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Supreme Court won’t hear appeal of Wolastoqey title ruling

Private industrial forest land in New Brunswick will remain excluded from an ownership claim by Wolastoqey First Nations after the Supreme Court of Canada turned down an application to hear the case.

His gut produces alcohol. It took years to get the rare illness diagnosed

For nearly 10 years, Eric Poulin has been having episodes where he seems drunk — without taking even a sip of alcohol.
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His gut produces alcohol. It took years to get the rare illness diagnosed

For nearly 10 years, Eric Poulin has been having episodes where he seems drunk — without taking even a sip of alcohol.

Victoire captain Poulin has 'decisions to make' about PWHL future after Walter Cup win

Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin will navigate the coming weeks under a cloud of uncertainty that, for now, casts doubt on her immediate future in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
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Victoire captain Poulin has 'decisions to make' about PWHL future after Walter Cup win

Montréal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin will navigate the coming weeks under a cloud of uncertainty that, for now, casts doubt on her immediate future in the Professional Women's Hockey League.

B.C. premier says Alberta separatism the 'elephant in the room' during pivotal moment for Canada

Even as B.C. Premier David Eby argues that his province is delivering on helping grow a Canadian economy battered by U.S. trade attacks, he said the «omnipresent» issue of a referendum on Alberta separatism has made the situation more delicate.
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B.C. premier says Alberta separatism the 'elephant in the room' during pivotal moment for Canada

Even as B.C. Premier David Eby argues that his province is delivering on helping grow a Canadian economy battered by U.S. trade attacks, he said the «omnipresent» issue of a referendum on Alberta separatism has made the situation more delicate.

Residents offered help evacuating as potential WW II explosive found near Stephenville, N.L.

The RCMP is helping Stephenville, N.L. residents who want to evacuate after a suspected military shell was discovered on a nearby St. George's beach and turned over to police on Wednesday.
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Residents offered help evacuating as potential WW II explosive found near Stephenville, N.L.

The RCMP is helping Stephenville, N.L. residents who want to evacuate after a suspected military shell was discovered on a nearby St. George's beach and turned over to police on Wednesday.

Hamilton refugee says federal health cuts are forcing him to forgo needed dental care

A dentist told Sudanese refugee Omer Obiedallah that he'll likely need several procedures to deal with tooth pain. Due to recent federal cuts to refugee healthcare, Obiedallah says he won't be able to afford to follow up. Instead, he says, he will have to wai
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Hamilton refugee says federal health cuts are forcing him to forgo needed dental care

A dentist told Sudanese refugee Omer Obiedallah that he'll likely need several procedures to deal with tooth pain. Due to recent federal cuts to refugee healthcare, Obiedallah says he won't be able to afford to follow up. Instead, he says, he will have to wait till his situation worsens and go to an ER.

N.S. couple say they’re on verge of bankruptcy after incomplete renovation

A Colchester County couple living in an incomplete renovation say they are on the verge of bankruptcy, while other clients of the same contractor are also crying foul.
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N.S. couple say they’re on verge of bankruptcy after incomplete renovation

A Colchester County couple living in an incomplete renovation say they are on the verge of bankruptcy, while other clients of the same contractor are also crying foul.

Criminal cases lost due to missed trial deadlines 'not acceptable,' says N.L. premier

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says it's «clearly unacceptable» for criminal cases to be tossed from the court system because of trial delays. The province's justice minister now says her department will start to track them, in th
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Criminal cases lost due to missed trial deadlines 'not acceptable,' says N.L. premier

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham says it's «clearly unacceptable» for criminal cases to be tossed from the court system because of trial delays. The province's justice minister now says her department will start to track them, in the wake of a CBC News investigation.

Report recommends warning labels on booze as B.C. alcohol use above national levels

As of 2023, people in B.C. consume an average of 8.8 drinks per week, compared with the national average of 8.2, a new report says.
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Report recommends warning labels on booze as B.C. alcohol use above national levels

As of 2023, people in B.C. consume an average of 8.8 drinks per week, compared with the national average of 8.2, a new report says.

Pilot involved in fatal B.C. helicopter accident distracted by cellphone, TSB finds

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation into a fatal B.C. helicopter accident states the pilot missed important steps on a safety checklist and was distracted by his cellphone.
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Pilot involved in fatal B.C. helicopter accident distracted by cellphone, TSB finds

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation into a fatal B.C. helicopter accident states the pilot missed important steps on a safety checklist and was distracted by his cellphone.

Canadian coach Marsch's faith in Promise David's recovery kept forward working to fulfill World Cup dream

Canadian forward Promise David's World Cup dream looked to have ended when he suffered a serious hip injury in February. But the 24-year-old has worked his way back and should be on the team named Friday.
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Canadian coach Marsch's faith in Promise David's recovery kept forward working to fulfill World Cup dream

Canadian forward Promise David's World Cup dream looked to have ended when he suffered a serious hip injury in February. But the 24-year-old has worked his way back and should be on the team named Friday.

