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Alberta to launch panel tour to 'chart a path forward' amid new pipeline talk

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a new panel will hit the road this summer with an eye on devising new measures for Alberta to assert autonomy and shield its economy from what she calls federal overreach.

Banff’s infamous grizzly ‘The Boss’ continues to dominate Bow Valley — but he’s got competition

Bears No. 122 and 136, known as The Boss and Split Lip respectively, are arguably two of the most famous grizzlies in Canada. The Boss is currently considered Banff National Park's dominant grizzly bear, while the younger Split Lip has been challenging him fo
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Banff’s infamous grizzly ‘The Boss’ continues to dominate Bow Valley — but he’s got competition

Bears No. 122 and 136, known as The Boss and Split Lip respectively, are arguably two of the most famous grizzlies in Canada. The Boss is currently considered Banff National Park's dominant grizzly bear, while the younger Split Lip has been challenging him for the top spot.

Cormorants and their acidic poop are causing a stink on Toronto islands. What can be done?

Double-crested cormorants and their acidic poop are destroying habitats and driving people away from Toronto islands. But getting rid of them, or getting them to move, isn’t so easy. Plus, as its defenders point out, the problem bird is native to the area.
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Cormorants and their acidic poop are causing a stink on Toronto islands. What can be done?

Double-crested cormorants and their acidic poop are destroying habitats and driving people away from Toronto islands. But getting rid of them, or getting them to move, isn’t so easy. Plus, as its defenders point out, the problem bird is native to the area. So some people are thinking outside the box to get them to move.

Divers seeking lost shipwreck near Toronto find an even older mystery

An exploration dive team seeking the century-old wreck of the Rapid City has instead found a much rarer prize: a virtually undisturbed vessel, potentially dating back to the first half of the 19th century.
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Divers seeking lost shipwreck near Toronto find an even older mystery

An exploration dive team seeking the century-old wreck of the Rapid City has instead found a much rarer prize: a virtually undisturbed vessel, potentially dating back to the first half of the 19th century.

Is Quebec serious about climate change? New government bill raises questions

A new government bill aimed at reducing bureaucracy and increasing state efficiency could take a bite out of Quebec's ability to fight climate change. Under the proposed legislation, the finance minister will be allowed to divert surpluses from the province'
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Is Quebec serious about climate change? New government bill raises questions

A new government bill aimed at reducing bureaucracy and increasing state efficiency could take a bite out of Quebec's ability to fight climate change. Under the proposed legislation, the finance minister will be allowed to divert surpluses from the province's Green Fund to other unrelated government programs.

Montreal Carabins thump Saint Mary's Huskies to advance to Vanier Cup game

Mathieu Barsalou ran in four touchdowns as the Montreal Carabins defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 49-19 on Saturday in the Uteck Bowl.
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Montreal Carabins thump Saint Mary's Huskies to advance to Vanier Cup game

Mathieu Barsalou ran in four touchdowns as the Montreal Carabins defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 49-19 on Saturday in the Uteck Bowl.

Edmonton doctor says inner-city TB outbreak low risk to general public

The head of Alberta's tuberculosis clinic says an outbreak in Edmonton's inner-city is is of little risk to Edmontonians at large.
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Edmonton doctor says inner-city TB outbreak low risk to general public

The head of Alberta's tuberculosis clinic says an outbreak in Edmonton's inner-city is is of little risk to Edmontonians at large.

B.C. NDP backs Premier David Eby's leadership at convention with 82 per cent support

Premier David Eby has faced criticism within his party for his promise to fast-track resource projects and for the eight-week strike by the B.C. General Employees Union. Despite that, New Democrats backed his leadership with 82 per cent support at this weeken
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B.C. NDP backs Premier David Eby's leadership at convention with 82 per cent support

Premier David Eby has faced criticism within his party for his promise to fast-track resource projects and for the eight-week strike by the B.C. General Employees Union. Despite that, New Democrats backed his leadership with 82 per cent support at this weekend's NDP leadership convention.

