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'Shaken to our core': Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after GTA synagogue shootings

Jewish community members are calling on the Canadian government and residents to take a stance against hate and antisemitism after three synagogues were hit by gunfire this week in the Greater Toronto Area.

How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?

MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.
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How are MPs passing so many bills without voting?

MPs don't officially have to vote in order to pass bills in the House of Commons, and it appears to be happening more frequently than usual this session of Parliament.

Ontario premier defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming

Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.
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Ontario premier defends health-care record as hospitals say financial 'crisis' is coming

Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s health-care record ahead of his eighth budget, even as the province’s hospitals say they face a billion-dollar structural funding deficit.

New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school

A new scam is emerging across Canada – fraudsters who claim to give students a tuition break, but rip them off using stolen credit cards. When a Vancouver woman discovered $37,000 in fraudulent charges on her accounts, neither the university involved, polic
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New tuition scam left woman with $37K in fraudulent charges – and no help from bank, police or school

A new scam is emerging across Canada – fraudsters who claim to give students a tuition break, but rip them off using stolen credit cards. When a Vancouver woman discovered $37,000 in fraudulent charges on her accounts, neither the university involved, police, nor TD Bank said they could help.

Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it

Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global volatility, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out following recent changes to Canada’s citizenship rules.
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Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it

Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global volatility, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out following recent changes to Canada’s citizenship rules.

Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic

As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version of one of the most popular drugs in the world is prompting conversations about drug manufacturing capabilities in this country.
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Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic

As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version of one of the most popular drugs in the world is prompting conversations about drug manufacturing capabilities in this country.

Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight

After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from U.S. trade officials, Alberta’s utilities minister says he recently had a great chat with a Montana legislator who has been critical of the province’s approach to electricity.
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Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight

After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from U.S. trade officials, Alberta’s utilities minister says he recently had a great chat with a Montana legislator who has been critical of the province’s approach to electricity.

Fredericton car wash set up for those who drove through chemical spill, but some say response too slow

The New Brunswick government has set up a special car wash for people who drove through a chemical spill on the Vanier Highway in Fredericton between Wednesday evening and Friday at 4 p.m. AT, but some residents are questioning why it took so long for the pro
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Fredericton car wash set up for those who drove through chemical spill, but some say response too slow

The New Brunswick government has set up a special car wash for people who drove through a chemical spill on the Vanier Highway in Fredericton between Wednesday evening and Friday at 4 p.m. AT, but some residents are questioning why it took so long for the province to take action.

Vancouver's Lebanese community fears for loved ones as war spreads in the Middle East

B.C. residents with family in Lebanon say they are watching the escalating conflict in the Middle East with fear, as Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders push more civilians from their homes and deepen worries that ordinary people will once again bear th
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Vancouver's Lebanese community fears for loved ones as war spreads in the Middle East

B.C. residents with family in Lebanon say they are watching the escalating conflict in the Middle East with fear, as Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders push more civilians from their homes and deepen worries that ordinary people will once again bear the cost of war.

Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers

The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.
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Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers

The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.

Canadians are drinking less, driving the biggest drop in alcohol sales in 20 years: StatsCan

Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual drop in beer, wine, spirits and cider sales in the 20 years Statistics Canada has been tracking the data, according to the agency's new report.
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Canadians are drinking less, driving the biggest drop in alcohol sales in 20 years: StatsCan

Canadians are buying less alcohol, leading to the largest annual drop in beer, wine, spirits and cider sales in the 20 years Statistics Canada has been tracking the data, according to the agency's new report.

Slain Windsor woman expressed fears to CBC News days before she died

Less than a week before she died, a woman stabbed in a small southwestern Ontario town had spoken to CBC about the threats she was facing for speaking out about Khalistan extremism.
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Slain Windsor woman expressed fears to CBC News days before she died

Less than a week before she died, a woman stabbed in a small southwestern Ontario town had spoken to CBC about the threats she was facing for speaking out about Khalistan extremism.

Winnipeg woman killed in Dominican Republic bus crash was 'generous beyond belief,' son says

A Winnipeg woman killed in a bus crash while on vacation is being remembered as a determined, caring and selfless mother who always offered a helping hand to those who needed it — whether it be volunteering or rescuing stray cats.
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Winnipeg woman killed in Dominican Republic bus crash was 'generous beyond belief,' son says

A Winnipeg woman killed in a bus crash while on vacation is being remembered as a determined, caring and selfless mother who always offered a helping hand to those who needed it — whether it be volunteering or rescuing stray cats.

