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How a weekly phone call turned into a love story for 2 N.B. seniors

Brenda Trafford, 90, wasn't looking for love but the Murray Corner, N.B., woman knew there was something special about the voice at the other end of the line.

First Nations man sues government over wrongful conviction in 1973 Winnipeg murder

A third First Nations man recently exonerated in the 1973 killing of a Winnipeg father has filed a lawsuit against all three levels of government, seeking damages for his wrongful conviction in a case that involved racism, police brutality, false confessions
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First Nations man sues government over wrongful conviction in 1973 Winnipeg murder

A third First Nations man recently exonerated in the 1973 killing of a Winnipeg father has filed a lawsuit against all three levels of government, seeking damages for his wrongful conviction in a case that involved racism, police brutality, false confessions and a prosecutor linked to a number of other wrongful convictions in Manitoba.

Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don't 'tell the whole story'

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close, according to Elections Canada filings released Tuesday.
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Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don't 'tell the whole story'

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close, according to Elections Canada filings released Tuesday.

Judge finds RCMP breached charter rights during arrests at Wet'suwet'en pipeline blockade

A B.C. judge says police breached the charter rights of three people arrested for blocking work on the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline, and they will receive a reduction in their sentences because of that.
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Judge finds RCMP breached charter rights during arrests at Wet'suwet'en pipeline blockade

A B.C. judge says police breached the charter rights of three people arrested for blocking work on the Coastal GasLink (CGL) pipeline, and they will receive a reduction in their sentences because of that.

Canada's foreign minister says she gave Europe a 'wake-up call' on threat Trump poses to Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly concluded her recent tour of Europe saying she delivered a “wake-up call” to Canada’s allies across the Atlantic about the economic and political threat the Trump administration is posing to Canada. 
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Canada's foreign minister says she gave Europe a 'wake-up call' on threat Trump poses to Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly concluded her recent tour of Europe saying she delivered a “wake-up call” to Canada’s allies across the Atlantic about the economic and political threat the Trump administration is posing to Canada. 

Carney pulls in $1.9M from 11,260 donors in race to replace Trudeau

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close.
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Carney pulls in $1.9M from 11,260 donors in race to replace Trudeau

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is pulling in more money from more contributors than any of his competitors in the race to replace Justin Trudeau — and it's not even close.

Extreme cold to relent by end of week, warmer temps on the way for Sask.

Nearly all of Saskatchewan was under an extreme cold warning Monday morning, with wind chill values plunging to near -40, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
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Extreme cold to relent by end of week, warmer temps on the way for Sask.

Nearly all of Saskatchewan was under an extreme cold warning Monday morning, with wind chill values plunging to near -40, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).

Quebec struggles to dig out from back-to-back snowstorms

Quebec is still struggling to dig out from record-breaking back-to-back storms, with schools in some parts of the province closed. Most schools in Montreal are open despite the abundance of snow and many sidewalks not being cleared.
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Quebec struggles to dig out from back-to-back snowstorms

Quebec is still struggling to dig out from record-breaking back-to-back storms, with schools in some parts of the province closed. Most schools in Montreal are open despite the abundance of snow and many sidewalks not being cleared.

Inflation rose to 1.9% in January, with low prices on GST-free goods offsetting high energy costs

Canada's consumer price index rose to 1.9 per cent in January, as higher energy prices weighing on overall inflation were partly offset by the federal government's tax holiday, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.
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Inflation rose to 1.9% in January, with low prices on GST-free goods offsetting high energy costs

Canada's consumer price index rose to 1.9 per cent in January, as higher energy prices weighing on overall inflation were partly offset by the federal government's tax holiday, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday.

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge will not seek re-election: source

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has no intention of seeking re-election, Radio-Canada has learned. However, she will shortly unveil her proposal to modernize CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate.
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Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge will not seek re-election: source

Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge has no intention of seeking re-election, Radio-Canada has learned. However, she will shortly unveil her proposal to modernize CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate.