‘Atmospheric traffic jam’ driving hot Prairie weather, says Alberta weather specialist

An «omega block,» named after its likeness to the Greek letter, is a wind pattern that is trapping much of the Prairies in a pocket of hot air.
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‘Atmospheric traffic jam’ driving hot Prairie weather, says Alberta weather specialist

An «omega block,» named after its likeness to the Greek letter, is a wind pattern that is trapping much of the Prairies in a pocket of hot air.

Searches for unmarked burials at residential schools face funding barriers, tribunal hears

On Day 3 of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in Montreal, witnesses gave testimony over the difficulty and complexity of conducting ground searches for unmarked burials at residential schools.
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Searches for unmarked burials at residential schools face funding barriers, tribunal hears

On Day 3 of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in Montreal, witnesses gave testimony over the difficulty and complexity of conducting ground searches for unmarked burials at residential schools.

Toronto man given 33-year sentence for sexually exploiting over 140 children in U.S.

A Canadian man has been sentenced in the United States to more than 30 years in prison for what American officials described as a widespread, yearslong sextortion scheme targeting more than 100 children.
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Toronto man given 33-year sentence for sexually exploiting over 140 children in U.S.

A Canadian man has been sentenced in the United States to more than 30 years in prison for what American officials described as a widespread, yearslong sextortion scheme targeting more than 100 children.

The hot pink glow seen from space: Why these Ontario greenhouse lights still shine at night

The hot pink and canary-coloured hues glow so bright, astronauts can snap photos of them from space. Fixed atop the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America, the multi-coloured lights have transformed both the night sky in a pocket of southwester
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The hot pink glow seen from space: Why these Ontario greenhouse lights still shine at night

The hot pink and canary-coloured hues glow so bright, astronauts can snap photos of them from space. Fixed atop the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America, the multi-coloured lights have transformed both the night sky in a pocket of southwestern Ontario and the province’s multi-billion-dollar agriculture sector.

Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft

Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.
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Canada negotiating to buy Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft

Canada has entered into negotiations with Saab to buy its GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday.

German submarine bid promises Canada $86B economic boost and tens of thousands of jobs

Germany’s bid to build Canada’s next-generation submarines promises a massive economic windfall, with up to 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86-billion boost to GDP, CBC News has learned. The proposal ties Arctic defence to NATO integration, while offe
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German submarine bid promises Canada $86B economic boost and tens of thousands of jobs

Germany’s bid to build Canada’s next-generation submarines promises a massive economic windfall, with up to 50,000 jobs over five years and an $86-billion boost to GDP, CBC News has learned. The proposal ties Arctic defence to NATO integration, while offering major investments in shipbuilding, critical minerals, missiles, ports and energy infrastructure.

Canadians may ask AI for medical advice but don't want it replacing humans, poll suggests

A new poll on artificial intelligence and health care suggests that while some Canadians may be turning to chatbots for medical advice, they're far less comfortable with the technology being used to make medical decisions or replace a visit with a doctor.
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Canadians may ask AI for medical advice but don't want it replacing humans, poll suggests

A new poll on artificial intelligence and health care suggests that while some Canadians may be turning to chatbots for medical advice, they're far less comfortable with the technology being used to make medical decisions or replace a visit with a doctor.

Man denied dental coverage under national plan says insurer 'playing games' with Canadians

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is supposed to help millions of Canadians access dental care. But repeated denials of pre-authorization for more complex procedures, like crowns, is leaving both patients and dental providers baffled.
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Man denied dental coverage under national plan says insurer 'playing games' with Canadians

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is supposed to help millions of Canadians access dental care. But repeated denials of pre-authorization for more complex procedures, like crowns, is leaving both patients and dental providers baffled.

N.L. justice officials can't say how many cases are tossed after trial delays. So we tracked them

The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice says it does not have data on how many cases have been tossed due to R v. Jordan. So CBC manually tracked court dockets, attended hearings virtually and in person, and reviewed court audio to gather our own
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N.L. justice officials can't say how many cases are tossed after trial delays. So we tracked them

The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice says it does not have data on how many cases have been tossed due to R v. Jordan. So CBC manually tracked court dockets, attended hearings virtually and in person, and reviewed court audio to gather our own statistics over the past year and a half.

Data reveals alarming obstetric violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec

A group of researchers looking into obstetric and gynecological violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec's health-care system have released new data. That data, which comes from testimony about incidents that span from 1956 to 2023, paints an alarming pictu
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Data reveals alarming obstetric violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec

A group of researchers looking into obstetric and gynecological violence toward Indigenous women in Quebec's health-care system have released new data. That data, which comes from testimony about incidents that span from 1956 to 2023, paints an alarming picture about the different ways the bodily autonomy of Indigenous women have been violated in Quebec's health sector.