B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 gang-related murder of woman — the details of which were kept secret until now

A B.C. man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 killing of Naramata woman — a development that remained largely secret until a judge partially lifted a sweeping publication ban this week.
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B.C. man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 gang-related murder of woman — the details of which were kept secret until now

A B.C. man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 killing of Naramata woman — a development that remained largely secret until a judge partially lifted a sweeping publication ban this week.

Toronto-area grave robbers are stealing family heirlooms. This victim says it's 'a total violation of my parents'

Brothers Derek and Darren Mori learned the missing items from their parents' cremation niche is part of what police believe to be a large string of thefts targeting cemeteries across Southwestern Ontario last year.
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Toronto-area grave robbers are stealing family heirlooms. This victim says it's 'a total violation of my parents'

Brothers Derek and Darren Mori learned the missing items from their parents' cremation niche is part of what police believe to be a large string of thefts targeting cemeteries across Southwestern Ontario last year.

Woman who spent 6 days on an overflow stretcher in a N.L. hospital says 'it felt degrading'

After spending six days on a hospital stretcher, Jaymee Miller said she hopes she never has to be admitted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook ever again.
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Woman who spent 6 days on an overflow stretcher in a N.L. hospital says 'it felt degrading'

After spending six days on a hospital stretcher, Jaymee Miller said she hopes she never has to be admitted to the Western Memorial Regional Hospital in Corner Brook ever again.

Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say

Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack.
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Canadian tourist drowned in Australia as a result of a dingo attack, authorities say

Authorities in Australia have determined that 19-year-old Canadian tourist Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., who died in January drowned after sustaining injuries from a dingo attack.

Rental company charged in fatal 2024 tent collapse at Alberta meditation retreat

Nearly two years after a tent collapse at a meditation retreat northwest of Edmonton left one woman dead and dozens of others injured, a special event rental company is facing charges. Investigators allege the structure was not safely installed, leaving it vu
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Rental company charged in fatal 2024 tent collapse at Alberta meditation retreat

Nearly two years after a tent collapse at a meditation retreat northwest of Edmonton left one woman dead and dozens of others injured, a special event rental company is facing charges. Investigators allege the structure was not safely installed, leaving it vulnerable to severe winds.

Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings

A jury has found a man accused of fatally shooting five people at a Winnipeg rooming house in 2023 guilty of five counts of second-degree murder.
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Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings

A jury has found a man accused of fatally shooting five people at a Winnipeg rooming house in 2023 guilty of five counts of second-degree murder.

Ex-provincial prosecutor rips former colleagues’ handling of his own extortion case

Former provincial Crown prosecutor Tim O'Brien says he was kept in the dark and treated with a lack of respect by his former colleagues in a case where he was the victim of extortion.
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Ex-provincial prosecutor rips former colleagues’ handling of his own extortion case

Former provincial Crown prosecutor Tim O'Brien says he was kept in the dark and treated with a lack of respect by his former colleagues in a case where he was the victim of extortion.

Federal research body in talks with University of Alberta to ensure EDI requirement compliance

Federal government lawyers have contacted the University of Alberta to make sure it's meeting equity requirements for the country’s most prestigious professorships. It comes after the university proposed to remove equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) from
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Federal research body in talks with University of Alberta to ensure EDI requirement compliance

Federal government lawyers have contacted the University of Alberta to make sure it's meeting equity requirements for the country’s most prestigious professorships. It comes after the university proposed to remove equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) from its hiring policy.

Alberta road construction company charged with safety breaches after worker crushed

An Alberta road construction company is facing workplace safety charges nearly two years after one of their workers sustained life-altering crush injuries on the job.
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Alberta road construction company charged with safety breaches after worker crushed

An Alberta road construction company is facing workplace safety charges nearly two years after one of their workers sustained life-altering crush injuries on the job.

Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K

An Ontario couple was concerned to discover Indigenous ancestral remains on their property during renovations. But the biggest shock came when they learned a provincially mandated investigation could cost $319,000. Experts say the remains must be protected an
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Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K

An Ontario couple was concerned to discover Indigenous ancestral remains on their property during renovations. But the biggest shock came when they learned a provincially mandated investigation could cost $319,000. Experts say the remains must be protected and treated with dignity — but that the current law should be updated so situations like this don't happen.

'We feel betrayed': Disability community says N.S. budget cuts to day programs, caregiver benefit are 'illogical'

Parents and advocates are sounding the alarm over the harm the provincial government’s proposed budget cuts will cause some of Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable.
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'We feel betrayed': Disability community says N.S. budget cuts to day programs, caregiver benefit are 'illogical'

Parents and advocates are sounding the alarm over the harm the provincial government’s proposed budget cuts will cause some of Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable.