A sacred pipe returns to Whitecap Dakota First Nation after 135 years

More Indigenous communities across Canada are reuniting with items that were taken or given away generations ago. The Vatican and the Canadian Catholic Church are reportedly working on an agreement to return about 100,000 Indigenous items Catholic missions s
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A sacred pipe returns to Whitecap Dakota First Nation after 135 years

More Indigenous communities across Canada are reuniting with items that were taken or given away generations ago. The Vatican and the Canadian Catholic Church are reportedly working on an agreement to return about 100,000 Indigenous items Catholic missions sent to Rome in the 1920s.

Weekend transit shutdown cancelled in Montreal as union, STM reach tentative deal

The public transit strike which would have shut down bus and Metro service in Montreal for the weekend has been cancelled after a last-minute tentative deal was reached Friday night.
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Weekend transit shutdown cancelled in Montreal as union, STM reach tentative deal

The public transit strike which would have shut down bus and Metro service in Montreal for the weekend has been cancelled after a last-minute tentative deal was reached Friday night.

Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada recently losing its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government might not have many other options on the table to help get it back.
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Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Canada recently losing its measles elimination status is concerning, but her government might not have many other options on the table to help get it back.

Winnipeg couple plead guilty to animal cruelty after killing cats, birds, axolotl for videos they sold

A Winnipeg couple have pleaded guilty to multiple counts of animal cruelty after being arrested last year for making videos of animals being tortured and killed and selling them on a messaging app — a venture that included more than 90 animals, ranging fro
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Winnipeg couple plead guilty to animal cruelty after killing cats, birds, axolotl for videos they sold

A Winnipeg couple have pleaded guilty to multiple counts of animal cruelty after being arrested last year for making videos of animals being tortured and killed and selling them on a messaging app — a venture that included more than 90 animals, ranging from kittens to birds to an axolotl.

'I'm hoping for a miracle': Breslau, Ont., neighbours on hook for $14K per household for decade-old sewer work

People living in a Breslau, Ont., neighbourhood received letters this week saying they're expected to pay almost $14,000 per household for sewer and water work done in 2016. Some said they had no idea the bill was coming, while the Township of Woolwich says i
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'I'm hoping for a miracle': Breslau, Ont., neighbours on hook for $14K per household for decade-old sewer work

People living in a Breslau, Ont., neighbourhood received letters this week saying they're expected to pay almost $14,000 per household for sewer and water work done in 2016. Some said they had no idea the bill was coming, while the Township of Woolwich says it should have had better communication with affected property owners.

Snowy CPL final featuring viral 'icicle kick' exceeds 1 billion views, league says

The snowy Canadian Premier League final, which featured a blizzard and an audacious bicycle kick, has generated over one billion views, according to a spokesperson from the league.
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Snowy CPL final featuring viral 'icicle kick' exceeds 1 billion views, league says

The snowy Canadian Premier League final, which featured a blizzard and an audacious bicycle kick, has generated over one billion views, according to a spokesperson from the league.

Man found guilty of murder in stabbing death of Misha Pavelick at Sask. grad party in 2006

A man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Misha Pavelick, 19, who was fatally stabbed during a graduation party at a campground.
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Man found guilty of murder in stabbing death of Misha Pavelick at Sask. grad party in 2006

A man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Misha Pavelick, 19, who was fatally stabbed during a graduation party at a campground.

Health Canada ignored expert advice to expand access to safe drugs for opioid users, internal documents show

As deadly drug overdoses climbed across Canada, decision-makers faced political backlash for funding programs that gave drug users prescribed opioids and, against their own experts’ advice, scaled back their support of safe supply programs, an investigatio
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Health Canada ignored expert advice to expand access to safe drugs for opioid users, internal documents show

As deadly drug overdoses climbed across Canada, decision-makers faced political backlash for funding programs that gave drug users prescribed opioids and, against their own experts’ advice, scaled back their support of safe supply programs, an investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate has found.

