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Housing crisis, cost of living fuelling Nunavut voter apathy

Ahead of Nunavut’s 7th territorial election, there is concern about a decline in voter turnout, something experts say is likely caused by slow progress to tackle issues such as the housing crisis and cost of living.

$32M case against Ontario developer falls apart at regulator hearing

A developer that had been facing the potential of more than $30 million in fines from Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority has had all counts against it dropped. Briarwood Development Group was accused of coercing buyers into paying more for hom
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$32M case against Ontario developer falls apart at regulator hearing

A developer that had been facing the potential of more than $30 million in fines from Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority has had all counts against it dropped. Briarwood Development Group was accused of coercing buyers into paying more for homes they'd already signed agreements for.

Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?

The Canadian Environmental Law Association is recommending that all cities pass bylaws to make it mandatory for property owners to replace lead pipes on their side of the property line. Hamilton has a bylaw aimed at preventing partial lead service-line replac
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Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?

The Canadian Environmental Law Association is recommending that all cities pass bylaws to make it mandatory for property owners to replace lead pipes on their side of the property line. Hamilton has a bylaw aimed at preventing partial lead service-line replacements, and some Quebec and Saskatchewan have similar rules. Here's what people in Thunder Bay, Ont., have to say about the idea as the city faces a $350-million class-action lawsuit.

Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies at 54

Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.
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Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies at 54

Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.

B.C. man dies weeks after rescuing himself from the jaws of a grizzly bear

Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a mother grizzly attacked and severely injured him in B.C.'s East Kootenay region earlier this month.
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B.C. man dies weeks after rescuing himself from the jaws of a grizzly bear

Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a mother grizzly attacked and severely injured him in B.C.'s East Kootenay region earlier this month.

Striking B.C. public service workers announce tentative deal with province

The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative deal with the province, which could bring an end to a weeks-long strike that has impacted everything from liquor distribution to wildfire fighting.
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Striking B.C. public service workers announce tentative deal with province

The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) has reached a tentative deal with the province, which could bring an end to a weeks-long strike that has impacted everything from liquor distribution to wildfire fighting.

Ottawa is pledging more on defence — and Calgary wants a piece of the action

While Calgary is best known as an oil and gas town, a growing aerospace and defence industry has largely flown under the radar. The sector hopes to get a boost from a renewed national interest in defence spending, and in sourcing contracts from Canadian compa
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Ottawa is pledging more on defence — and Calgary wants a piece of the action

While Calgary is best known as an oil and gas town, a growing aerospace and defence industry has largely flown under the radar. The sector hopes to get a boost from a renewed national interest in defence spending, and in sourcing contracts from Canadian companies.

U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports

The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.
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U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports

The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.

‘Right now, we don’t have the votes’ to pass federal budget, says Liberal House leader

Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government does not have enough votes at the moment to pass the upcoming federal budget — and he’s pressing opposition parties to consider whether they want another election.
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‘Right now, we don’t have the votes’ to pass federal budget, says Liberal House leader

Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government does not have enough votes at the moment to pass the upcoming federal budget — and he’s pressing opposition parties to consider whether they want another election.

Teachers and supporters gather in Alberta education minister's riding as back-to-work legislation looms

Protesters gathered in Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides' riding of Calgary-Bow, calling on the the government to increase its support of public education ahead of back-to-work legislation for striking teachers.
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Teachers and supporters gather in Alberta education minister's riding as back-to-work legislation looms

Protesters gathered in Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides' riding of Calgary-Bow, calling on the the government to increase its support of public education ahead of back-to-work legislation for striking teachers.

Father and son discover fossilized ichthyosaur skull in B.C.'s Kiskatinaw River valley

Local resident Kevin Geist and his 11-year old son Andreas discovered the skull two summers ago, spotting a strange black rock along the river's shoreline in the fossil-rich Peace region.
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Father and son discover fossilized ichthyosaur skull in B.C.'s Kiskatinaw River valley

Local resident Kevin Geist and his 11-year old son Andreas discovered the skull two summers ago, spotting a strange black rock along the river's shoreline in the fossil-rich Peace region.

