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Trump nominates former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra to be ambassador to Canada

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra to be his ambassador to Canada.

Trudeau offering Canadians a temporary tax break on toys, takeout, snacks and more heading into holidays

Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on essential items, children's clothing and diapers, restaurant and pre-prepared meals and common stocking stuffers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. Trudeau also announced a new 'Working Cana
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Trudeau offering Canadians a temporary tax break on toys, takeout, snacks and more heading into holidays

Canadians will soon receive a temporary tax break on essential items, children's clothing and diapers, restaurant and pre-prepared meals and common stocking stuffers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday. Trudeau also announced a new 'Working Canadians Rebate' that will send a $250 payment to 18.7 million Canadians in early spring 2025.

Chase ensues after suspected stolen vehicle rams Montreal police car; 3 arrested

Three young males, 16, 18 and 20, were arrested after a Montreal police car was rammed by a suspected stolen vehicle in NDG and a foot chase eventually ensued in Montreal North.
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Chase ensues after suspected stolen vehicle rams Montreal police car; 3 arrested

Three young males, 16, 18 and 20, were arrested after a Montreal police car was rammed by a suspected stolen vehicle in NDG and a foot chase eventually ensued in Montreal North.

UBC investigating instructor following leaked audio of anti-Israel rant

A UBC instructor is facing backlash following the release of a 12-minute audio file from a lecture she gave on Sept. 18.
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UBC investigating instructor following leaked audio of anti-Israel rant

A UBC instructor is facing backlash following the release of a 12-minute audio file from a lecture she gave on Sept. 18.

2 arrested during Greenpeace protest outside Stornoway residence in Ottawa

Two people have been arrested following a protest outside Stornoway, the official residence of Canada's leader of the Opposition.
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2 arrested during Greenpeace protest outside Stornoway residence in Ottawa

Two people have been arrested following a protest outside Stornoway, the official residence of Canada's leader of the Opposition.

Ontario man agrees to remove backyard hockey rink

A Markham hockey buff who built a massive backyard ice rink without permissions or permits has reluctantly agreed to remove the sprawling surface, following a years-long dispute with the city and his neighbours.
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Ontario man agrees to remove backyard hockey rink

A Markham hockey buff who built a massive backyard ice rink without permissions or permits has reluctantly agreed to remove the sprawling surface, following a years-long dispute with the city and his neighbours.

Sales in N.L.'s tight housing market are soaring, thanks to cash-flush newcomers: agent

There's stiff competition among prospective home buyers in the St. John's region because listings are unusually low. One real estate agent says deep-pocketed buyers from outside the province are primarily to blame.
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Sales in N.L.'s tight housing market are soaring, thanks to cash-flush newcomers: agent

There's stiff competition among prospective home buyers in the St. John's region because listings are unusually low. One real estate agent says deep-pocketed buyers from outside the province are primarily to blame.

Racist, hate-fuelled videos promoting violence played for alleged terror propagandist's trial

In an Ottawa courtroom on Tuesday, federal Crown prosecutors played three videos downloaded from social media by RCMP in 2020 — videos the Crown contends were created in part by Patrick Gordon Macdonald, an alleged neo-Nazi terror propagandist who lives in
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Racist, hate-fuelled videos promoting violence played for alleged terror propagandist's trial

In an Ottawa courtroom on Tuesday, federal Crown prosecutors played three videos downloaded from social media by RCMP in 2020 — videos the Crown contends were created in part by Patrick Gordon Macdonald, an alleged neo-Nazi terror propagandist who lives in the capital with his parents.

See how this disabled Saskatoon woman searches for safe access in winter

CBC News follows Tasnim Jaisee and her father along as they navigate the streets of Saskatoon after the first snow storm. Jaycee has osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as the brittle bone disease.
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See how this disabled Saskatoon woman searches for safe access in winter

CBC News follows Tasnim Jaisee and her father along as they navigate the streets of Saskatoon after the first snow storm. Jaycee has osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as the brittle bone disease.

Winnipegger warns of 'craziest, most elaborate' missed payments scam

Woman says people pretending to work for Hydro attempted to lure her into making a deposit on a Bitcoin machine, using a lot of personal information and elaborate theatrics to make everything seem «very realistic.»
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Winnipegger warns of 'craziest, most elaborate' missed payments scam

Woman says people pretending to work for Hydro attempted to lure her into making a deposit on a Bitcoin machine, using a lot of personal information and elaborate theatrics to make everything seem «very realistic.»

Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

Canada's border agency says it has detained about 50 shipments of cargo over suspicions they were products of forced labour under rules introduced in 2020 — but only one was eventually determined to be in breach of the ban.
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Border agency detained dozens of 'forced labour' cargo shipments. Now it's being sued

Canada's border agency says it has detained about 50 shipments of cargo over suspicions they were products of forced labour under rules introduced in 2020 — but only one was eventually determined to be in breach of the ban.

Rising threat of nitazenes joins fentanyl in Canada's toxic drug supply

The toxic drug crisis has taken more than 47,000 lives in Canada since 2016 and the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a household name. But now, an even more potent class of synthetic drug is showing up in drug busts across the country: nitazenes.
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Rising threat of nitazenes joins fentanyl in Canada's toxic drug supply

The toxic drug crisis has taken more than 47,000 lives in Canada since 2016 and the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a household name. But now, an even more potent class of synthetic drug is showing up in drug busts across the country: nitazenes.

Trudeau government to announce GST vacation on certain items before Christmas

The Liberal government and the NDP have agreed to introduce a two-month GST vacation on certain items before the holiday season, Radio-Canada has learned.
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Trudeau government to announce GST vacation on certain items before Christmas

The Liberal government and the NDP have agreed to introduce a two-month GST vacation on certain items before the holiday season, Radio-Canada has learned.

Emily Carr painting sold at a barn for $50 US fetches $349K at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York fetched $349,250 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night.
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Emily Carr painting sold at a barn for $50 US fetches $349K at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York fetched $349,250 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night.

Emily Carr painting sold at a barn for $50 US fetches $290K at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York State fetched $290,000 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night.
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Emily Carr painting sold at a barn for $50 US fetches $290K at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York State fetched $290,000 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night.

Emily Carr painting sold for $50 US fetches $290,000 at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York State fetched $290,000 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night.
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Emily Carr painting sold for $50 US fetches $290,000 at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold for $50 US at a barn sale in New York State fetched $290,000 Cdn at a Toronto auction on Wednesday night.

Mounties announce one of the largest drug busts in Surrey RCMP history

Surrey RCMP searched locations in Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Vancouver and Richmond seizing significant amounts of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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Mounties announce one of the largest drug busts in Surrey RCMP history

Surrey RCMP searched locations in Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Vancouver and Richmond seizing significant amounts of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine and fentanyl.

How this seniors' home is using AirTags to give residents more freedom

Résidence Outremont is using AirTags to track its seniors, offering them a bit more independence while still being supervised. Staff say residents and their families are briefed about the devices, including privacy concerns, before giving them out.
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How this seniors' home is using AirTags to give residents more freedom

Résidence Outremont is using AirTags to track its seniors, offering them a bit more independence while still being supervised. Staff say residents and their families are briefed about the devices, including privacy concerns, before giving them out.

Largest N.B. measles outbreak in decades pushing Canada's case count to 5-year high

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick is set to push Canada's annual case count to the highest it's been in five years, highlighting how infectious the disease is and how low vaccination rates have allowed it to take hold, says an immunologist.
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Largest N.B. measles outbreak in decades pushing Canada's case count to 5-year high

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick is set to push Canada's annual case count to the highest it's been in five years, highlighting how infectious the disease is and how low vaccination rates have allowed it to take hold, says an immunologist.

P.E.I. school faces backlash for planning to remove memorials to students who have died

A central P.E.I. school's decision to remove tributes to students who have died has left families questioning the decision, sparked an online backlash, and even made its way to the floor of the legislative assembly.
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P.E.I. school faces backlash for planning to remove memorials to students who have died

A central P.E.I. school's decision to remove tributes to students who have died has left families questioning the decision, sparked an online backlash, and even made its way to the floor of the legislative assembly.

'My two daughters were sleeping': London Ont. family in shock after their home riddled with gunfire

A London father and son they’re shocked and confused after their home was riddled with bullets while young children were sleeping inside.
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'My two daughters were sleeping': London Ont. family in shock after their home riddled with gunfire

A London father and son they’re shocked and confused after their home was riddled with bullets while young children were sleeping inside.

Competition Bureau launches investigation into furniture retailers Leon's, The Brick

The Competition Bureau says it has advanced an investigation into furniture retailer Leon's and its subsidiary The Brick over deceptive marketing practices.
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Competition Bureau launches investigation into furniture retailers Leon's, The Brick

The Competition Bureau says it has advanced an investigation into furniture retailer Leon's and its subsidiary The Brick over deceptive marketing practices.

