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This Nunavut community will soon flip the switch on a solar transition

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how big solar projects could transform life in Nunavut, see how clearing traffic cleared the air in Paris and learn how old appliances stay out of the dump in Chelsea, Que.

Do I need a third dose of the measles vaccine? And other common questions answered

With over 1,000 cases in Ontario alone, 2025 is already a record-shattering year for measles infections. 
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Do I need a third dose of the measles vaccine? And other common questions answered

With over 1,000 cases in Ontario alone, 2025 is already a record-shattering year for measles infections. 

Quebec judge invalidates tuition hike, French requirements for out-of-province university students

The judge struck down the tuition increases and French requirements that affected out-of-province Canadian students, saying that the Higher Education Ministry lacked data to support its claims that out-of-province students weren’t integrating into Quebec so
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Quebec judge invalidates tuition hike, French requirements for out-of-province university students

The judge struck down the tuition increases and French requirements that affected out-of-province Canadian students, saying that the Higher Education Ministry lacked data to support its claims that out-of-province students weren’t integrating into Quebec society.

Quebec passes law requiring doctors to work in the public system for 5 years after med school

Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work in the public health-care system for five years after obtaining a medical degree in the province.
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Quebec passes law requiring doctors to work in the public system for 5 years after med school

Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work in the public health-care system for five years after obtaining a medical degree in the province.

Teen charged after Halifax police foil 'credible' threat to bring weapons to high school

Halifax Regional Police say the 16-year-old boy was arrested at his home in the early hours of Wednesday. Multiple weapons, including firearms, were seized, along with ammunition.
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Teen charged after Halifax police foil 'credible' threat to bring weapons to high school

Halifax Regional Police say the 16-year-old boy was arrested at his home in the early hours of Wednesday. Multiple weapons, including firearms, were seized, along with ammunition.

Calgary company at centre of daycare E. coli outbreak pleads guilty to bylaw offences

The Calgary company at the centre of an E. coli outbreak at several daycares across the city in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw offences while charges against its directors were dropped Thursday.
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Calgary company at centre of daycare E. coli outbreak pleads guilty to bylaw offences

The Calgary company at the centre of an E. coli outbreak at several daycares across the city in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw offences while charges against its directors were dropped Thursday.

Here are some of Hot Docs best offerings — whether you're in Toronto or not

To help you navigate the 113 titles at Hot Docs this year, we’ve put together a list of some of the best documentaries the festival has to offer — as well as when and how you can watch them if you can't make it to the festival itself.
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Here are some of Hot Docs best offerings — whether you're in Toronto or not

To help you navigate the 113 titles at Hot Docs this year, we’ve put together a list of some of the best documentaries the festival has to offer — as well as when and how you can watch them if you can't make it to the festival itself.

I don't like the candidates — can I cast a protest vote? Answering your voting questions

Thinking of a protest vote? Federal elections don’t work the same as some provincial ones.
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I don't like the candidates — can I cast a protest vote? Answering your voting questions

Thinking of a protest vote? Federal elections don’t work the same as some provincial ones.

How can we rebuild the Canadian economy? Business leaders say there are 4 priorities

Once the election is over, Canada's new prime minister will have to move fast and pick priorities to strengthen the economy. The good news is both the Conservative and Liberal leaders agree on (most of) what needs to be done.
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How can we rebuild the Canadian economy? Business leaders say there are 4 priorities

Once the election is over, Canada's new prime minister will have to move fast and pick priorities to strengthen the economy. The good news is both the Conservative and Liberal leaders agree on (most of) what needs to be done.

Carney, touring B.C. battlegrounds, says trade talks with Trump should happen face-to-face

Liberal Leader Mark Carney says if he wins the election on Monday, he will push for an immediate meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Carney, touring B.C. battlegrounds, says trade talks with Trump should happen face-to-face

Liberal Leader Mark Carney says if he wins the election on Monday, he will push for an immediate meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

An email from the anonymous whistleblower is on the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the board along with a corresponding letter from the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner asking the board to take action.
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VPD whistleblower alleges arrest quotas in Downtown Eastside crackdown

An email from the anonymous whistleblower is on the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the board along with a corresponding letter from the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner asking the board to take action.

Family of man who died after Montreal police intervention calls for public coroner's inquiry

The family of Abisay Cruz, a 29-year-old Montreal man who died after a police intervention turned violent, is speaking out and demanding a public coroner's inquiry.
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Family of man who died after Montreal police intervention calls for public coroner's inquiry

The family of Abisay Cruz, a 29-year-old Montreal man who died after a police intervention turned violent, is speaking out and demanding a public coroner's inquiry.

What is and isn't consent key in trial for 5 ex-world junior hockey players, Crown tells Ontario jury

The main issue in the trial for five former junior hockey players charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018 is whether or not she consented, a Crown prosecutor said during opening statements Wednesday.
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What is and isn't consent key in trial for 5 ex-world junior hockey players, Crown tells Ontario jury

The main issue in the trial for five former junior hockey players charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room in 2018 is whether or not she consented, a Crown prosecutor said during opening statements Wednesday.