Survivors' Secretariat denied funding to continue search for missing children, unmarked graves

An organization leading efforts to investigate Canada’s oldest and longest-running Indian residential school, fear they’ve been denied federal funding as punishment for criticizing the Liberal government, putting their search for missing children and un
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Survivors' Secretariat denied funding to continue search for missing children, unmarked graves

An organization leading efforts to investigate Canada’s oldest and longest-running Indian residential school, fear they’ve been denied federal funding as punishment for criticizing the Liberal government, putting their search for missing children and unmarked burials at the Mohawk Institute in jeopardy.

How the leaders' debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford's campaign slogan is «Protect Ontario,» but during the province-wide leaders' debate on Monday night, he clearly switched it to «Protect My Lead.»
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How the leaders' debate affects the rest of the Ontario election campaign

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford's campaign slogan is «Protect Ontario,» but during the province-wide leaders' debate on Monday night, he clearly switched it to «Protect My Lead.»

Antonine Maillet, award-winning Canadian novelist inspired by her Acadian roots, dead at 95

New Brunswick-born Antonine Maillet, novelist, playwright and proud Acadian, has died at 95 at her home in Montreal, according to her publisher.
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Antonine Maillet, award-winning Canadian novelist inspired by her Acadian roots, dead at 95

New Brunswick-born Antonine Maillet, novelist, playwright and proud Acadian, has died at 95 at her home in Montreal, according to her publisher.

Interest in N.L. as travel destination spikes amid growing U.S. tensions, tourism minister says

As a potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada looms, Canadian travellers are cancelling travel plans south of the border. In Newfoundland and Labrador, some are hoping that'll translate to more tourists than normal.
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Interest in N.L. as travel destination spikes amid growing U.S. tensions, tourism minister says

As a potential trade war between the U.S. and Canada looms, Canadian travellers are cancelling travel plans south of the border. In Newfoundland and Labrador, some are hoping that'll translate to more tourists than normal.

Mother says B.C. privacy laws limiting search for son who went missing over a year ago 

For the last 10 years, Christine Moore has been advocating for her adult son who, she says, struggles with mental illness and addiction, but privacy laws have made it challenging for her to get the information she needs to care for him. Now, he's gone missin
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Mother says B.C. privacy laws limiting search for son who went missing over a year ago 

For the last 10 years, Christine Moore has been advocating for her adult son who, she says, struggles with mental illness and addiction, but privacy laws have made it challenging for her to get the information she needs to care for him. Now, he's gone missing and Moore says those same laws are limiting her search.

Nation to Nation collaboration sees Yellowstone bison come to Canada for the 1st time

Last month Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, an original signatory of the Buffalo Treaty, gave Mosquito-Grizzly Bear's Head-Lean Man First Nation in Saskatchewan 11 plains bison from the Yellowstone National Park herd.
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Nation to Nation collaboration sees Yellowstone bison come to Canada for the 1st time

Last month Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Montana, an original signatory of the Buffalo Treaty, gave Mosquito-Grizzly Bear's Head-Lean Man First Nation in Saskatchewan 11 plains bison from the Yellowstone National Park herd.

Another basketball dynasty is budding at Carleton — this time, it's the women's team

For years, Carleton University in Ottawa has been synonymous with basketball. Led by head coach Dave Smart, the men's program racked up 17 titles in a 20-year span. So when Dani Sinclair left her alma mater Victoria to become the Ravens' women's head coach i
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Another basketball dynasty is budding at Carleton — this time, it's the women's team

For years, Carleton University in Ottawa has been synonymous with basketball. Led by head coach Dave Smart, the men's program racked up 17 titles in a 20-year span. So when Dani Sinclair left her alma mater Victoria to become the Ravens' women's head coach in 2020, she was ready to embrace the pressure.

