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Toronto's unemployment rate is at its highest point since the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is where experts say the job market is headed.

Nearly 380,000 Torontonians were searching for a job in November as the city’s unemployment rate reached a level not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate unanimously passes bill to eliminate Indian Act's 2nd-generation cut-off

The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to advance Bill S-2 with an amendment calling for the removal of the second-generation cut-off from the Indian Act, where children are not eligible for Indian status after two generations of one non-status parent.
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Senate unanimously passes bill to eliminate Indian Act's 2nd-generation cut-off

The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to advance Bill S-2 with an amendment calling for the removal of the second-generation cut-off from the Indian Act, where children are not eligible for Indian status after two generations of one non-status parent.

Top court restores conviction of woman who tried to kill mother with insulin injection

The Supreme Court of Canada has restored a woman's conviction for attempting to kill her mother by injecting her with insulin.
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Top court restores conviction of woman who tried to kill mother with insulin injection

The Supreme Court of Canada has restored a woman's conviction for attempting to kill her mother by injecting her with insulin.

Renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry dead at 96

Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry, whose works included the 2008 redesign of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, has died. 
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Renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry dead at 96

Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry, whose works included the 2008 redesign of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, has died. 

Mr. Puffs café reportedly used as Laval gang leader's headquarters targeted by gunfire

A Mr. Puffs café in Laval, Que., reportedly used as a headquarters by a recently slain gang leader was hit by gunfire overnight.
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Mr. Puffs café reportedly used as Laval gang leader's headquarters targeted by gunfire

A Mr. Puffs café in Laval, Que., reportedly used as a headquarters by a recently slain gang leader was hit by gunfire overnight.

Sask. introduces involuntary treatment legislation as fall sitting ends

In its throne speech, the provincial government touted The Compassionate Intervention Act as a key component in its response to the ongoing drug addictions crisis.
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Sask. introduces involuntary treatment legislation as fall sitting ends

In its throne speech, the provincial government touted The Compassionate Intervention Act as a key component in its response to the ongoing drug addictions crisis.

Police find 'I hate my child' search made on couple's device 2 days before boy, 12, died

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard texts in which the women questioned whether a boy in their care might be dying a month before his death in December 2022.
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Police find 'I hate my child' search made on couple's device 2 days before boy, 12, died

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard texts in which the women questioned whether a boy in their care might be dying a month before his death in December 2022.

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.

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