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She waited 12 hours for Toronto police's non-emergency line. Then, she was disconnected

Rachel Carr waited on hold for 12 hours with Toronto police's non-emergency line to report vandalism to her family's two vehicles. The call got disconnected and she never got through to police.

U.S. science funding uncertainty reshapes grad school choices for Canadians

Thousands of Canadians go to the U.S. for graduate school every year. Now, uncertainty around science funding — from cuts and freezes announced by the Trump administration — mean some U.S. universities are cutting back on admissions.
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U.S. science funding uncertainty reshapes grad school choices for Canadians

Thousands of Canadians go to the U.S. for graduate school every year. Now, uncertainty around science funding — from cuts and freezes announced by the Trump administration — mean some U.S. universities are cutting back on admissions.

Ontario needs to build more than 2 million homes in the next decade: internal docs

Ontario’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 may not be enough to meet demand, civil servants have told the province’s new municipal affairs minister, saying that 2.1 million homes could instead be needed to improve affordability.
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Ontario needs to build more than 2 million homes in the next decade: internal docs

Ontario’s target of building 1.5 million homes by 2031 may not be enough to meet demand, civil servants have told the province’s new municipal affairs minister, saying that 2.1 million homes could instead be needed to improve affordability.

B.C. Premier Eby says he's not opposed to privately-backed oil pipeline to north coast

B.C. Premier David Eby says he wouldn't be opposed to a pipeline to the northern coast if it were proposed by a private backer. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project could generate billions.
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B.C. Premier Eby says he's not opposed to privately-backed oil pipeline to north coast

B.C. Premier David Eby says he wouldn't be opposed to a pipeline to the northern coast if it were proposed by a private backer. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the project could generate billions.

These teens have been friends forever. Now they'll try to make the Halifax Mooseheads together

Teens Malik L'Italien and Jayden Napon have known each other for more than a decade. The 16-year-old best friends from Montreal share the same birthday and were recently drafted by the Halifax Mooseheads.
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These teens have been friends forever. Now they'll try to make the Halifax Mooseheads together

Teens Malik L'Italien and Jayden Napon have known each other for more than a decade. The 16-year-old best friends from Montreal share the same birthday and were recently drafted by the Halifax Mooseheads.

Search for 4 missing people after air ambulance crash resumes on Quebec's North Shore

Quebec provincial police say they're searching Watshishou Lake, on the North Shore, for four people who went missing after the helicopter transporting them crashed Friday night.
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Search for 4 missing people after air ambulance crash resumes on Quebec's North Shore

Quebec provincial police say they're searching Watshishou Lake, on the North Shore, for four people who went missing after the helicopter transporting them crashed Friday night.

Evacuations underway as crews respond to forest fire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

Homes have been evacuated as fire crews respond to a forest fire near Musquodoboit Harbour on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.
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Evacuations underway as crews respond to forest fire on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore

Homes have been evacuated as fire crews respond to a forest fire near Musquodoboit Harbour on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore.

She was sexually assaulted in a rideshare. She's not alone — but companies won't share Canadian data

In the past two years, at least five rideshare drivers have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault or convicted in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, police data shows. But despite having done so for the U.S., companies such as Uber and Lyft h
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She was sexually assaulted in a rideshare. She's not alone — but companies won't share Canadian data

In the past two years, at least five rideshare drivers have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault or convicted in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, police data shows. But despite having done so for the U.S., companies such as Uber and Lyft have not released data on alleged sexual assaults in Canada.

He left the Moscow symphony in protest. Now he's helping a small B.C. town take centre stage

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Arthur Arnold felt he had no choice but to quit his job as music director for the prestigious Moscow Symphony Orchestra. It’s given him more time for his work in what might seem like an unlikely location: Powel
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He left the Moscow symphony in protest. Now he's helping a small B.C. town take centre stage

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Arthur Arnold felt he had no choice but to quit his job as music director for the prestigious Moscow Symphony Orchestra. It’s given him more time for his work in what might seem like an unlikely location: Powell River, B.C., once a thriving paper-mill town, where residents hope arts and culture could be the future.

As corporate sponsors walk away from Pride, some call for a return to its activist roots

Organizations across Canada are grappling with a chilled enthusiasm among sponsors and donors this year, forcing organizers to search for the delicate balance between growing its audience and staying true to its activist roots fighting for 2SLGBTQ+ rights.
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As corporate sponsors walk away from Pride, some call for a return to its activist roots

Organizations across Canada are grappling with a chilled enthusiasm among sponsors and donors this year, forcing organizers to search for the delicate balance between growing its audience and staying true to its activist roots fighting for 2SLGBTQ+ rights.

Canada is facing a housing crisis. Could it take a page from Europe?

While Europe struggles with similar trends to Canada of rising rents and skyrocketing home prices, experts say social housing models like Austria’s are among the best defence against a growing affordability crisis.
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Canada is facing a housing crisis. Could it take a page from Europe?

While Europe struggles with similar trends to Canada of rising rents and skyrocketing home prices, experts say social housing models like Austria’s are among the best defence against a growing affordability crisis.

Carney heads to Europe with military spending on the agenda

Prime Minister Mark Carney departs Sunday to meet with European and NATO allies amid heightened tension in the Middle East and mere hours after the United States joined Israel's war with Iran.
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Carney heads to Europe with military spending on the agenda

Prime Minister Mark Carney departs Sunday to meet with European and NATO allies amid heightened tension in the Middle East and mere hours after the United States joined Israel's war with Iran.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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