International student 'had no time at all to react' to stray bullet that killed her, police say

Hamilton police say they have recovered the two vehicles involved in the April 17 shooting death of 21-year-old international student Harsimrat Randhawa.
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International student 'had no time at all to react' to stray bullet that killed her, police say

Hamilton police say they have recovered the two vehicles involved in the April 17 shooting death of 21-year-old international student Harsimrat Randhawa.

Community fundraising for Sask. paramedics struck by a car while vacationing in Las Vegas

A pair of best friends from Prince Albert, Katrine Sinclair and Charlie Lastowsky, were injured in a car accident while crossing the street in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Community fundraising for Sask. paramedics struck by a car while vacationing in Las Vegas

A pair of best friends from Prince Albert, Katrine Sinclair and Charlie Lastowsky, were injured in a car accident while crossing the street in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Social service workers in Thunder Bay, Ont., aim to reduce voting barriers for unhoused people

Staff at an overnight shelter in Thunder Bay, Ont., are calling on Elections Canada to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to cast ballots in the federal election. Here's what workers say about the differences between the provincial and federa
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Social service workers in Thunder Bay, Ont., aim to reduce voting barriers for unhoused people

Staff at an overnight shelter in Thunder Bay, Ont., are calling on Elections Canada to make it easier for people experiencing homelessness to cast ballots in the federal election. Here's what workers say about the differences between the provincial and federal election processes, and the impact on the northwestern Ontario city's most marginalized groups.

Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming weeks and selling its intellectual property to a Montreal-based company as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.
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Montreal-based retailer Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property

Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming weeks and selling its intellectual property to a Montreal-based company as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.

Female police officers say harassment case in B.C. underscores need for action

A group of female officers suing British Columbia's municipal police forces were surprised to see their proposed class action lawsuit held out as proof of the need to address «toxic» workplace culture at a recent groundbreaking public hearing. It
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Female police officers say harassment case in B.C. underscores need for action

A group of female officers suing British Columbia's municipal police forces were surprised to see their proposed class action lawsuit held out as proof of the need to address «toxic» workplace culture at a recent groundbreaking public hearing. It made them wonder why they're having to fight so hard.

Opening statements set to begin in sexual assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

We're in London, Ont., this morning to bring you live updates from the Ontario Court of Justice.
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Opening statements set to begin in sexual assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players

We're in London, Ont., this morning to bring you live updates from the Ontario Court of Justice.

Ex-employees accuse former Better Business Bureau of bad behaviour

Former employees of an Ottawa-based Better Business Bureau that covered eastern Ontario, Quebec and northern Alberta are accusing it of terminating staff without severance after it was booted out of the BBB network.
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Ex-employees accuse former Better Business Bureau of bad behaviour

Former employees of an Ottawa-based Better Business Bureau that covered eastern Ontario, Quebec and northern Alberta are accusing it of terminating staff without severance after it was booted out of the BBB network.

5 ex-world junior hockey players plead not guilty to sexual assault as jury selection starts in London, Ont.

Five former NHL players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room after a gala celebrating Canada's 2018 world junior hockey win have pleaded not guilty as their trial got underway Tuesday.
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5 ex-world junior hockey players plead not guilty to sexual assault as jury selection starts in London, Ont.

Five former NHL players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room after a gala celebrating Canada's 2018 world junior hockey win have pleaded not guilty as their trial got underway Tuesday.

Hudson's Bay workers denied commission pay during liquidation sales

Hudson’s Bay Co. has stopped paying commission to hundreds of cosmeticians and fragrance advisers during liquidation sales, effectively reducing their salaries.
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Hudson's Bay workers denied commission pay during liquidation sales

Hudson’s Bay Co. has stopped paying commission to hundreds of cosmeticians and fragrance advisers during liquidation sales, effectively reducing their salaries.

Teenager dies after 'exchange of gunfire' with Toronto police: SIU

A 16-year-old boy from Toronto died in hospital Tuesday morning after being shot by police officers in North York on Sunday night, the province’s police watchdog says.
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Teenager dies after 'exchange of gunfire' with Toronto police: SIU

A 16-year-old boy from Toronto died in hospital Tuesday morning after being shot by police officers in North York on Sunday night, the province’s police watchdog says.

B.C. ministry ordered to hand over records in alleged domestic violence privacy breach

B.C.'s privacy watchdog has sided with a woman suing the provincial government and its victim assistance program over an alleged breach of her sensitive files.
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B.C. ministry ordered to hand over records in alleged domestic violence privacy breach

B.C.'s privacy watchdog has sided with a woman suing the provincial government and its victim assistance program over an alleged breach of her sensitive files.

The housing crisis lives rent free in the heads of these voters in Ontario

Canadian voters concerned about rising home and rent costs say housing's a top concern for them this federal election.
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The housing crisis lives rent free in the heads of these voters in Ontario

Canadian voters concerned about rising home and rent costs say housing's a top concern for them this federal election.

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