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Former Hydro boss paid $880K for working 1½ months in 2024 until her ouster

The former boss of Manitoba Hydro was paid nearly $900,000 in compensation in 2024, despite only working 1½ months before her dismissal from the Crown corporation.

City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.
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City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

The City of Victoria says it will address ‘public disorder’ in the city's downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million of city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement.

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 MLB seasons

Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.
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Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar announces retirement after 13 MLB seasons

Kevin Pillar is hanging up his cleats. The former Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League Baseball.

The Kanien'kehá:ka say a vast swath of Montreal's South Shore is theirs. They want their claim settled

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says negotiations on a centuries-old land claim are moving too slowly. The area in question, about 97 square kilometres, extends beyond Kahnawà:ke's current borders.
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The Kanien'kehá:ka say a vast swath of Montreal's South Shore is theirs. They want their claim settled

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke says negotiations on a centuries-old land claim are moving too slowly. The area in question, about 97 square kilometres, extends beyond Kahnawà:ke's current borders.

Extreme heat fuels Alberta's wildfire risk as rain in the forecast offers relief

Alberta continues to battle a relentless wildfire season, with more than 70 wildfires burning across the province, fuelled by days of extreme heat, high winds and low humidity. 
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Extreme heat fuels Alberta's wildfire risk as rain in the forecast offers relief

Alberta continues to battle a relentless wildfire season, with more than 70 wildfires burning across the province, fuelled by days of extreme heat, high winds and low humidity. 

Early departures: Climate change blamed as tiny Alberta bird alters its migration south

A tiny, insect-eating bird that breeds in Alberta is delaying its annual migration south, a change likely triggered by climate change that spells trouble for the fragile species.
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Early departures: Climate change blamed as tiny Alberta bird alters its migration south

A tiny, insect-eating bird that breeds in Alberta is delaying its annual migration south, a change likely triggered by climate change that spells trouble for the fragile species.

After fighting for repairs for almost 10 years, this Halifax tenant says the system is broken

A Halifax tenant has spent almost a decade trying to get her landlord to rectify flooding issues in her unit. She feels she's no closer to a resolution and believes the residential tenancy system has no teeth.
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After fighting for repairs for almost 10 years, this Halifax tenant says the system is broken

A Halifax tenant has spent almost a decade trying to get her landlord to rectify flooding issues in her unit. She feels she's no closer to a resolution and believes the residential tenancy system has no teeth.

New law that aims to protect Ontario gig workers falls short, critics say

New legislation that offers more protection to digital platform workers becomes law on Tuesday, but critics say the act is «lacking» and falls short of what gig workers actually need.
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New law that aims to protect Ontario gig workers falls short, critics say

New legislation that offers more protection to digital platform workers becomes law on Tuesday, but critics say the act is «lacking» and falls short of what gig workers actually need.

Nutrition warning labels are hitting shelves near you — earlier than expected

The food industry has until Jan. 1, 2026, to comply with Health Canada's new labels that warn people if a food is high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat. Some companies are getting a head start.
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Nutrition warning labels are hitting shelves near you — earlier than expected

The food industry has until Jan. 1, 2026, to comply with Health Canada's new labels that warn people if a food is high in sugar, sodium or saturated fat. Some companies are getting a head start.

New Alberta referendum rules looming as calls for separation met with opposition petition

As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.
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New Alberta referendum rules looming as calls for separation met with opposition petition

As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own.

Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Not yet, says expert

The federal government is working to break down the interprovincial trade barriers that Mark Carney campaigned on — but one expert says they're still more of a plan than a reality.
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Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Not yet, says expert

The federal government is working to break down the interprovincial trade barriers that Mark Carney campaigned on — but one expert says they're still more of a plan than a reality.

How an AI cloning tool is letting this Quebec man with ALS keep his voice

Dr. Alec Cooper is spending time in front of a microphone reciting common sayings, elaborate poems and his favourite books as part of the process to clone his voice before his disease progresses further.
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How an AI cloning tool is letting this Quebec man with ALS keep his voice

Dr. Alec Cooper is spending time in front of a microphone reciting common sayings, elaborate poems and his favourite books as part of the process to clone his voice before his disease progresses further.

She says Service Canada made an error on her Old Age benefit application — the delay almost got her evicted

A Toronto senior is speaking out after she was left without her Old Age Security benefit for months because of a simple error by Service Canada that left her in a dire situation: the wrong year was allegedly entered into its system.
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She says Service Canada made an error on her Old Age benefit application — the delay almost got her evicted

A Toronto senior is speaking out after she was left without her Old Age Security benefit for months because of a simple error by Service Canada that left her in a dire situation: the wrong year was allegedly entered into its system.

Federal byelection called for Aug. 18 in Alberta's Battle River–Crowfoot riding

A federal byelection will be held in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot on Aug. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced, setting the stage for Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre's potential return to the House of Commons.
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Federal byelection called for Aug. 18 in Alberta's Battle River–Crowfoot riding

A federal byelection will be held in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot on Aug. 18, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced, setting the stage for Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre's potential return to the House of Commons.

Winnipeg’s Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians after 46 years

Winnipeg’s iconic Portage and Main intersection has reopened to pedestrians for the first time in 46 years. Long considered the coldest intersection in Canada, it was closed to foot traffic in 1979 in favour of an underground concourse.
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Winnipeg’s Portage and Main reopens to pedestrians after 46 years

Winnipeg’s iconic Portage and Main intersection has reopened to pedestrians for the first time in 46 years. Long considered the coldest intersection in Canada, it was closed to foot traffic in 1979 in favour of an underground concourse.

Demand for 'elbows up' merchandise dips ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Although business owners say they are selling more Canada-themed products this year leading up to July 1, many have also noted a decline in «elbows up» merchandise sales.
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Demand for 'elbows up' merchandise dips ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Although business owners say they are selling more Canada-themed products this year leading up to July 1, many have also noted a decline in «elbows up» merchandise sales.

Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action — but only for Quebec customers

Superior Court Justice Donald Bisson ruled last week that the class action can move forward, but limited it to Quebec residents because the case hinges on that province's consumer protection laws. In 2024, hundreds of thousands of Canadian customers were tol
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Judge authorizes Tim Hortons Roll Up to Win class action — but only for Quebec customers

Superior Court Justice Donald Bisson ruled last week that the class action can move forward, but limited it to Quebec residents because the case hinges on that province's consumer protection laws. In 2024, hundreds of thousands of Canadian customers were told via email they had won a boat in what Tim Hortons has called a technical error.

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