What the Ontario election candidates need to do for tonight's debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commanding a strong lead in the Ont. election, tonight's debate could be the last chance for the opposition leaders to deflate some of that support. CBC News spoke with analysts and observers
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What the Ontario election candidates need to do for tonight's debate

With polls suggesting Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford commanding a strong lead in the Ont. election, tonight's debate could be the last chance for the opposition leaders to deflate some of that support. CBC News spoke with analysts and observers about what each leader needs to do.

Serial rapist Sofyan Boalag sues after being stabbed in N.B. prison, left unable to walk

A man who terrorized women in St. John's in 2012 is now suing the federal government, saying he'll never walk again after being stabbed at a prison in Renous, N.B.
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Serial rapist Sofyan Boalag sues after being stabbed in N.B. prison, left unable to walk

A man who terrorized women in St. John's in 2012 is now suing the federal government, saying he'll never walk again after being stabbed at a prison in Renous, N.B.

Ottawa ends funding for national advisory committee on unmarked residential school graves

The National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials supports Indigenous communities looking to identify, locate and commemorate children who died at residential schools in Canada.
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Ottawa ends funding for national advisory committee on unmarked residential school graves

The National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials supports Indigenous communities looking to identify, locate and commemorate children who died at residential schools in Canada.

Canada claims team Crystal Globe, Dandjinou wins 1,000m at short track World Tour finale in Milan

Canadian speed skater William Dandjinou capped his dominant short track World Tour season with another gold while Canada won the team Crystal Globe on Sunday at the finale in Milan, Italy.
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Canada claims team Crystal Globe, Dandjinou wins 1,000m at short track World Tour finale in Milan

Canadian speed skater William Dandjinou capped his dominant short track World Tour season with another gold while Canada won the team Crystal Globe on Sunday at the finale in Milan, Italy.

Ransomware, disease and 'ultra low-cost retailers': Why 3 iconic Canadian clothing stores went broke

For three weeks in November and December 2021, iconic Canadian clothing chains Bootlegger, Cleo and Ricki's found themselves paralyzed —staring down the barrel of the «critical holiday season» but prevented by ransomware from moving inventory. T
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Ransomware, disease and 'ultra low-cost retailers': Why 3 iconic Canadian clothing stores went broke

For three weeks in November and December 2021, iconic Canadian clothing chains Bootlegger, Cleo and Ricki's found themselves paralyzed —staring down the barrel of the «critical holiday season» but prevented by ransomware from moving inventory. The cyber-attack was just one of a host of problems that pushed their owners into insolvency.

'I really thought I was going to die there': Snowmobiler recalls dramatic Cape Breton rescue

Snowmobiler Dave Metcalfe had almost given up hope when help finally arrived Saturday.
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'I really thought I was going to die there': Snowmobiler recalls dramatic Cape Breton rescue

Snowmobiler Dave Metcalfe had almost given up hope when help finally arrived Saturday.

When Newfoundland charged tariffs on Canadian goods, the cost of living was through the roof

Recent tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump aren't the first time the province has had to think about the taxes — or the high cost of living that results from them.
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When Newfoundland charged tariffs on Canadian goods, the cost of living was through the roof

Recent tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump aren't the first time the province has had to think about the taxes — or the high cost of living that results from them.

Trump claims the trade deficit with Canada is a $200B subsidy. Experts disagree

U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that his country subsidizes Canada with hundreds of billions of dollars every year has become a key plank in his argument for annexing the country. But do his numbers add up?
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Trump claims the trade deficit with Canada is a $200B subsidy. Experts disagree

U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that his country subsidizes Canada with hundreds of billions of dollars every year has become a key plank in his argument for annexing the country. But do his numbers add up?

Tariff threats are already driving investment out of Canada

No one knows what Donald Trump really wants. But he's already seeing results he'll be happy with as Canadian businesses consider moving investment out of Canada and focusing on the U.S.
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Tariff threats are already driving investment out of Canada

No one knows what Donald Trump really wants. But he's already seeing results he'll be happy with as Canadian businesses consider moving investment out of Canada and focusing on the U.S.

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