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How could Starmer be ousted? 81 Labour MPs would need to back a challenger… or the Cabinet walks out

Keir Starmer's allies have delivered a stark warning that he will not go without a fight if challenged.

'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.

Federal investigation probes grocery store competition in Halifax

Since last year, an investigation into the ability of new grocers to set up in the Halifax Regional Municipality has been quietly ticking along under Competition Bureau Canada.
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Federal investigation probes grocery store competition in Halifax

Since last year, an investigation into the ability of new grocers to set up in the Halifax Regional Municipality has been quietly ticking along under Competition Bureau Canada.

Renowned exoplanet researcher Sara Seager is bringing her quest to find another Earth back home to Canada

Canadian astronomical research is getting a big boost with the return of Sara Seager to Canada after around 20 years at MIT. Her research includes looking for life in the clouds of Venus and searching for Earth 2.0.
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Renowned exoplanet researcher Sara Seager is bringing her quest to find another Earth back home to Canada

Canadian astronomical research is getting a big boost with the return of Sara Seager to Canada after around 20 years at MIT. Her research includes looking for life in the clouds of Venus and searching for Earth 2.0.

Front-line police patrol in Windsor sometimes at 'dangerously low' levels, says union

The Windsor Police Association (WPA) is pushing for mandatory minimums on the front lines after a recent patrol shift dropped to what they describe as concerning levels.
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Front-line police patrol in Windsor sometimes at 'dangerously low' levels, says union

The Windsor Police Association (WPA) is pushing for mandatory minimums on the front lines after a recent patrol shift dropped to what they describe as concerning levels.

Severe solar storm could trigger auroras across Canada and northern U.S. states tonight

Skygazers are spotting the lights deeper into Canada, the U.S. and Europe because the sun is going through a major facelift. Every 11 years, its poles swap places, causing magnetic twists and tangles along the way.
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Severe solar storm could trigger auroras across Canada and northern U.S. states tonight

Skygazers are spotting the lights deeper into Canada, the U.S. and Europe because the sun is going through a major facelift. Every 11 years, its poles swap places, causing magnetic twists and tangles along the way.

Ontario considering order that would kill hundreds of new rental homes

Ontario’s housing minister is considering stepping in to quash a proposed rental development in north Toronto, over concerns raised by a pharmaceutical company.
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Ontario considering order that would kill hundreds of new rental homes

Ontario’s housing minister is considering stepping in to quash a proposed rental development in north Toronto, over concerns raised by a pharmaceutical company.

Canada's Unknown Soldier in 2025: Where science collides with sacred symbolism

Canada's Unknown Soldier — a casualty of the First World War — was brought home to be interred in Ottawa 25 years ago, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission forbids any attempt at identification. Advances in DNA technology mean that in future wars, t
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Canada's Unknown Soldier in 2025: Where science collides with sacred symbolism

Canada's Unknown Soldier — a casualty of the First World War — was brought home to be interred in Ottawa 25 years ago, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission forbids any attempt at identification. Advances in DNA technology mean that in future wars, the chances that soldiers won't be identified are slim. Does the concept of an Unknown Soldier still have meaning to a new, on-demand generation, or will it become a relic of a bygone era?

Guilty pleas for 1st-degree murder rare, legal experts say after sentencing of Ottawa family's killer

A 20-year-old man pleading guilty to four counts of first-degree murder is a rare event that highlights the horrific nature of the mass stabbing he perpetrated in Ottawa last year, legal experts have told CBC.
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Guilty pleas for 1st-degree murder rare, legal experts say after sentencing of Ottawa family's killer

A 20-year-old man pleading guilty to four counts of first-degree murder is a rare event that highlights the horrific nature of the mass stabbing he perpetrated in Ottawa last year, legal experts have told CBC.

PWHL to visit 6 Canadian cities on Takeover Tour

As the league continues to eye expansion, the PWHL will play 16 neutral-site games this upcoming season. In addition to returning to Edmonton and Quebec City, the PWHL will make stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton and Halifax.
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PWHL to visit 6 Canadian cities on Takeover Tour

As the league continues to eye expansion, the PWHL will play 16 neutral-site games this upcoming season. In addition to returning to Edmonton and Quebec City, the PWHL will make stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, Hamilton and Halifax.

Children's aid workers didn't record key info, missed red flags before boy’s death, Milton, Ont., trial told

A child protection worker was back in the witness box at the Milton, Ont., murder trial for Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney to testify about the Children’s Aid Society’s involvement with the couple and the two boys they were trying to adopt.
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Children's aid workers didn't record key info, missed red flags before boy’s death, Milton, Ont., trial told

A child protection worker was back in the witness box at the Milton, Ont., murder trial for Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney to testify about the Children’s Aid Society’s involvement with the couple and the two boys they were trying to adopt.

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