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New technology solves mystery of late First World War soldier's flower sent home to Canada

In 1916, Harold Wrong plucked a flower from the fields of Somme, France and tucked it into a letter he mailed home to Toronto. For decades, the type of flower sent remained a mystery.

'Vigorous' storm prompts wind, rainfall warnings on B.C.'s South Coast

Forecasters are warning about the potential for landslides, downed tree branches and power outages Tuesday as another “vigorous” storm bears down on B.C.’s South Coast.
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'Vigorous' storm prompts wind, rainfall warnings on B.C.'s South Coast

Forecasters are warning about the potential for landslides, downed tree branches and power outages Tuesday as another “vigorous” storm bears down on B.C.’s South Coast.

'He begged me': Brampton, Ont. woman loses more than $200K to romance scam

A Brampton woman says she is devastated after she lost more than $200,000 — her life's savings — to a romance scam.
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'He begged me': Brampton, Ont. woman loses more than $200K to romance scam

A Brampton woman says she is devastated after she lost more than $200,000 — her life's savings — to a romance scam.

23 arrested after at least 100 shots fired in exchange of gunfire outside Toronto recording studio: police

Police say 23 people are in custody after at least 100 shots were fired in an exchange of gunfire outside a West Queen West recording studio on Monday night.
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23 arrested after at least 100 shots fired in exchange of gunfire outside Toronto recording studio: police

Police say 23 people are in custody after at least 100 shots were fired in an exchange of gunfire outside a West Queen West recording studio on Monday night.

Ottawa high school principal apologizes for song played during Remembrance Day assembly

The principal of an Ottawa high school is apologizing to students, parents and guardians after an Arabic-language song was played during the school's Remembrance Day service.
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Ottawa high school principal apologizes for song played during Remembrance Day assembly

The principal of an Ottawa high school is apologizing to students, parents and guardians after an Arabic-language song was played during the school's Remembrance Day service.

Canada Post workers give 72-hour notice to strike

The union representing Canada Post workers said it will be in a legal strike position on Friday, exactly one year after talks on a new contract began, although it is holding back on deciding whether a job action will take place immediately.
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Canada Post workers give 72-hour notice to strike

The union representing Canada Post workers said it will be in a legal strike position on Friday, exactly one year after talks on a new contract began, although it is holding back on deciding whether a job action will take place immediately.

National chief says ICC should probe disappearances of children from residential schools

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the International Criminal Court should investigate the disappearance of Indigenous children from Canadian residential schools.
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National chief says ICC should probe disappearances of children from residential schools

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the International Criminal Court should investigate the disappearance of Indigenous children from Canadian residential schools.

Most criminal cases in Ontario now ending before charges are tested at trial

Statistics Canada data reviewed by CBC Toronto shows a dramatic shift in criminal outcomes in Ontario over the last decade. The majority of criminal cases in the province have ended with charges being withdrawn, stayed, dismissed or discharged before a decisi
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Most criminal cases in Ontario now ending before charges are tested at trial

Statistics Canada data reviewed by CBC Toronto shows a dramatic shift in criminal outcomes in Ontario over the last decade. The majority of criminal cases in the province have ended with charges being withdrawn, stayed, dismissed or discharged before a decision at trial since 2020.

Dr. Ronald Weiss, Ottawa's 'Wayne Gretzky' of vasectomies, dies

Dr. Ronald Weiss, who performed nearly 60,000 vasectomies on Ottawa men, establishing him as the «Wayne Gretzky» of the procedure, has died.
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Dr. Ronald Weiss, Ottawa's 'Wayne Gretzky' of vasectomies, dies

Dr. Ronald Weiss, who performed nearly 60,000 vasectomies on Ottawa men, establishing him as the «Wayne Gretzky» of the procedure, has died.

‘The kindest soul we’ve ever known‘: Family, friends of man fatally shot by police in Hamilton seek answers, justice

Family members and friends of a 43-year-old man who was fatally shot by police in Hamilton over the weekend says they’re devastated by his death and are seeking answers and justice for their loved one.
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‘The kindest soul we’ve ever known‘: Family, friends of man fatally shot by police in Hamilton seek answers, justice

Family members and friends of a 43-year-old man who was fatally shot by police in Hamilton over the weekend says they’re devastated by his death and are seeking answers and justice for their loved one.

Montreal man facing first-degree murder in woman's death; accused was on bail after allegedly threatening her

A 36-year-old Montreal man who was out on bail after allegedly uttering death threats against his partner is now accused of murdering her on the South Shore.
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Montreal man facing first-degree murder in woman's death; accused was on bail after allegedly threatening her

A 36-year-old Montreal man who was out on bail after allegedly uttering death threats against his partner is now accused of murdering her on the South Shore.