'Now, she can't be a mom': Family of woman allegedly killed by ex says motherhood was everything to her

The family of Savannah Rose Kulla-Davies, 29, spoke to CBC Toronto about their grief after the Brampton, Ont., woman was allegedly killed by her ex-partner on Tuesday.
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'Now, she can't be a mom': Family of woman allegedly killed by ex says motherhood was everything to her

The family of Savannah Rose Kulla-Davies, 29, spoke to CBC Toronto about their grief after the Brampton, Ont., woman was allegedly killed by her ex-partner on Tuesday.

As a leader in finance, Mark Carney said climate action was critical. Where is that urgency now?

Mark Carney spent a decade as one of the most credible voices on climate action and the economy. Now as prime minister, he is scrapping emissions reductions policies, backing LNG projects and talking pipelines. As Canadians wait for details of his coming ‘c
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As a leader in finance, Mark Carney said climate action was critical. Where is that urgency now?

Mark Carney spent a decade as one of the most credible voices on climate action and the economy. Now as prime minister, he is scrapping emissions reductions policies, backing LNG projects and talking pipelines. As Canadians wait for details of his coming ‘climate competitiveness strategy,' some are wondering: does Carney still care about climate?

Shadow of Trump's trade war follows Carney to Malaysia

The prime minister is due to arrive in Malaysia for the summit of southeast Asian nations — looking to advance free trade talks there after the recent scuttling of negotiations with the United States.
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Shadow of Trump's trade war follows Carney to Malaysia

The prime minister is due to arrive in Malaysia for the summit of southeast Asian nations — looking to advance free trade talks there after the recent scuttling of negotiations with the United States.

Canada's measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say

A year since measles started raging in Canada, the outbreak's subsided, but the virus shows no signs of being stamped out. Doctors say problems here — from distrust of medical officials in vulnerable communities, to broader vaccine disinformation — coul
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Canada's measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say

A year since measles started raging in Canada, the outbreak's subsided, but the virus shows no signs of being stamped out. Doctors say problems here — from distrust of medical officials in vulnerable communities, to broader vaccine disinformation — could set the stage for future outbreaks. Here’s what they’d like to see change.

Whale-watching vessel collides with humpback in 'surprise encounter' near Vancouver

A whale-watching company says one of its vessels made contact with a humpback whale that “suddenly and unexpectedly surfaced” in its path while transiting near Vancouver on Thursday afternoon.
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Whale-watching vessel collides with humpback in 'surprise encounter' near Vancouver

A whale-watching company says one of its vessels made contact with a humpback whale that “suddenly and unexpectedly surfaced” in its path while transiting near Vancouver on Thursday afternoon.

Alberta schools, educators, students preparing for classes to resume if bill orders teachers back to work

Alberta school divisions and one labour expert anticipate that a bill coming Monday ordering teachers back to work will spell out a timeline for when classes must resume.
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Alberta schools, educators, students preparing for classes to resume if bill orders teachers back to work

Alberta school divisions and one labour expert anticipate that a bill coming Monday ordering teachers back to work will spell out a timeline for when classes must resume.

Inuit leader replaced amid allegations of abuse

The Manitoba Inuit Association has appointed an interim CEO, as a petition with more than 1,200 signatures circulates calling on the non-profit organization to look into allegations of sexual and physical abuse against its CEO, Nastania Mullin. It’s part o
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Inuit leader replaced amid allegations of abuse

The Manitoba Inuit Association has appointed an interim CEO, as a petition with more than 1,200 signatures circulates calling on the non-profit organization to look into allegations of sexual and physical abuse against its CEO, Nastania Mullin. It’s part of what some are calling an #InuitMeToo grassroots campaign.

B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson's Bay properties

An Ontario court has ruled against a B.C. billionaire who spent the summer fighting for the right to occupy and start businesses in the former Hudson’s Bay properties.
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B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson's Bay properties

An Ontario court has ruled against a B.C. billionaire who spent the summer fighting for the right to occupy and start businesses in the former Hudson’s Bay properties.

Alberta ends hybrid work model for government employees, effective February

Alberta government employees will return to full-time, in-office work starting February, the province said Friday. Since 2022, Alberta Public Service employees have been eligible to work from home up to two days per week.
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Alberta ends hybrid work model for government employees, effective February

Alberta government employees will return to full-time, in-office work starting February, the province said Friday. Since 2022, Alberta Public Service employees have been eligible to work from home up to two days per week.