St. Catharines, Ont., issues order to clean up abandoned, contaminated site of former GM plants

The City of St. Catharines, Ont., has issued a “repair, replace or demolish” order to owners of a long-abandoned and contaminated site that used to be two auto parts manufacturing plants once run by General Motors.
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St. Catharines, Ont., issues order to clean up abandoned, contaminated site of former GM plants

The City of St. Catharines, Ont., has issued a “repair, replace or demolish” order to owners of a long-abandoned and contaminated site that used to be two auto parts manufacturing plants once run by General Motors.

B.C. attorney general says hundreds of potential voyeurism victims have 'right to know' details from police

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says people deserve to know whether they may be among the at least 652 women and girls filmed by a Saanich, B.C., man convicted of voyeurism and making child pornography — now known as child sexual abuse and exploitation ma
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B.C. attorney general says hundreds of potential voyeurism victims have 'right to know' details from police

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says people deserve to know whether they may be among the at least 652 women and girls filmed by a Saanich, B.C., man convicted of voyeurism and making child pornography — now known as child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Mock hangings at Montreal pro-Palestinian rally being investigated by hate crimes unit

Montreal police say its hate crimes unit is investigating an incident that took place at a pro-Palestinian rally this weekend.
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Mock hangings at Montreal pro-Palestinian rally being investigated by hate crimes unit

Montreal police say its hate crimes unit is investigating an incident that took place at a pro-Palestinian rally this weekend.

Residential school survivors testify in front of international tribunal

A panel of residential school survivors provided witness testimony on Tuesday to the Permanent Peoples Tribunal, an international independent court of opinion investigating Canada's responsibility for the residential school system and the human rights violati
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Residential school survivors testify in front of international tribunal

A panel of residential school survivors provided witness testimony on Tuesday to the Permanent Peoples Tribunal, an international independent court of opinion investigating Canada's responsibility for the residential school system and the human rights violations associated with it.

Canadians increasingly struggle to keep up with mortgage payments, report says

Canadians are increasingly struggling to pay their mortgages, particularly in high-priced Ontario and British Columbia markets, a new report from Equifax Canada says. Mortgage delinquency balances are up 32 per cent nationally compared with last year.
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Canadians increasingly struggle to keep up with mortgage payments, report says

Canadians are increasingly struggling to pay their mortgages, particularly in high-priced Ontario and British Columbia markets, a new report from Equifax Canada says. Mortgage delinquency balances are up 32 per cent nationally compared with last year.

Man who sold gun used to kill Edmonton police officers found guilty of manslaughter

An Edmonton man who supplied a teen with a semi-automatic rifle later used to kill two police officers has been found guilty of manslaughter.
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Man who sold gun used to kill Edmonton police officers found guilty of manslaughter

An Edmonton man who supplied a teen with a semi-automatic rifle later used to kill two police officers has been found guilty of manslaughter.

'Forever chemicals' from airport run-off have these Canadians fearing for future generations

For decades, airports across Canada conducted firefighter training exercises that included the use of foams containing PFAS, often dubbed «forever chemicals.» The impact of that contamination has people living near the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., airp
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'Forever chemicals' from airport run-off have these Canadians fearing for future generations

For decades, airports across Canada conducted firefighter training exercises that included the use of foams containing PFAS, often dubbed «forever chemicals.» The impact of that contamination has people living near the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., airport fearing for future generations.

Her family hid his father on their farm during WW II. They just met for the 1st time

When Dina Van Dommelen-Samson and Nico Peltenburg met for the first time earlier this month, it felt like a family reunion instead of two strangers getting acquainted. Peltenburg was in Nova Scotia to visit, but he also hoped to meet the family of the man wh
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Her family hid his father on their farm during WW II. They just met for the 1st time

When Dina Van Dommelen-Samson and Nico Peltenburg met for the first time earlier this month, it felt like a family reunion instead of two strangers getting acquainted. Peltenburg was in Nova Scotia to visit, but he also hoped to meet the family of the man who hid his father during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Canadian video games are made here. Why are so few set here?

Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it's slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios.
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Canadian video games are made here. Why are so few set here?

Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it's slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios.

Ottawa says work underway to shed light on secretive expense program for former governors general

The federal government says it's looking for ways to make an expense program for former governors general more transparent after almost 50 years of secrecy around the millions of dollars spent.
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Ottawa says work underway to shed light on secretive expense program for former governors general

The federal government says it's looking for ways to make an expense program for former governors general more transparent after almost 50 years of secrecy around the millions of dollars spent.

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