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Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland slams B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese company

B.C. Ferries has drawn the ire of federal Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland for its decision to contract a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels for its passenger fleet.

Calgary teen with severe regressive autism defies presumptions by earning Grade 12 diploma

A Calgary family celebrates a major milestone for their son — a dream they were never encouraged to believe was possible. Ishaan Holloway has severe regressive autism and this month he's going to graduate from high school.
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Calgary teen with severe regressive autism defies presumptions by earning Grade 12 diploma

A Calgary family celebrates a major milestone for their son — a dream they were never encouraged to believe was possible. Ishaan Holloway has severe regressive autism and this month he's going to graduate from high school.

4 people are missing after helicopter crashes on Quebec's North Shore

The crash happened near Natashquan Friday night. One person was rescued and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to provincial police, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).
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4 people are missing after helicopter crashes on Quebec's North Shore

The crash happened near Natashquan Friday night. One person was rescued and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to provincial police, the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).

Big grocery wants Ontario to lift ban on 'private label' wine, beer

Premier Doug Ford’s next move to reform alcohol retail in Ontario could be allowing supermarket chains to sell their own private-label wine and beer, such as Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand. CBC News has learned that big retailers are lobbying for the p
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Big grocery wants Ontario to lift ban on 'private label' wine, beer

Premier Doug Ford’s next move to reform alcohol retail in Ontario could be allowing supermarket chains to sell their own private-label wine and beer, such as Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand. CBC News has learned that big retailers are lobbying for the province to end its ban on grocery stores selling their own-brand alcohol products.

IN PHOTOS | It's Gay Ol' Times at this Toronto seniors' home

Once a month, drag queen Minhi Wang has been showing up in full makeup, wigs and heels to perform Gay Ol' Times for residents, their loved ones and staff at The Gardens at Kensington Health, a long-term care home in Toronto.
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IN PHOTOS | It's Gay Ol' Times at this Toronto seniors' home

Once a month, drag queen Minhi Wang has been showing up in full makeup, wigs and heels to perform Gay Ol' Times for residents, their loved ones and staff at The Gardens at Kensington Health, a long-term care home in Toronto.

Spy agency says it 'improperly' shared Canadians' data with international partners

Canada’s cyber spies shared identifying information about Canadians with international partners, according to the office that reviews intelligence agency actions. 
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Spy agency says it 'improperly' shared Canadians' data with international partners

Canada’s cyber spies shared identifying information about Canadians with international partners, according to the office that reviews intelligence agency actions. 

National vaccine registry needed amid measles resurgence, Canada's outgoing top doctor says

As Dr. Theresa Tam retires from her role as Canada’s chief public health officer, she says there’s an urgent need for a national vaccine registry to help prevent and manage crises like the resurgence of measles that the country is now facing.
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National vaccine registry needed amid measles resurgence, Canada's outgoing top doctor says

As Dr. Theresa Tam retires from her role as Canada’s chief public health officer, she says there’s an urgent need for a national vaccine registry to help prevent and manage crises like the resurgence of measles that the country is now facing.

How First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Powwows and other events are being held in Thunder Bay, Ont., and area as First Nation communities celebrate culture, community, food, dancing, music, tradition and regalia on National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD), which is observed every June 21 and feature
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How First Nation communities in northwestern Ontario are celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Powwows and other events are being held in Thunder Bay, Ont., and area as First Nation communities celebrate culture, community, food, dancing, music, tradition and regalia on National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD), which is observed every June 21 and features events around that day.

Bill Barilko hockey stick on auction 74 years after Maple Leaf legend's Stanley Cup-winning OT goal

A «game-issued» wooden hockey stick said to have belonged to Bill Barilko, who scored the overtime winner to secure Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup in 1951, is on the auction block.
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Bill Barilko hockey stick on auction 74 years after Maple Leaf legend's Stanley Cup-winning OT goal

A «game-issued» wooden hockey stick said to have belonged to Bill Barilko, who scored the overtime winner to secure Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup in 1951, is on the auction block.

Man charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl arrested and released twice in weeks before alleged attack

John Frederick Field was arrested and released after a March 26 alleged trespass incident at a woman's East Vancouver home. Two months later he was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a public bathroom.
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Man charged with sexual assault of 14-year-old girl arrested and released twice in weeks before alleged attack

John Frederick Field was arrested and released after a March 26 alleged trespass incident at a woman's East Vancouver home. Two months later he was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a public bathroom.

Ford apologizes for saying First Nations 'keep coming hat in hand' amid Bill 5 controversy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is apologizing for remarks he made this week saying that First Nations cannot «keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government» for more money.
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Ford apologizes for saying First Nations 'keep coming hat in hand' amid Bill 5 controversy

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is apologizing for remarks he made this week saying that First Nations cannot «keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government» for more money.

'Multiple hikers' injured or killed in rock slide near Bow Lake in Banff National Park, RCMP say

Numerous hikers have been caught in a rock slide north of Lake Louise with multiple people injured or killed, according to the RCMP.
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'Multiple hikers' injured or killed in rock slide near Bow Lake in Banff National Park, RCMP say

Numerous hikers have been caught in a rock slide north of Lake Louise with multiple people injured or killed, according to the RCMP.

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, who represents the Ring of Fire region, called Ford's remarks «deeply offensive» and «deeply racist» while speaking on CBC Radio's Metro Morning on Thursday.
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Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, who represents the Ring of Fire region, called Ford's remarks «deeply offensive» and «deeply racist» while speaking on CBC Radio's Metro Morning on Thursday.

Deficit to be $4.3B smaller than predicted, but spending plans remain obscure: budget report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the deficit will be smaller than predicted, but the Liberal government’s lack of clarity on fiscal planning has left Yves Giroux’s office unable to determine if the government’s spending plans are sustainable. 
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Deficit to be $4.3B smaller than predicted, but spending plans remain obscure: budget report

The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the deficit will be smaller than predicted, but the Liberal government’s lack of clarity on fiscal planning has left Yves Giroux’s office unable to determine if the government’s spending plans are sustainable. 

These First Nations kids played a song to attract grizzly bears — and it worked

A group of First Nations children played a traditional song with drums on Sunday at Metro Vancouver's Grouse Mountain, and ended up catching the attention of curious grizzly bears in the process.
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These First Nations kids played a song to attract grizzly bears — and it worked

A group of First Nations children played a traditional song with drums on Sunday at Metro Vancouver's Grouse Mountain, and ended up catching the attention of curious grizzly bears in the process.

Average Canadian family to save $280 next year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.
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Average Canadian family to save $280 next year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government's planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday.

Mother-daughter lawyers say it 'means everything' to be called to the bar together

A mother-daughter duo were called to the bar together on Monday, in what's believed to be an Ontario first.
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Mother-daughter lawyers say it 'means everything' to be called to the bar together

A mother-daughter duo were called to the bar together on Monday, in what's believed to be an Ontario first.

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