20 years later, Fredericton woman reflects on moment she became a Robert Munsch character

Twenty years ago, renowned children's author Robert Munsch came to Fredericton on tour. While getting a pre-show lunch at the hotel across the street from the theatre, he met young fan Victoria Campbell, who inspired the book, Swamp Water.
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20 years later, Fredericton woman reflects on moment she became a Robert Munsch character

Twenty years ago, renowned children's author Robert Munsch came to Fredericton on tour. While getting a pre-show lunch at the hotel across the street from the theatre, he met young fan Victoria Campbell, who inspired the book, Swamp Water.

Bo Bichette returns to Blue Jays' roster for World Series against Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is back on the team's roster for the World Series. He made the 26-man list for the best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Bo Bichette returns to Blue Jays' roster for World Series against Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is back on the team's roster for the World Series. He made the 26-man list for the best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Alberta teachers dismayed by proposed back-to-work order

Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her government would, absent a negotiated deal at the bargaining table, pass back-to-work legislation Monday to end the strike that began Oct. 6.
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Alberta teachers dismayed by proposed back-to-work order

Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that her government would, absent a negotiated deal at the bargaining table, pass back-to-work legislation Monday to end the strike that began Oct. 6.

Montreal Metro sees rise in suicide attempts. What can be done to prevent them?

This week, the Quebec coroner’s office released four investigation reports, each highlighting a suicide in the Montreal Metro in 2024 and containing joint recommendations for the city’s transit authority to help prevent their occurrence.
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Montreal Metro sees rise in suicide attempts. What can be done to prevent them?

This week, the Quebec coroner’s office released four investigation reports, each highlighting a suicide in the Montreal Metro in 2024 and containing joint recommendations for the city’s transit authority to help prevent their occurrence.

Air Canada tells pilots to avoid Winnipeg, Kelowna during airport tower staff shortages

A shortfall of air traffic controllers in Canada is at times forcing airport towers in Kelowna and Winnipeg to close when the one controller on duty goes on a break, says a memo to Air Canada pilots seen by Reuters.
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Air Canada tells pilots to avoid Winnipeg, Kelowna during airport tower staff shortages

A shortfall of air traffic controllers in Canada is at times forcing airport towers in Kelowna and Winnipeg to close when the one controller on duty goes on a break, says a memo to Air Canada pilots seen by Reuters.

‘No one was getting any better’: When private addiction treatment centres put patients in danger

For-profit, privately owned residential substance use treatment facilities provide a vital health service, but across Canada they operate with little government regulation or oversight, putting lives of patients at risk, an investigation by CBC’s the fifth
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‘No one was getting any better’: When private addiction treatment centres put patients in danger

For-profit, privately owned residential substance use treatment facilities provide a vital health service, but across Canada they operate with little government regulation or oversight, putting lives of patients at risk, an investigation by CBC’s the fifth estate has found.

We analyzed 200 cancer and autism videos on TikTok and found the majority contain misinformation

TikTok is flooded with videos promising miracle treatments for autism and cancer, but how many of them are true? Marketplace investigated 200 health videos on the platform and uncovered a troubling trend: misinformation is not only widespread, it’s thriving
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We analyzed 200 cancer and autism videos on TikTok and found the majority contain misinformation

TikTok is flooded with videos promising miracle treatments for autism and cancer, but how many of them are true? Marketplace investigated 200 health videos on the platform and uncovered a troubling trend: misinformation is not only widespread, it’s thriving.

Permit revoked for MAGA musician's concert at Parks Canada site, but show will go on

Parks Canada says a U.S. singer and rising star in the MAGA movement will not perform at a national historic site near Halifax after the federal agency revoked the organizer's permit, but the show is slated to go on at a new venue.
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Permit revoked for MAGA musician's concert at Parks Canada site, but show will go on

Parks Canada says a U.S. singer and rising star in the MAGA movement will not perform at a national historic site near Halifax after the federal agency revoked the organizer's permit, but the show is slated to go on at a new venue.

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