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Warmer than normal temperatures lead to duller fall colours in Ontario

An especially warm fall in Ontario means the province may not get the colourful array of fall foliage that usually transforms treetops this time of year.

Toronto city staff dismissed idea of tracking work trucks ahead of damning parks audit

Toronto city staff opted not to install GPS devices on untracked parks maintenance vehicles even though they only cost $200 apiece, the audit committee heard Tuesday, in the fallout of a damning investigation that revealed field crews systemically parked at p
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Toronto city staff dismissed idea of tracking work trucks ahead of damning parks audit

Toronto city staff opted not to install GPS devices on untracked parks maintenance vehicles even though they only cost $200 apiece, the audit committee heard Tuesday, in the fallout of a damning investigation that revealed field crews systemically parked at plazas and restaurants while logging on their timesheets that they were on the job.

Halifax leads country in THC levels found in wastewater, sparking health concerns

A recent wastewater study shows Halifax has the highest THC levels per capita in Canada, with 748 mg per day per 1,000 people.
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Halifax leads country in THC levels found in wastewater, sparking health concerns

A recent wastewater study shows Halifax has the highest THC levels per capita in Canada, with 748 mg per day per 1,000 people.

Canadian teen wins second place in international neuroscience competition

A Winnipeg high school student placed second in an international neuroscience contest where she competed against nearly 3,000 other students from 40 countries in Chicago, Ill.
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Canadian teen wins second place in international neuroscience competition

A Winnipeg high school student placed second in an international neuroscience contest where she competed against nearly 3,000 other students from 40 countries in Chicago, Ill.

Sask. man charged with impaired driving in rollover that left 15-year-old boy dead

A La Ronge-area man faces impaired driving charges after a highway rollover that left a teenage boy dead on Saturday.
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Sask. man charged with impaired driving in rollover that left 15-year-old boy dead

A La Ronge-area man faces impaired driving charges after a highway rollover that left a teenage boy dead on Saturday.

Sikh groups call for Indian consulates to be shut down in Vancouver, Toronto

Representatives of a British Columbia Sikh temple whose president was shot dead last year, as well as the Sikh independence group he was involved in, say their communities won't feel safe until India's consulates in Vancouver and Toronto are shut down.
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Sikh groups call for Indian consulates to be shut down in Vancouver, Toronto

Representatives of a British Columbia Sikh temple whose president was shot dead last year, as well as the Sikh independence group he was involved in, say their communities won't feel safe until India's consulates in Vancouver and Toronto are shut down.

Man sentenced, ordered deported for killing woman, injuring 2 others in Surrey, B.C.

A Metro Vancouver man will spend up to four years in prison before he is deported after pleading guilty to a triple stabbing that left his sister-in-law dead and two others, including a two-year-old girl, seriously injured.
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Man sentenced, ordered deported for killing woman, injuring 2 others in Surrey, B.C.

A Metro Vancouver man will spend up to four years in prison before he is deported after pleading guilty to a triple stabbing that left his sister-in-law dead and two others, including a two-year-old girl, seriously injured.

90 charges withdrawn against father and his common-law partner in Edmonton child abuse case

Charges have been withdrawn against a man and a woman who faced a combined 90 charges in a child and animal abuse case.
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90 charges withdrawn against father and his common-law partner in Edmonton child abuse case

Charges have been withdrawn against a man and a woman who faced a combined 90 charges in a child and animal abuse case.

Ontario government moving to restrict new bike lanes in municipalities

Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says the provincial government is introducing legislation that would require municipalities to receive provincial approval before removing traffic lanes to install new bike paths.
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Ontario government moving to restrict new bike lanes in municipalities

Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says the provincial government is introducing legislation that would require municipalities to receive provincial approval before removing traffic lanes to install new bike paths.

Ontario couple frustrated at lack of surrogates is now looking for one through social media

For Stephanie Craig and Mike Murphy, trying to grow their family has been difficult. Craig had a miscarriage in 2018 at 24 weeks and they tried IVF. Since then, the Guelph, Ont., couple have been looking for a surrogate, including now through social media.
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Ontario couple frustrated at lack of surrogates is now looking for one through social media

For Stephanie Craig and Mike Murphy, trying to grow their family has been difficult. Craig had a miscarriage in 2018 at 24 weeks and they tried IVF. Since then, the Guelph, Ont., couple have been looking for a surrogate, including now through social media.

Federal union calls for Commons committee to investigate 3-day a week office mandate

A federal union is calling for a Commons committee to launch an investigation into the federal government's new return-to-office policy, saying there has been 'catastrophic failures' with the new mandate.
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Federal union calls for Commons committee to investigate 3-day a week office mandate

A federal union is calling for a Commons committee to launch an investigation into the federal government's new return-to-office policy, saying there has been 'catastrophic failures' with the new mandate.

Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 cases

Ontario taxpayers have forked over $4.3 million in legal fees after the province lost two court cases defending a wage-cap law that was struck down as unconstitutional, The Canadian Press has learned.
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Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 cases

Ontario taxpayers have forked over $4.3 million in legal fees after the province lost two court cases defending a wage-cap law that was struck down as unconstitutional, The Canadian Press has learned.

Canadian court to consider when minors can be sentenced as adults

Canada's highest court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday on when a young person can be considered an adult for sentencing purposes.
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Canadian court to consider when minors can be sentenced as adults

Canada's highest court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday on when a young person can be considered an adult for sentencing purposes.

It took her decades to find her alleged abuser. Then she learned of the doctor's disturbing history

Susanne Barrow was in her late 40s when she discovered the identity of her alleged abuser at SickKids and his decade-long fight to keep practising medicine amid three other sexual abuse complaints.
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It took her decades to find her alleged abuser. Then she learned of the doctor's disturbing history

Susanne Barrow was in her late 40s when she discovered the identity of her alleged abuser at SickKids and his decade-long fight to keep practising medicine amid three other sexual abuse complaints.

