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Food prices in Canada keep climbing, but these grocery items will give you sticker shock

Shoppers paid four per cent more at the grocery store in September. Here's what food items cost the most, and why.

Federal budget expected to chart a course to meet NATO's 5% spending target

What will rearming the Canadian military look like? We could get a clearer in Tuesday's federal budget. At least one defence expert says the Liberal government has made a lot of vague promises and there's a need for specifics on programs like the multi-billio
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Federal budget expected to chart a course to meet NATO's 5% spending target

What will rearming the Canadian military look like? We could get a clearer in Tuesday's federal budget. At least one defence expert says the Liberal government has made a lot of vague promises and there's a need for specifics on programs like the multi-billion dollar submarine replacement plan.

Yukon Party projected to win majority in territorial election

Currie Dixon's Yukon Party is projected to win a majority government in Monday's territorial election, marking the party's return to government after nine years in opposition.
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Yukon Party projected to win majority in territorial election

Currie Dixon's Yukon Party is projected to win a majority government in Monday's territorial election, marking the party's return to government after nine years in opposition.

Hudson's Bay will give properties back to landlords after B.C. billionaire loses lease takeover bid

The Hudson's Bay Company is disclaiming the leases it had for 25 properties which B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu had tried to buy.
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Hudson's Bay will give properties back to landlords after B.C. billionaire loses lease takeover bid

The Hudson's Bay Company is disclaiming the leases it had for 25 properties which B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu had tried to buy.

25 players to represent Canada at key Olympic women's hockey tune-up games

Canada's four-game Rivalry Series against the U.S. begins this week with games in Cleveland , Ohio and Buffalo, N.Y. They'll play two more games in December, as Hockey Canada prepares to name the team that will represent Canada at the Olympics in Italy in Feb
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25 players to represent Canada at key Olympic women's hockey tune-up games

Canada's four-game Rivalry Series against the U.S. begins this week with games in Cleveland , Ohio and Buffalo, N.Y. They'll play two more games in December, as Hockey Canada prepares to name the team that will represent Canada at the Olympics in Italy in February.

Ottawa seeking mass visa cancellation powers to deter fraud from India: internal documents

The federal government is seeking the power to cancel applications for groups of visa holders at least in part due to concerns of fraud from India and Bangladesh, according to internal documents obtained by CBC News.
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Ottawa seeking mass visa cancellation powers to deter fraud from India: internal documents

The federal government is seeking the power to cancel applications for groups of visa holders at least in part due to concerns of fraud from India and Bangladesh, according to internal documents obtained by CBC News.

In last meetings with Children’s Aid Society, boy was crying, thin. He died months later, Ontario trial told

In September 2022, an adoption worker wrote down her concerns about the boy’s apparent thinness, paleness and sunken cheeks, but no subsequent followup visit happened before he died at age 12 on Dec. 21 while under the care of a Burlington, Ont., couple.
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In last meetings with Children’s Aid Society, boy was crying, thin. He died months later, Ontario trial told

In September 2022, an adoption worker wrote down her concerns about the boy’s apparent thinness, paleness and sunken cheeks, but no subsequent followup visit happened before he died at age 12 on Dec. 21 while under the care of a Burlington, Ont., couple.

Canada will start dispute resolution process over Stellantis jobs lost to U.S., Joly says

Industry Minister Melanie Joly told a parliamentary committee Monday that Ottawa wants to recover some of the billions it has committed to auto manufacturer Stellantis.
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Canada will start dispute resolution process over Stellantis jobs lost to U.S., Joly says

Industry Minister Melanie Joly told a parliamentary committee Monday that Ottawa wants to recover some of the billions it has committed to auto manufacturer Stellantis.

Canada collected $3B from U.S. counter-tariffs before a majority were dropped

Canada had collected more than $3 billion through U.S. counter-tariffs before removing a swath of levies in September, according to the Finance Department — far less than what the Liberals had promised to rake in during the current fiscal year.
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Canada collected $3B from U.S. counter-tariffs before a majority were dropped

Canada had collected more than $3 billion through U.S. counter-tariffs before removing a swath of levies in September, according to the Finance Department — far less than what the Liberals had promised to rake in during the current fiscal year.

Can the federal budget reset Canada's economy?

Canada's economy is suffering. The Bank of Canada says interest rate cuts can only do so much. So it's passed the baton to the federal government. This week's budget can do what the central bank cannot: restructure how the Canadian economy grows.
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Can the federal budget reset Canada's economy?

Canada's economy is suffering. The Bank of Canada says interest rate cuts can only do so much. So it's passed the baton to the federal government. This week's budget can do what the central bank cannot: restructure how the Canadian economy grows.