Hamilton, Ont., building collapse at downtown park could've had 'terrifying' consequences, mayor says

Two buildings collapsed on Hamilton’s Gore Park early Monday morning after being boarded up for over a decade. The fire department says no one was injured and the city has issued an emergency demolition order.
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Hamilton, Ont., building collapse at downtown park could've had 'terrifying' consequences, mayor says

Two buildings collapsed on Hamilton’s Gore Park early Monday morning after being boarded up for over a decade. The fire department says no one was injured and the city has issued an emergency demolition order.

Kitchener, Ont. teen facing 29 charges after serious threats made against schools, businesses and people

A 15-year-old boy from Kitchener, Ont. is facing a long list of criminal charges as the Waterloo Regional Police Service wraps up a lengthy swatting investigation.
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Kitchener, Ont. teen facing 29 charges after serious threats made against schools, businesses and people

A 15-year-old boy from Kitchener, Ont. is facing a long list of criminal charges as the Waterloo Regional Police Service wraps up a lengthy swatting investigation.

B.C. woman sentenced for stealing $14K in funds raised for schoolkids

A B.C. woman who stole more than $14,000 in volunteer-raised funds that were supposed to be spent on school supplies and programs – including hot meals for vulnerable kids – won't spend any time in jail.
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B.C. woman sentenced for stealing $14K in funds raised for schoolkids

A B.C. woman who stole more than $14,000 in volunteer-raised funds that were supposed to be spent on school supplies and programs – including hot meals for vulnerable kids – won't spend any time in jail.

Candlelight vigil held for Cobalt teen recovering in hospital after being attacked, ex-boyfriend charged with attempted murder

Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus was among approximately 120 people who gathered Sunday night for a candlelight vigil near the scene of a vicious attack against a 16-year-old in Cobalt.
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Candlelight vigil held for Cobalt teen recovering in hospital after being attacked, ex-boyfriend charged with attempted murder

Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus was among approximately 120 people who gathered Sunday night for a candlelight vigil near the scene of a vicious attack against a 16-year-old in Cobalt.

Man shot by police in Hamilton has died, victim did 'not appear' to fire a gun, says SIU

A man who was critically injured in a police-involved shooting in Hamilton late Sunday afternoon has died in hospital, says the province’s police watchdog.
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Man shot by police in Hamilton has died, victim did 'not appear' to fire a gun, says SIU

A man who was critically injured in a police-involved shooting in Hamilton late Sunday afternoon has died in hospital, says the province’s police watchdog.

Abuse, harassment and suicide: Report finds anti-Black racism exists at highest levels of federal government

A government-funded report released to CTV News highlights 'systemic racism' against dozens of Black executives within the federal public service, including allegations of abuse, violence and harassment that, in some instances, led to suicide.
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Abuse, harassment and suicide: Report finds anti-Black racism exists at highest levels of federal government

A government-funded report released to CTV News highlights 'systemic racism' against dozens of Black executives within the federal public service, including allegations of abuse, violence and harassment that, in some instances, led to suicide.

Newfoundland man electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

Police in Newfoundland say a man was electrocuted Saturday by a downed power wire about 10 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L.
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Newfoundland man electrocuted by downed power line, two women injured

Police in Newfoundland say a man was electrocuted Saturday by a downed power wire about 10 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L.

Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails

Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday have been called off. It comes as more than 100 organizations representing industries from automotive and fertilizer to retail and m
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Talks break off in B.C. port dispute as bid to end multi-day lockout fails

Contract negotiations in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday have been called off. It comes as more than 100 organizations representing industries from automotive and fertilizer to retail and mining urged the government to do whatever it takes to end the work stoppage.

Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history

As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Canadians know little about their country's history.
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Ahead of Remembrance Day, poll suggests most Canadians don't know much about their history

As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Canadians know little about their country's history.

B.C. investigating 1st presumptive human avian flu case caught in Canada

B.C. health officials are investigating what's believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught in Canada after a teenager tested presumptively positive for the disease, the Ministry of Health announced Saturday.
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B.C. investigating 1st presumptive human avian flu case caught in Canada

B.C. health officials are investigating what's believed to be the first human case of avian influenza caught in Canada after a teenager tested presumptively positive for the disease, the Ministry of Health announced Saturday.

Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for 'troubling' posts about Israel

Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party says a candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for «troubling» and «damaging» social media posts is no longer running for the party in the Nov. 26 general election.
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Nova Scotia NDP candidate out after criticism for 'troubling' posts about Israel

Nova Scotia's New Democratic Party says a candidate criticized by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs for «troubling» and «damaging» social media posts is no longer running for the party in the Nov. 26 general election.

'I started freaking out': Paris, Ont. teen wins pair of tickets to see her idol, Taylor Swift, in concert

One of the world’s biggest popstars, Taylor Swift, will hit the stage in Toronto next week for a series of sold out concerts. One lucky local teen was able to win a pair of tickets to see her idol in person.
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'I started freaking out': Paris, Ont. teen wins pair of tickets to see her idol, Taylor Swift, in concert

One of the world’s biggest popstars, Taylor Swift, will hit the stage in Toronto next week for a series of sold out concerts. One lucky local teen was able to win a pair of tickets to see her idol in person.

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