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Drug toxicity kills 7 people a day in Ontario. Why aren't major parties addressing it more this election?

Karla Ghartey, a community health nurse who helped pioneer many of Sudbury's supervised consumption initiatives, says the opioid crisis will be top of mind when she heads to the polls this week. Yet, the crisis was only touched on for 10 minutes during the r

Some Windsor police workers knew about internal sex assault allegations before service claimed it did: docs

Several Windsor, Ont., police employees — including a staff sergeant and superintendent — witnessed or were told about disturbing allegations of internal sexual assault years before the service said it became aware of them, according to claims in new
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Some Windsor police workers knew about internal sex assault allegations before service claimed it did: docs

Several Windsor, Ont., police employees — including a staff sergeant and superintendent — witnessed or were told about disturbing allegations of internal sexual assault years before the service said it became aware of them, according to claims in new documents obtained by CBC News.

Resignation of N.L. Premier Andrew Furey a bombshell in the province, political scientist says

A political scientist says Premier Andrew Furey's resignation serves as a bombshell in provincial politics that might be felt across the rest of Canada.
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Resignation of N.L. Premier Andrew Furey a bombshell in the province, political scientist says

A political scientist says Premier Andrew Furey's resignation serves as a bombshell in provincial politics that might be felt across the rest of Canada.

Truck driver training, highway safety concerns in northwestern Ontario rev up ahead of election

There were 25 fatalities on northwestern Ontario highways last year, according to the local provincial police branch. Highway safety has been a major concern in the region for years, as single-lane highways surrounded by trees, rocks and water aren't so forgi
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Truck driver training, highway safety concerns in northwestern Ontario rev up ahead of election

There were 25 fatalities on northwestern Ontario highways last year, according to the local provincial police branch. Highway safety has been a major concern in the region for years, as single-lane highways surrounded by trees, rocks and water aren't so forgiving during a wrong move behind the wheel. Here's what local leaders and advocates want addressed by the next provincial government.

Family of Winnipeg man hurt in Hawaii resort explosion says it's a 'miracle' he's still alive

The son of Darren Stevenson, a Winnipeg man who was severely injured in a suspected gas explosion at a beachside resort in Hawaii late last week, says it's a miracle his father is even alive.
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Family of Winnipeg man hurt in Hawaii resort explosion says it's a 'miracle' he's still alive

The son of Darren Stevenson, a Winnipeg man who was severely injured in a suspected gas explosion at a beachside resort in Hawaii late last week, says it's a miracle his father is even alive.

Ontario to increase beer fee, hitting Beer Store, private retail, bars, restaurants

Ontario’s liquor agency is increasing a fee it charges brewers, a move that would boost the cost of beer for all retailers, restaurants and bars in the province. 
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Ontario to increase beer fee, hitting Beer Store, private retail, bars, restaurants

Ontario’s liquor agency is increasing a fee it charges brewers, a move that would boost the cost of beer for all retailers, restaurants and bars in the province. 

Hamilton police search landfill for missing woman Shalini Singh

Shalini Singh has been missing since Dec. 4. Hamilton police say the 40-year-old may have been killed in her apartment and her body disposed of in the building's garbage.
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Hamilton police search landfill for missing woman Shalini Singh

Shalini Singh has been missing since Dec. 4. Hamilton police say the 40-year-old may have been killed in her apartment and her body disposed of in the building's garbage.

Ailing Pope Francis appoints Richard Smith new archbishop of Vancouver

Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver. The Vancouver archdiocese says the Pope appointed Archbishop Richard Smith, who has been serving in Edmonton, and accepted the resignatio
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Ailing Pope Francis appoints Richard Smith new archbishop of Vancouver

Pope Francis, who is hospitalized in critical condition with double pneumonia, has named a new archbishop for Vancouver. The Vancouver archdiocese says the Pope appointed Archbishop Richard Smith, who has been serving in Edmonton, and accepted the resignation of J. Michael Miller.

RCMP caused 'serious interference' with press freedom in 2020 Wet'suwet'en raid, review body finds

The RCMP unreasonably blocked media access and arbitrarily detained a Gitxsan reporter five years ago in a raid on Wet’suwet’en-led blockades in northern British Columbia, the force’s review body says in a new report.
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RCMP caused 'serious interference' with press freedom in 2020 Wet'suwet'en raid, review body finds

The RCMP unreasonably blocked media access and arbitrarily detained a Gitxsan reporter five years ago in a raid on Wet’suwet’en-led blockades in northern British Columbia, the force’s review body says in a new report.

