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Man who considered assisted death after bedsore tells coroner's inquiry 'you have to fight' for care

The coroner's inquiry into the death of Normand Meunier — who requested medical assistance in dying after developing a severe bedsore in hospital — wrapped up this week, after hearing from someone who knows all too well what Meunier went through.

Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena, police say

Sgt. Steve Addison says the 30-year-old Vancouver man had no prior interactions with local authorities on either criminal or mental health grounds.
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Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena, police say

Sgt. Steve Addison says the 30-year-old Vancouver man had no prior interactions with local authorities on either criminal or mental health grounds.

Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions

Potholes do more than slow us down, they're also a drag on the economy. Municipalities are spending millions more than they used to on potholes, and that is being passed on to taxpayers and drivers.
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Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions

Potholes do more than slow us down, they're also a drag on the economy. Municipalities are spending millions more than they used to on potholes, and that is being passed on to taxpayers and drivers.

A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and memorable moments

The sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players stretched across three months in London, Ont., before finally coming to a close earlier this month with the last witness. A lot has happened over the last several weeks, so as lawyers begin t
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A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and memorable moments

The sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players stretched across three months in London, Ont., before finally coming to a close earlier this month with the last witness. A lot has happened over the last several weeks, so as lawyers begin their closing submissions Monday, here’s a week-by-week rundown of key moments and testimony.

Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years

Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from entering into contracts or real property agreements with the government for seven years.
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Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years

Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from entering into contracts or real property agreements with the government for seven years.

That's bananas! Why it might be harder or pricier to find some brands in grocery stores

A labour dispute could potentially mean we see fewer bananas and higher prices at the grocery store. And in another hit to your breakfast, a popular coffee brand has been yanked from shelves at Loblaws stores over a pricing spat — all of which experts sa
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That's bananas! Why it might be harder or pricier to find some brands in grocery stores

A labour dispute could potentially mean we see fewer bananas and higher prices at the grocery store. And in another hit to your breakfast, a popular coffee brand has been yanked from shelves at Loblaws stores over a pricing spat — all of which experts say highlights the fragility of the global supply chain.

Killer of London, Ont., Muslim family appeals convictions, challenging use of manifesto at trial

A London, Ont., man convicted of killing four members of a Muslim family and severely injuring a fifth member in a hate-motivated attack is appealing on three grounds, including the judge shouldn't have allowed the jury to consider Nathaniel Veltman's white
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Killer of London, Ont., Muslim family appeals convictions, challenging use of manifesto at trial

A London, Ont., man convicted of killing four members of a Muslim family and severely injuring a fifth member in a hate-motivated attack is appealing on three grounds, including the judge shouldn't have allowed the jury to consider Nathaniel Veltman's white nationalist manifesto. The news comes on the fourth anniversary of the attack.

Mandatory evacuation order issued for Snow Lake, Man., due to wildfires

People in a town in northwestern Manitoba are being forced out of their homes after a wildfire put the community under a mandatory evacuation order on Friday. 
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Mandatory evacuation order issued for Snow Lake, Man., due to wildfires

People in a town in northwestern Manitoba are being forced out of their homes after a wildfire put the community under a mandatory evacuation order on Friday. 

Air quality in Toronto among worst in the world amid wildfire smoke, global tracker shows

Toronto is currently the second most polluted major city in the world as wildfire smoke spreads across the city, according to a global tracker. 
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Air quality in Toronto among worst in the world amid wildfire smoke, global tracker shows

Toronto is currently the second most polluted major city in the world as wildfire smoke spreads across the city, according to a global tracker. 

Fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding's drug ring still active in Canada, RCMP says

The murderous drug-trafficking network allegedly run by former Team Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding remains active in Canada despite efforts to dismantle the cartel-linked group, the RCMP has confirmed to CBC News. Wedding was added this year to the FBI’s lis
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Fugitive ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding's drug ring still active in Canada, RCMP says

The murderous drug-trafficking network allegedly run by former Team Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding remains active in Canada despite efforts to dismantle the cartel-linked group, the RCMP has confirmed to CBC News. Wedding was added this year to the FBI’s list of ten most-wanted fugitives.

Albertans for Carney? They're as impressed with new PM as they are with Poilievre: poll

They mostly didn't vote for him, but even many western Conservative voters say the new liberal leader has made a decent impression on them.
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Albertans for Carney? They're as impressed with new PM as they are with Poilievre: poll

They mostly didn't vote for him, but even many western Conservative voters say the new liberal leader has made a decent impression on them.

Measles-infected baby dies in southwestern Ontario

Ontario's Ministry of Health has announced the first recorded death of a measles patient from the outbreak that started in October. The baby who died contracted the virus before birth from the mother, says the chief medical officer of health.
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Measles-infected baby dies in southwestern Ontario

Ontario's Ministry of Health has announced the first recorded death of a measles patient from the outbreak that started in October. The baby who died contracted the virus before birth from the mother, says the chief medical officer of health.

'It sounds like a horror movie': Toronto woman fed up with raccoon infestation amid neighbouring reno

Ariel Lukaniuk says a renovation at a neighbouring row house has allowed raccoons to get into her bedroom walls, but her complaints to the city have solved nothing. The city says it’s aware of the problem and the neighbour has taken steps to remove the racc
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'It sounds like a horror movie': Toronto woman fed up with raccoon infestation amid neighbouring reno

Ariel Lukaniuk says a renovation at a neighbouring row house has allowed raccoons to get into her bedroom walls, but her complaints to the city have solved nothing. The city says it’s aware of the problem and the neighbour has taken steps to remove the raccoons.

N.S. boy, 6, who just joined Mensa started multiplying as a toddler

Elijah Kodzo Motey's parents say they started noticing clues of his intelligence early on. He showed an aptitude for math and spelling by the age of two — and even led his daycare's storytime.
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N.S. boy, 6, who just joined Mensa started multiplying as a toddler

Elijah Kodzo Motey's parents say they started noticing clues of his intelligence early on. He showed an aptitude for math and spelling by the age of two — and even led his daycare's storytime.

Tom Longboat run cancelled by Six Nations after family decries local cannabis industry

The immediate family of famed Haudenosaunee runner Tom Longboat say they won't participate in the annual run named after him while the cannabis industry operates on Six Nations of the Grand River land. The event, which has been held the past 25 years, was sch
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Tom Longboat run cancelled by Six Nations after family decries local cannabis industry

The immediate family of famed Haudenosaunee runner Tom Longboat say they won't participate in the annual run named after him while the cannabis industry operates on Six Nations of the Grand River land. The event, which has been held the past 25 years, was scheduled for today.

Halifax real estate listings advertising fixed-term leases as financial asset for buyers

Some real estate listings for multi-unit buildings in Halifax are advertising that tenants on a type of lease that doesn't automatically renew every year are an asset to potential buyers, citing income potential.
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Halifax real estate listings advertising fixed-term leases as financial asset for buyers

Some real estate listings for multi-unit buildings in Halifax are advertising that tenants on a type of lease that doesn't automatically renew every year are an asset to potential buyers, citing income potential.

Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status

UNESCO Global Geoparks are distinct regions with internationally important geology that tells the story of earth’s history. UNESCO revalidates geoparks every four years, and three of the five in Canada — among only 229 on the planet — have been told the
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Two Canadian UNESCO Geoparks cautioned to make improvements or risk losing status

UNESCO Global Geoparks are distinct regions with internationally important geology that tells the story of earth’s history. UNESCO revalidates geoparks every four years, and three of the five in Canada — among only 229 on the planet — have been told they need to improve.

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