Man billed $1,500 for vehicle he didn't own, insurer says he still has to pay

A retired truck driver in B.C. is on the hook for a bill connected to a vehicle he no longer owns after the buyer failed to register the sale. A legal expert says the case exposes a gap in vehicle transfer laws that could leave anyone selling a vehicle at ris
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Man billed $1,500 for vehicle he didn't own, insurer says he still has to pay

A retired truck driver in B.C. is on the hook for a bill connected to a vehicle he no longer owns after the buyer failed to register the sale. A legal expert says the case exposes a gap in vehicle transfer laws that could leave anyone selling a vehicle at risk.

LCBO refuses to say what U.S. liquor is in its cellar — citing 'cabinet confidence'

Documents obtained by CBC News reveal an effort by the Ontario government to hide details about the LCBO's inventory of American alcohol, valued at approximately $79.1 million at cost, pulled from store shelves amid the province's ongoing trade war retaliatio
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LCBO refuses to say what U.S. liquor is in its cellar — citing 'cabinet confidence'

Documents obtained by CBC News reveal an effort by the Ontario government to hide details about the LCBO's inventory of American alcohol, valued at approximately $79.1 million at cost, pulled from store shelves amid the province's ongoing trade war retaliation against the United States.

Driver dead, kids injured after school bus crash on Highway 401 near London, Ont.

A school bus driver has died and four children have been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a school bus crash off the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near London, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced Sunday.
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Driver dead, kids injured after school bus crash on Highway 401 near London, Ont.

A school bus driver has died and four children have been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a school bus crash off the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near London, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced Sunday.

Here's why sleep experts think we should abolish daylight saving time

While it usually only takes most Canadians a few days to adjust to the shift between daylight saving time and standard time, sleep experts say the constant time travel back and forth harms our sleep and has a negative affect on our body's internal clocks. 
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Here's why sleep experts think we should abolish daylight saving time

While it usually only takes most Canadians a few days to adjust to the shift between daylight saving time and standard time, sleep experts say the constant time travel back and forth harms our sleep and has a negative affect on our body's internal clocks. 

Blue Jays fans' hearts to be tested one last time as Dodgers force winner-take-all for World Series

After the L.A. Dodgers held on to win Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will play in a deciding World Series Game 7 for the first time in franchise history. Jays fans say they've got faith in the team for Saturday's winner-take-all, and they're ready to go
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Blue Jays fans' hearts to be tested one last time as Dodgers force winner-take-all for World Series

After the L.A. Dodgers held on to win Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will play in a deciding World Series Game 7 for the first time in franchise history. Jays fans say they've got faith in the team for Saturday's winner-take-all, and they're ready to go through the emotional wringer one last time.

Blue Jays fans hearts to be tested one last time as Dodgers force winner-take-all for World Series

After the L.A. Dodgers held on to win Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will play in a deciding World Series Game 7 for the first time in franchise history. Jays fans say they've got faith in the team for Saturday's winner-take-all, and they're ready ready
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Blue Jays fans hearts to be tested one last time as Dodgers force winner-take-all for World Series

After the L.A. Dodgers held on to win Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays will play in a deciding World Series Game 7 for the first time in franchise history. Jays fans say they've got faith in the team for Saturday's winner-take-all, and they're ready ready to go through the emotional wringer one last time.

Poilievre says he’d invoke notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child porn sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says if elected he’d use the notwithstanding clause to overturn Friday’s ruling from the Supreme Court striking down mandatory minimums for accessing or possessing child pornography.
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Poilievre says he’d invoke notwithstanding clause to overturn ruling on child porn sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says if elected he’d use the notwithstanding clause to overturn Friday’s ruling from the Supreme Court striking down mandatory minimums for accessing or possessing child pornography.

Vaccine records aren't up-to-date for more than half of Ottawa, Toronto students assessed: public health

Public health records for Ottawa and Toronto schools show that among the cohorts assessed this year, more than half of the students did not have up-to-date immunization records, which experts say exposes an antiquated system that's unhelpful in the race to bo
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Vaccine records aren't up-to-date for more than half of Ottawa, Toronto students assessed: public health

Public health records for Ottawa and Toronto schools show that among the cohorts assessed this year, more than half of the students did not have up-to-date immunization records, which experts say exposes an antiquated system that's unhelpful in the race to boost vaccination rates.

Toronto Blue Jays World Series tickets among the priciest — ever

Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are soaring and they’re unlikely to improve, with this year’s World Series quickly becoming one of the priciest — ever.
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Toronto Blue Jays World Series tickets among the priciest — ever

Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are soaring and they’re unlikely to improve, with this year’s World Series quickly becoming one of the priciest — ever.

