto Canada's roads

The system for testing truck drivers in Ontario has been compromised by bribes, forged documents and rigged testing, says a memo leaked to CBC's Marketplace by an industry insider.
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Hidden camera, internal memo reveal how unqualified truck drivers are getting onto Canada's roads

The system for testing truck drivers in Ontario has been compromised by bribes, forged documents and rigged testing, says a memo leaked to CBC's Marketplace by an industry insider.

'This is money, this is my life': Victim of violent Thornhill robbery says he had around $110K stolen

The victim of a violent robbery in Thornhill says he had $100,000 to $110,000 stolen from him after being boxed in his car.
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'This is money, this is my life': Victim of violent Thornhill robbery says he had around $110K stolen

The victim of a violent robbery in Thornhill says he had $100,000 to $110,000 stolen from him after being boxed in his car.

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