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Holtavörðuheiði, Hellisheiði and Þrengsli now open

The road over Holtavörðuheiði was closed but was opened later this morning. The roads over Hellisheiði and through Þrengsli have been reopened.

Fake maple syrup plot thickens: Cans found with label hiding name of implicated company

Since Radio-Canada first broke the story last week of fake maple syrup found on grocery store shelves, consumers have since found cans of syrup in stores from the same producer with a sticker hiding the company’s name.
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Fake maple syrup plot thickens: Cans found with label hiding name of implicated company

Since Radio-Canada first broke the story last week of fake maple syrup found on grocery store shelves, consumers have since found cans of syrup in stores from the same producer with a sticker hiding the company’s name.

Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?

Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight wi
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Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?

Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system doesn't favour companies over consumers.

Liberals descend on Montreal for convention on the cusp of a majority government

Liberals are gathering in Montreal for the next few days, buzzing on a fifth floor crossing and with a sought-after majority government in sight.
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Liberals descend on Montreal for convention on the cusp of a majority government

Liberals are gathering in Montreal for the next few days, buzzing on a fifth floor crossing and with a sought-after majority government in sight.

She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent

Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third child in 2023 when she had to travel from Gaspé, Que., to Montreal for an abortion. She should have been able to get the procedure done much closer, in Quebec City, but doctors say delays in getting app
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She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent

Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third child in 2023 when she had to travel from Gaspé, Que., to Montreal for an abortion. She should have been able to get the procedure done much closer, in Quebec City, but doctors say delays in getting appointments combined with limited capacity are pushing people to seek help even farther.

Survivor of intimate partner violence asks P.E.I. MLAs for better protection for victims

Clare’s Law allows police officers to provide an individual’s history of abusive behaviour to those who may be at risk. It was named after Clare Wood, a 36-year-old woman in the U.K. who was murdered by a former domestic partner who police knew to be dang
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Survivor of intimate partner violence asks P.E.I. MLAs for better protection for victims

Clare’s Law allows police officers to provide an individual’s history of abusive behaviour to those who may be at risk. It was named after Clare Wood, a 36-year-old woman in the U.K. who was murdered by a former domestic partner who police knew to be dangerous.

Dean Penney's mother pointed to another suspect 1 day after Jennifer Hillier-Penney disappeared

Ruby Penney went to the RCMP on Dec. 2, 2016, and told them about a strange phone call she overheard between Jennifer Hillier-Penney and her cousin Derick Hillier. Ruby Penney is not alive to testify, and Derick Hillier is not alive to defend himself.
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Dean Penney's mother pointed to another suspect 1 day after Jennifer Hillier-Penney disappeared

Ruby Penney went to the RCMP on Dec. 2, 2016, and told them about a strange phone call she overheard between Jennifer Hillier-Penney and her cousin Derick Hillier. Ruby Penney is not alive to testify, and Derick Hillier is not alive to defend himself.

CBC investigation finds numerous Montreal exporters sent stolen vehicles overseas

Police raided a Montreal mattress company and found stolen cars. A CBC investigation into the city's car export industry found numerous Montreal businesses have sent stolen cars overseas.
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CBC investigation finds numerous Montreal exporters sent stolen vehicles overseas

Police raided a Montreal mattress company and found stolen cars. A CBC investigation into the city's car export industry found numerous Montreal businesses have sent stolen cars overseas.

As drones upend tank warfare, Canada's army races to rethink its armour

Canada's army is weighing faster timelines for new armoured vehicles while rethinking tanks in light of Ukraine's drone-dominated battlefield. Aging Leopards need replacement, but commanders say technology — including uncrewed systems — will shape decisio
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As drones upend tank warfare, Canada's army races to rethink its armour

Canada's army is weighing faster timelines for new armoured vehicles while rethinking tanks in light of Ukraine's drone-dominated battlefield. Aging Leopards need replacement, but commanders say technology — including uncrewed systems — will shape decisions, even as other priorities like air defence and long-range strike rank higher.

A workout class sent this St. John's woman to hospital. She's not the only one

One woman was admitted with a life-threatening condition called exercise-induced or exertional rhabdomyolysis, rhabdo for short. The illness can happen after an intense workout and is when muscle tissue breaks down, leaking enzymes and proteins into the blood
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A workout class sent this St. John's woman to hospital. She's not the only one

One woman was admitted with a life-threatening condition called exercise-induced or exertional rhabdomyolysis, rhabdo for short. The illness can happen after an intense workout and is when muscle tissue breaks down, leaking enzymes and proteins into the bloodstream. In high amounts, the proteins can damage the kidneys and lead to an imbalance of electrolytes, which can cause dehydration and heart issues.