B.C. man survives BASE jumping crash into mountain that led to hours-long high-altitude rescue

Squamish Search and Rescue found Zachery Mayne hanging onto a small outcropping of rock to stop himself from plummeting more than 450 metres to the ground.
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B.C. man survives BASE jumping crash into mountain that led to hours-long high-altitude rescue

Squamish Search and Rescue found Zachery Mayne hanging onto a small outcropping of rock to stop himself from plummeting more than 450 metres to the ground.

Nearly 1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss

The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized. 
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Nearly 1 in 10 terrorism investigations at CSIS involves a minor: spy boss

The head of Canada’s spy agency is warning about a “worrying” number of young people becoming radicalized. 

Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is earmarking $210 million for municipalities to implement traffic-calming measures as its ban on speed cameras is set to take effect.
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Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is earmarking $210 million for municipalities to implement traffic-calming measures as its ban on speed cameras is set to take effect.

'Relentless' AFC Toronto set to battle and host 'hard-nosed' Vancouver Rise FC in 1st NSL Final

The first Northern Super League Final will never be forgotten, regardless of Saturday's outcome. But it could be more memorable if host AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC match the excitement of their respective paths to the Canadian professional women's socce
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'Relentless' AFC Toronto set to battle and host 'hard-nosed' Vancouver Rise FC in 1st NSL Final

The first Northern Super League Final will never be forgotten, regardless of Saturday's outcome. But it could be more memorable if host AFC Toronto and Vancouver Rise FC match the excitement of their respective paths to the Canadian professional women's soccer championship.

International nature of B.C. extortion cases makes investigations complex: former RCMP officer

The complexity of these investigations will be part of the discussion at an extortion town hall event being hosted by CBC B.C. on Thursday evening.
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International nature of B.C. extortion cases makes investigations complex: former RCMP officer

The complexity of these investigations will be part of the discussion at an extortion town hall event being hosted by CBC B.C. on Thursday evening.

Is there any point in getting a flu shot that's mismatched to the virus? Here’s what the science says

Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Here’s why.
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Is there any point in getting a flu shot that's mismatched to the virus? Here’s what the science says

Some scientists say this year's flu shot isn't well matched to a key strain that could spread widely in the months ahead. So, is there still a point in getting it? Medical experts say: absolutely. Here’s why.

Nova Scotia sends its annual Christmas thank you to Boston

The Tree for Boston has been felled and the city's mayor, Michelle Wu, was in Lunenburg County for the occasion on Wednesday. As Brett Ruskin reports, the holiday tradition honours the help Boston provided Nova Scotia after the Halifax Explosion of 1917.
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Nova Scotia sends its annual Christmas thank you to Boston

The Tree for Boston has been felled and the city's mayor, Michelle Wu, was in Lunenburg County for the occasion on Wednesday. As Brett Ruskin reports, the holiday tradition honours the help Boston provided Nova Scotia after the Halifax Explosion of 1917.

Employee killed by polar bears was taking photos at remote Nunavut site: company report

A report from Nasittuq Corporation shows an employee working with the logistics company on Brevoort Island was taking photos of a polar bear when a second bear attacked and killed him.
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Employee killed by polar bears was taking photos at remote Nunavut site: company report

A report from Nasittuq Corporation shows an employee working with the logistics company on Brevoort Island was taking photos of a polar bear when a second bear attacked and killed him.

Brother of boy who died while they were in Ontario couple's care testifies at murder trial

The Milton, Ont., murder trial of a Burlington couple is hearing from the younger brother of a 12-year-old who died while the two were in the process of trying to adopt the boys. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney have pleaded not guilty in the 2022 death and to
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Brother of boy who died while they were in Ontario couple's care testifies at murder trial

The Milton, Ont., murder trial of a Burlington couple is hearing from the younger brother of a 12-year-old who died while the two were in the process of trying to adopt the boys. Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney have pleaded not guilty in the 2022 death and to other charges.

OPP say their largest-ever fentanyl bust was in Windsor

Authorities say 46 kilograms of the drug was recovered in late September after running search warrants in the southwestern Ontario border city.
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OPP say their largest-ever fentanyl bust was in Windsor

Authorities say 46 kilograms of the drug was recovered in late September after running search warrants in the southwestern Ontario border city.

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