Hyundai owners say the paint on their white cars is flaking off

Some drivers say the white paint of their Hyundais is peeling off in large chunks and that getting help from the automaker has been nearly impossible. It's not just happening here in Canada; drivers around the world have all reported the same problem with rel
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Hyundai owners say the paint on their white cars is flaking off

Some drivers say the white paint of their Hyundais is peeling off in large chunks and that getting help from the automaker has been nearly impossible. It's not just happening here in Canada; drivers around the world have all reported the same problem with relatively new vehicles.

Montreal's Metro struggles to cope with growing homelessness crisis

Montreal's public transit agency sounded the alarm about the Metro being relied upon as a «last-resort shelter.» What can be done to improve the situation?
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Montreal's Metro struggles to cope with growing homelessness crisis

Montreal's public transit agency sounded the alarm about the Metro being relied upon as a «last-resort shelter.» What can be done to improve the situation?

Ontario Liberals, NDP dangle differing platforms to same pool of voters

Some Ontario voters who consider themselves politically non-aligned — setting aside their desire to boot Doug Ford and his PC government out of office — often bemoan the unwillingness of the Liberals and NDP to co-operate at election time. 
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Ontario Liberals, NDP dangle differing platforms to same pool of voters

Some Ontario voters who consider themselves politically non-aligned — setting aside their desire to boot Doug Ford and his PC government out of office — often bemoan the unwillingness of the Liberals and NDP to co-operate at election time. 

Trudeau visits Ukraine to mark 3rd anniversary of Russian invasion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday along with other Western political leaders to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Trudeau visits Ukraine to mark 3rd anniversary of Russian invasion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday along with other Western political leaders to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage

As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they're starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the military rather than automatically turning them away.
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Military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage

As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they're starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the military rather than automatically turning them away.

Dozens of Canadians got sick at Mexican all-inclusive resort, call for facility inspection

Canadians who recently travelled to Mexico are calling on local authorities to investigate after dozens of guests got sick at the all-inclusive beachside resort they stayed at.
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Dozens of Canadians got sick at Mexican all-inclusive resort, call for facility inspection

Canadians who recently travelled to Mexico are calling on local authorities to investigate after dozens of guests got sick at the all-inclusive beachside resort they stayed at.

Seal 'Fitbits' aim to understand how pups survive on Sable Island

Researchers hope a pilot project that monitors the heart rate of baby seals will help them understand how the pups prepare for life in harsh conditions.
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Seal 'Fitbits' aim to understand how pups survive on Sable Island

Researchers hope a pilot project that monitors the heart rate of baby seals will help them understand how the pups prepare for life in harsh conditions.

Community gathers to mourn Leonora King, a pillar of Montreal's Park Ex

Beloved community worker Leonora Indira King died unexpectedly at the end of December at 42. Members of Parc-Extension — the community she served over the last decade — are gathering Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy.
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Community gathers to mourn Leonora King, a pillar of Montreal's Park Ex

Beloved community worker Leonora Indira King died unexpectedly at the end of December at 42. Members of Parc-Extension — the community she served over the last decade — are gathering Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy.

Post-secondary schools are cutting programs across Ontario. Should it be a bigger election issue?

Some observers are questioning whether the program cuts to Ontario colleges and universities have received the attention they deserve during the provincial election campaign, and whether party leaders are offering any workable solutions to stem the loss.
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Post-secondary schools are cutting programs across Ontario. Should it be a bigger election issue?

Some observers are questioning whether the program cuts to Ontario colleges and universities have received the attention they deserve during the provincial election campaign, and whether party leaders are offering any workable solutions to stem the loss.

Passengers frustrated after Sunwing cancels vacations to prioritize getting others back home

Thousands of Canadians hoping to escape the snow and cold at home have had their vacation dreams dashed after Sunwing cancelled all southbound flights out of two of the country's busiest airports.
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Passengers frustrated after Sunwing cancels vacations to prioritize getting others back home

Thousands of Canadians hoping to escape the snow and cold at home have had their vacation dreams dashed after Sunwing cancelled all southbound flights out of two of the country's busiest airports.

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