'Every vote counts': Liberals campaign hard for Quebec seat in Monday's federal byelection

Federal Liberals are throwing all they can at the Quebec riding of Terrebonne ahead of Monday's byelection, as a 173-seat majority remains a possibility.
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'Every vote counts': Liberals campaign hard for Quebec seat in Monday's federal byelection

Federal Liberals are throwing all they can at the Quebec riding of Terrebonne ahead of Monday's byelection, as a 173-seat majority remains a possibility.

Watchdog's report on controversial RCMP unit delayed due to lack of chairperson

A years-long investigation into a special RCMP unit that polices protests against resource extraction in British Columbia is finished but can’t be finalized because the RCMP's oversight body has been without a chairperson for more than a year.
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Watchdog's report on controversial RCMP unit delayed due to lack of chairperson

A years-long investigation into a special RCMP unit that polices protests against resource extraction in British Columbia is finished but can’t be finalized because the RCMP's oversight body has been without a chairperson for more than a year.

How Canadian military members violated intelligence-gathering rules during COVID-19

Canadian Armed Forces members used their own personal social media accounts, computers and networks at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and gathered information about Canadians, violating intelligence-gathering rules, according to a newly released report.
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How Canadian military members violated intelligence-gathering rules during COVID-19

Canadian Armed Forces members used their own personal social media accounts, computers and networks at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and gathered information about Canadians, violating intelligence-gathering rules, according to a newly released report.

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many

Housing prices are dipping in Canada’s priciest markets, but real estate experts say it’s not necessarily the break for which potential first-time homebuyers have been waiting — and that break may never come.
CBC | Canada News

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many

Housing prices are dipping in Canada’s priciest markets, but real estate experts say it’s not necessarily the break for which potential first-time homebuyers have been waiting — and that break may never come.

Still have to file your taxes? Here's how to find yourself some money

Tick, tick, tick. This year's tax deadline is coming quick. Here's what tax experts who spoke with CBC News say you should keep in mind as you're filling out your return so you don't miss out on opportunities to find and save money.
CBC | Canada News

Still have to file your taxes? Here's how to find yourself some money

Tick, tick, tick. This year's tax deadline is coming quick. Here's what tax experts who spoke with CBC News say you should keep in mind as you're filling out your return so you don't miss out on opportunities to find and save money.

The Ambassador Bridge has lost its spot as the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridor

High tolls at Windsor's Ambassador Bridge are pushing commercial truck traffic north to Sarnia, where the Blue Water Bridge has become the busiest crossing on the Canada-U.S. border. The shift comes as the delayed, overbudget Gordie Howe bridge opening remain
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The Ambassador Bridge has lost its spot as the busiest U.S.-Canada trade corridor

High tolls at Windsor's Ambassador Bridge are pushing commercial truck traffic north to Sarnia, where the Blue Water Bridge has become the busiest crossing on the Canada-U.S. border. The shift comes as the delayed, overbudget Gordie Howe bridge opening remains in limbo.

Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don't carry guns in Canada

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don't carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.
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Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don't carry guns in Canada

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says its agents in Canada don't carry firearms, following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games.

It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.
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It's a World Series rematch as the Dodgers return to Toronto. Here's what the Jays are up against

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Monday night. What's changed since they defeated the Jays to become World Series champs in Toronto last year? Let's find out.

Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are 'deplorable'

The former MP who spent more than a decade pushing to legalize single-event sports betting says he doesn't regret it — but says its implementation is in some ways «sad» and «deplorable.»
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Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are 'deplorable'

The former MP who spent more than a decade pushing to legalize single-event sports betting says he doesn't regret it — but says its implementation is in some ways «sad» and «deplorable.»

Police probe gun, SUV used in Ryan Wedding-linked homicide for ties to unsolved cases

Two years after the killing of a suspected drug trafficker in Niagara Falls, Ont. — purportedly targeted by Ryan Wedding's alleged criminal network — police are still trying to unlock the victim's phone and identify more suspects. Details of the case are
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Police probe gun, SUV used in Ryan Wedding-linked homicide for ties to unsolved cases

Two years after the killing of a suspected drug trafficker in Niagara Falls, Ont. — purportedly targeted by Ryan Wedding's alleged criminal network — police are still trying to unlock the victim's phone and identify more suspects. Details of the case are contained in a new police affidavit.

Rural municipalities call on Alberta government to open grizzly bear hunt

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta organization is advocating for the provincial government to legalize grizzly bear hunting in light of what Cardston County calls increased reports of negative human-bear interactions.
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Rural municipalities call on Alberta government to open grizzly bear hunt

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta organization is advocating for the provincial government to legalize grizzly bear hunting in light of what Cardston County calls increased reports of negative human-bear interactions.