Supreme Court striking down minimum sentences for child pornography called 'disgusting' by Conservatives

In a divisive decision, the country’s top court struck down the mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography — deeming them unconstitutional. 
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Supreme Court striking down minimum sentences for child pornography called 'disgusting' by Conservatives

In a divisive decision, the country’s top court struck down the mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography — deeming them unconstitutional. 

A photographer captured a Windsor, Ont., woman in the 'roughest time.' The family can't get the pics deleted

Loved ones of a Windsor woman want photos taken of her on the city’s streets, during an active drug addiction, removed from social media. The woman in the photos is Alicia Newman and she died several years ago.
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A photographer captured a Windsor, Ont., woman in the 'roughest time.' The family can't get the pics deleted

Loved ones of a Windsor woman want photos taken of her on the city’s streets, during an active drug addiction, removed from social media. The woman in the photos is Alicia Newman and she died several years ago.

Canada's economy shrank by 0.3% in August

Canada's economy shrank in August against widespread expectations of no growth, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, but an advanced estimate pointed out the economy might escape a recession in the third quarter.
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Canada's economy shrank by 0.3% in August

Canada's economy shrank in August against widespread expectations of no growth, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, but an advanced estimate pointed out the economy might escape a recession in the third quarter.

Liquified, composted: How green are these alternative death practices?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the environmental impacts of two alternatives to burial and cremation of human bodies; check out a new kind of floating solar panel; and look into an idea to boost recycling rates and help vulnerable p
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Liquified, composted: How green are these alternative death practices?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the environmental impacts of two alternatives to burial and cremation of human bodies; check out a new kind of floating solar panel; and look into an idea to boost recycling rates and help vulnerable people at the same time.

Are you being tricked by your treats? Some Halloween candy multipacks have shrunk in size, but not in price

CBC News discovered two major candy makers, Mars Inc. and the Hershey Company, had reduced the weight of several of their Halloween chocolate bar variety packs compared to last year by as much as almost 17 per cent.
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Are you being tricked by your treats? Some Halloween candy multipacks have shrunk in size, but not in price

CBC News discovered two major candy makers, Mars Inc. and the Hershey Company, had reduced the weight of several of their Halloween chocolate bar variety packs compared to last year by as much as almost 17 per cent.

Behind the fear: The unsolved killings in Dawson Creek, B.C.

A year after the RCMP told the fifth estate “some level of success” was coming in a string of killings in a small B.C town, they remain unsolved and the body count continues to rise.
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Behind the fear: The unsolved killings in Dawson Creek, B.C.

A year after the RCMP told the fifth estate “some level of success” was coming in a string of killings in a small B.C town, they remain unsolved and the body count continues to rise.

Landlord threatened to evict Vancouver tenants over posts in private Facebook group

Residents of The Yarrow in East Vancouver say their landlord, Realstar Group, made false accusations when it sent them letters threatening to evict them for discussing issues in a tenants' Facebook group. The company has since apologized.
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Landlord threatened to evict Vancouver tenants over posts in private Facebook group

Residents of The Yarrow in East Vancouver say their landlord, Realstar Group, made false accusations when it sent them letters threatening to evict them for discussing issues in a tenants' Facebook group. The company has since apologized.

O Canada! Summer tourism numbers hit all-time high

Canada’s tourism sector generated a record-breaking amount of revenue of between May and August, reaching $59 billion, a six per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
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O Canada! Summer tourism numbers hit all-time high

Canada’s tourism sector generated a record-breaking amount of revenue of between May and August, reaching $59 billion, a six per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Alberta labour leaders gauge interest in general strike after suspension of teachers' bargaining rights

Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan says unions will encourage workers incensed by the provincial government’s suspension of bargaining rights to volunteer for recall campaigns and prepare for a possible general strike.
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Alberta labour leaders gauge interest in general strike after suspension of teachers' bargaining rights

Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan says unions will encourage workers incensed by the provincial government’s suspension of bargaining rights to volunteer for recall campaigns and prepare for a possible general strike.

Brad Marchand comes home to support a grieving N.S. coach and friend

The Florida Panther forward, who is from Hammonds Plains, N.S., made a surprise appearance at a minor hockey game in Halifax on Wednesday night. Marchand said he didn't hesitate to come home once he learned his friend's 10-year-old daughter died after a battl
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Brad Marchand comes home to support a grieving N.S. coach and friend

The Florida Panther forward, who is from Hammonds Plains, N.S., made a surprise appearance at a minor hockey game in Halifax on Wednesday night. Marchand said he didn't hesitate to come home once he learned his friend's 10-year-old daughter died after a battle with cancer.

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