It's not the pizza, say dermatologists. What really causes acne breakouts

As common as acne is, experts say there are some popular misconceptions about its causes. Research suggests diet and poor hygiene are not the clear culprits, but rather a multitude of factors are at play, including genetics, hormonal changes — and stress.
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It's not the pizza, say dermatologists. What really causes acne breakouts

As common as acne is, experts say there are some popular misconceptions about its causes. Research suggests diet and poor hygiene are not the clear culprits, but rather a multitude of factors are at play, including genetics, hormonal changes — and stress. 

Mass shootings share 'sketchy stories,' B.C. Conservative candidate claims in resurfaced social post

Embattled B.C. Conservative candidate Brent Chapman is under fire once again, this time for past Facebook comments casting doubt on the official accounts of mass shooting events in Canada and the U.S.
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Mass shootings share 'sketchy stories,' B.C. Conservative candidate claims in resurfaced social post

Embattled B.C. Conservative candidate Brent Chapman is under fire once again, this time for past Facebook comments casting doubt on the official accounts of mass shooting events in Canada and the U.S.

'A threat to all of us': Eby addresses RCMP allegations Indian officials linked to Canadian homicides, extortion

B.C. NDP leader David Eby took a break from campaigning Monday to address stunning new allegations from the RCMP that Indian diplomats and consular officials are linked to violent criminal activity on Canadian soil.
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'A threat to all of us': Eby addresses RCMP allegations Indian officials linked to Canadian homicides, extortion

B.C. NDP leader David Eby took a break from campaigning Monday to address stunning new allegations from the RCMP that Indian diplomats and consular officials are linked to violent criminal activity on Canadian soil.

20 years after fatal Halifax cargo jet crash, safety improvements lag

The deadly crash of an MK Airlines cargo plane in Halifax on Oct. 14, 2004, heightened concerns about crew fatigue and inadequate training, but 20 years later, key safety improvements have yet to be made.
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20 years after fatal Halifax cargo jet crash, safety improvements lag

The deadly crash of an MK Airlines cargo plane in Halifax on Oct. 14, 2004, heightened concerns about crew fatigue and inadequate training, but 20 years later, key safety improvements have yet to be made.

As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing

After a wildfire destroyed a third of Jasper, different levels of government have stepped in to house some residents who can get the town up and running before the winter tourism season. But that means other residents who want to be in town for work have to f
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As Jasper, Alta., tries to rebuild from wildfire, residents scramble to find winter housing

After a wildfire destroyed a third of Jasper, different levels of government have stepped in to house some residents who can get the town up and running before the winter tourism season. But that means other residents who want to be in town for work have to find their own place to stay.

'Light will prevail': Students return after Jewish girls' school in Toronto hit with gunfire for a 2nd time

Students are returning to a Jewish girls' school in Toronto two days after it was struck with gunfire for the second time this year.
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'Light will prevail': Students return after Jewish girls' school in Toronto hit with gunfire for a 2nd time

Students are returning to a Jewish girls' school in Toronto two days after it was struck with gunfire for the second time this year.

Airbnb guests east of Toronto steal quarter of a million dollars worth of jewelry: police

Four guests at an Airbnb east of Toronto made off with a quarter of million dollars worth of jewelry following their stay, police say.
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Airbnb guests east of Toronto steal quarter of a million dollars worth of jewelry: police

Four guests at an Airbnb east of Toronto made off with a quarter of million dollars worth of jewelry following their stay, police say.

NDP parodies B.C. Conservative campaign promises with McRib post

British Columbia's New Democratic Party says it is responsible for a parody social media post that has B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad promising to bring back McDonald's McRib sandwiches.
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NDP parodies B.C. Conservative campaign promises with McRib post

British Columbia's New Democratic Party says it is responsible for a parody social media post that has B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad promising to bring back McDonald's McRib sandwiches.

Ontario police say 'escalating incidents' between high schools connected to deadly crash

'Escalating incidents' between two Hamilton high schools are believed to be connected to a car crash last week that left a 15-year-old boy dead, police say.
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Ontario police say 'escalating incidents' between high schools connected to deadly crash

'Escalating incidents' between two Hamilton high schools are believed to be connected to a car crash last week that left a 15-year-old boy dead, police say.

Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
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Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.

Two in three who plan to remain childless said it just wasn't for them, survey finds

New data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that only one in five childless adults 50 or younger are confident they will have children.
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Two in three who plan to remain childless said it just wasn't for them, survey finds

New data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that only one in five childless adults 50 or younger are confident they will have children.

Distracted driving deaths up 40 per cent in Ontario compared to last year

The Ontario Provincial Police says the number of fatal collisions caused by distracted driving on the roads it patrols has increased more 40 percent compared to this time last year.
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Distracted driving deaths up 40 per cent in Ontario compared to last year

The Ontario Provincial Police says the number of fatal collisions caused by distracted driving on the roads it patrols has increased more 40 percent compared to this time last year.

Only roughly 1 in 5 childless adults say they'll have children, survey finds

New data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that only one in five childless adults 50 or younger are confident they will have children.
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Only roughly 1 in 5 childless adults say they'll have children, survey finds

New data from the Angus Reid Institute shows that only one in five childless adults 50 or younger are confident they will have children.

Man charged after dead body found inside east Toronto apartment

Police have arrested and charged a 52-year-old man who wanted after failing to notify authorities about a dead person inside an apartment in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.
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Man charged after dead body found inside east Toronto apartment

Police have arrested and charged a 52-year-old man who wanted after failing to notify authorities about a dead person inside an apartment in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.

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.
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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.

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