Yukon man grows pineapple at home — and it only took 9 years

When Alex Oberg finally cut into the fruit for a taste, it was a bit sour. 'We maybe could have waited a little bit longer,' he said.
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Yukon man grows pineapple at home — and it only took 9 years

When Alex Oberg finally cut into the fruit for a taste, it was a bit sour. 'We maybe could have waited a little bit longer,' he said.

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know

A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare thr
CBC | Canada News

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know

A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey.

Five people critically injured in apartment building fire in London, Ont.

Nine people, including an infant, were taken to the hospital after a fire at a London apartment building Saturday morning, according to first responders.
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Five people critically injured in apartment building fire in London, Ont.

Nine people, including an infant, were taken to the hospital after a fire at a London apartment building Saturday morning, according to first responders.

Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110

Burdett «Burd» Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.
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Burdett 'Burd' Sisler, war veteran and oldest known living Canadian, has died at 110

Burdett «Burd» Sisler, the oldest known living Canadian — and one of the world's oldest Second World War veterans — has died at 110, his family confirmed on Saturday.

2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada

The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.
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2 deaths after giving plasma in Winnipeg not linked to donation process: Health Canada

The federal health regulator said Friday its assessment found no evidence of a machine malfunction and the equipment performed as expected, wrote Health Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson in an emailed statement.

New mineral discovered inside deep-Earth diamond now named after Alberta geochemist

From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.
CBC | Canada News

New mineral discovered inside deep-Earth diamond now named after Alberta geochemist

From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, diamond hunter and scholar Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.

RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'

RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, «urine-soaked interior surfaces» and dents.
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RCMP say damage to police vehicles in First Nations protest includes 'urine-soaked interior surfaces'

RCMP say six of their vehicles that were left at the Potlotek First Nation Thursday after officers left the scene on foot suffered damage that includes broken windows, flat tires, «urine-soaked interior surfaces» and dents.

The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?

The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.
CBC | Canada News

The energy crisis is getting worse. How protected is Canada?

The pain at the pumps and the expected rise in inflation is a financial challenge for many as the cost of living continues to climb, but overall, the country is not nearly as exposed to the impacts of the energy crisis as many other countries.

Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a closer look at a low-tech way to remove and lock away carbon; get a view from space of what the western U.S. heat wave did to the snow; and see what China's EV transition looks like on the ground.
CBC | Canada News

Burying burnt wood after wildfires could help the climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we take a closer look at a low-tech way to remove and lock away carbon; get a view from space of what the western U.S. heat wave did to the snow; and see what China's EV transition looks like on the ground.

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily via an app, without teachers, and double that time spent on hands-on experiences. The unconventional model from a U.S. private school is sparking chatter and may benefit some, but Canadian expert
CBC | Canada News

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily via an app, without teachers, and double that time spent on hands-on experiences. The unconventional model from a U.S. private school is sparking chatter and may benefit some, but Canadian experts say the approach blending GenAI with pre-existing methods warrants serious consideration about student privacy, well-being and what kids are actually learning.

Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause meningitis, sepsis or even death, and children and young adul
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Dangerous bacterial infection hits highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade

Annual cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a rare but dangerous bacterial infection, have hit the highest level seen in Canada in more than a decade. This rapidly-progressing illness can cause meningitis, sepsis or even death, and children and young adults often bear the brunt.

Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government's second attempt at giving police and spies easier access to Canadians' information includes what's anticipated to be costly demands on a range of private businesses to to change how they manage their data.
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Liberal bill would force companies to simplify data access for police. No one knows the cost

The Liberal government's second attempt at giving police and spies easier access to Canadians' information includes what's anticipated to be costly demands on a range of private businesses to to change how they manage their data.

Scammers are targeting Canadians about a milk settlement that doesn't exist

At the same time that a phishing scam related to Canada's bread price-fixing settlement is going around, CBC News has learned people are being targeted by a similar scam involving dairy.
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Scammers are targeting Canadians about a milk settlement that doesn't exist

At the same time that a phishing scam related to Canada's bread price-fixing settlement is going around, CBC News has learned people are being targeted by a similar scam involving dairy.

Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves

Radio-Canada’s Enquête program has uncovered fake maple syrup being sold on store shelves in Quebec. The lab responsible for testing maple syrup in Quebec says it’s a first. The producer in question is blaming suppliers from out of province.
CBC | Canada News

Bogus maple syrup from Quebec producer found on grocery store shelves

Radio-Canada’s Enquête program has uncovered fake maple syrup being sold on store shelves in Quebec. The lab responsible for testing maple syrup in Quebec says it’s a first. The producer in question is blaming suppliers from out of province.

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