Highways reopen, but some schools closed and city traffic perilous after 2-system storm hits Sask.

St. Nicholas and Plainsview schools in Regina are closed Wednesday due to impassable roads.
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Highways reopen, but some schools closed and city traffic perilous after 2-system storm hits Sask.

St. Nicholas and Plainsview schools in Regina are closed Wednesday due to impassable roads.

Stephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

Former prime minister Stephen Harper has been appointed the new chairman of the board of AIMCo, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, the Alberta government said Wednesday.
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Stephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

Former prime minister Stephen Harper has been appointed the new chairman of the board of AIMCo, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation, the Alberta government said Wednesday.

N.B. measles outbreak pushing Canada's case count to 5-year high

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick is set to push Canada's annual case count to the highest it's been in five years, highlighting how infectious the disease is and how low vaccination rates have allowed it to take hold, says an immunologist.
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N.B. measles outbreak pushing Canada's case count to 5-year high

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick is set to push Canada's annual case count to the highest it's been in five years, highlighting how infectious the disease is and how low vaccination rates have allowed it to take hold, says an immunologist.

Calgary gorilla died after being hit by a door: officials

The Calgary Zoo says its two-year-old western lowland gorilla named Eyare died after being hit by a hydraulic door at the rear of the exhibit.
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Calgary gorilla died after being hit by a door: officials

The Calgary Zoo says its two-year-old western lowland gorilla named Eyare died after being hit by a hydraulic door at the rear of the exhibit.

'Bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast with hurricane-force winds, downing trees onto roads and vehicles

Massive trees toppled onto roads, power lines and parked cars as hurricane-force winds battered the B.C. coast overnight during an intense “bomb cyclone” weather event.
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'Bomb cyclone' batters B.C. coast with hurricane-force winds, downing trees onto roads and vehicles

Massive trees toppled onto roads, power lines and parked cars as hurricane-force winds battered the B.C. coast overnight during an intense “bomb cyclone” weather event.

Families of Paul Bernardo's victims not allowed to attend parole hearing in person, lawyer says

The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the lawyer representing the loved ones of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.
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Families of Paul Bernardo's victims not allowed to attend parole hearing in person, lawyer says

The families of the victims of Paul Bernardo have been barred from attending the serial killer’s upcoming parole hearing in person, according to the lawyer representing the loved ones of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy.

Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds

A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.
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Sask. woman who refused to provide breath sample did not break the law, court finds

A Saskatchewan woman who refused to provide a breath sample after being stopped by police in Regina did not break the law – as the officer's request was deemed not lawful given the circumstances.

A year after their loved one died in hospital, N.S. family struggles to understand what went wrong

More than a year after the death of their daughter, Wesley and Sheila Lees say they're still trying to understand what unfolded at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital, and what needs to change to prevent similar tragedies. 
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A year after their loved one died in hospital, N.S. family struggles to understand what went wrong

More than a year after the death of their daughter, Wesley and Sheila Lees say they're still trying to understand what unfolded at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital, and what needs to change to prevent similar tragedies. 

Contraband valued at over $102K seized from Gravenhurst, Ont. prison

Officials say staff at a Gravenhurst prison seized a package containing contraband, including tobacco and crystal methamphetamine, with an estimated institutional value of nearly $102,000.
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Contraband valued at over $102K seized from Gravenhurst, Ont. prison

Officials say staff at a Gravenhurst prison seized a package containing contraband, including tobacco and crystal methamphetamine, with an estimated institutional value of nearly $102,000.

More details about Calgary gorilla death expected Wednesday

Officials at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are expected to share the results of a formal investigation into the death of its two-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare.
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More details about Calgary gorilla death expected Wednesday

Officials at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo are expected to share the results of a formal investigation into the death of its two-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare.

'No disrespect to His Majesty': Yukon council refuses to take oath to King

Governance in Yukon's second-largest municipality has been at a standstill since its newly elected mayor and council refused to pledge allegiance to King Charles during their swearing-in ceremony.
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'No disrespect to His Majesty': Yukon council refuses to take oath to King

Governance in Yukon's second-largest municipality has been at a standstill since its newly elected mayor and council refused to pledge allegiance to King Charles during their swearing-in ceremony.

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