Are Canada's 'red flag' gun laws working? No one can say

Red flag orders were a key part of the federal government's response to the 2020 Portapique, N.S., mass shooting. But two years after the measure became law, a CBC News investigation has determined that no one is keeping track of when, where or how often thes
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Are Canada's 'red flag' gun laws working? No one can say

Red flag orders were a key part of the federal government's response to the 2020 Portapique, N.S., mass shooting. But two years after the measure became law, a CBC News investigation has determined that no one is keeping track of when, where or how often these emergency orders are being implemented.

OpenAI CEO expressed 'horror and responsibility' over ChatGPT's ties to Tumbler Ridge, AI minister says

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI's CEO has agreed to let Canadian experts into its safety office to help evaluate future threats following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
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OpenAI CEO expressed 'horror and responsibility' over ChatGPT's ties to Tumbler Ridge, AI minister says

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says OpenAI's CEO has agreed to let Canadian experts into its safety office to help evaluate future threats following the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

6 events in 9 days: Canadian Para nordic skier Hudak not letting lingering injury slow her down in Italy

After over a decade on the world stage, Canadian Para nordic skier Brittany Hudak is taking on one of her biggest challenges yet. Set to begin a marathon stretch of six events in nine days at the Paralympics in Italy, Hudak is facing a relentless schedule whi
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6 events in 9 days: Canadian Para nordic skier Hudak not letting lingering injury slow her down in Italy

After over a decade on the world stage, Canadian Para nordic skier Brittany Hudak is taking on one of her biggest challenges yet. Set to begin a marathon stretch of six events in nine days at the Paralympics in Italy, Hudak is facing a relentless schedule while still managing the longest injury of her career.

Hamilton judge rules Ontario's sex offender registry is unconstitutional. What could happen next?

The decision is «significant» and could see changes to Ontario’s sex offender registry, depending on how the appeals process plays out, says the applicant's lawyer. The province says it plans to appeal.
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Hamilton judge rules Ontario's sex offender registry is unconstitutional. What could happen next?

The decision is «significant» and could see changes to Ontario’s sex offender registry, depending on how the appeals process plays out, says the applicant's lawyer. The province says it plans to appeal.

Canadian man stuck in ICE detention centre for 4 months, awaiting deportation hearing

Since November, Edmonton-born Curtis Wright has been stuck in an ICE detainment facility in Texas. Since then, his family has been pushing for his release while his case moves through the courts.
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Canadian man stuck in ICE detention centre for 4 months, awaiting deportation hearing

Since November, Edmonton-born Curtis Wright has been stuck in an ICE detainment facility in Texas. Since then, his family has been pushing for his release while his case moves through the courts.

Carney shakes up senior ranks of the public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney has shaken up the senior ranks of the public service, creating and expanding some roles in a continued effort to put his stamp on the machinery of government.
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Carney shakes up senior ranks of the public service

Prime Minister Mark Carney has shaken up the senior ranks of the public service, creating and expanding some roles in a continued effort to put his stamp on the machinery of government.

Alberta ‘excessively vulnerable’ to foreign interference, experts warn

Alberta is not ready to deal with the threat of online disinformation coming from foreign actors in a possible referendum campaign on separation this fall, according to national security experts.
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Alberta ‘excessively vulnerable’ to foreign interference, experts warn

Alberta is not ready to deal with the threat of online disinformation coming from foreign actors in a possible referendum campaign on separation this fall, according to national security experts.

Brian Da Costa, alleged drug trafficker accused of bribing Toronto cops, gets $1.5M bail

The alleged drug trafficker accused of obtaining confidential information from a Toronto police officer, which was used in an alleged conspiracy to kill a senior corrections officer, was granted a $1.5-million bail Wednesday in Toronto.
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Brian Da Costa, alleged drug trafficker accused of bribing Toronto cops, gets $1.5M bail

The alleged drug trafficker accused of obtaining confidential information from a Toronto police officer, which was used in an alleged conspiracy to kill a senior corrections officer, was granted a $1.5-million bail Wednesday in Toronto.

Ontario students stage mass protest over Ford government’s cuts to aid program

Students across the province are protesting recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) — the post-secondary financial aid system will go from a majority grant structure to a majority loan structure in the new school year.
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Ontario students stage mass protest over Ford government’s cuts to aid program

Students across the province are protesting recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) — the post-secondary financial aid system will go from a majority grant structure to a majority loan structure in the new school year.

Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials

The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing in North America turned to a high-powered lobbying firm run by former top aides to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recent years, records show.
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Moroun, Ambassador Bridge company turned to ex-Harper aides’ firm to lobby Canadian officials

The billionaire U.S. owners of the busiest land border crossing in North America turned to a high-powered lobbying firm run by former top aides to Prime Minister Stephen Harper in recent years, records show.

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