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Sanjay Raut showers cuss words like confetti

Sanjay Raut's use of expletives to describe defectors marks a new low in political discourse, despite his claims of loyalty. He alleged hefty sums and case settlements were offered to MPs to switch sides. Meanwhile, suspected rebels remained in Delhi, poised

How an Ontario man helped discover a lost Rembrandt, thought to be fake, but worth millions

Jonathan Bikker, a curator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, led the effort to authenticate Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, a painting that had been dismissed by scholars in the 1960s and largely disappeared from public view.
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How an Ontario man helped discover a lost Rembrandt, thought to be fake, but worth millions

Jonathan Bikker, a curator at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, led the effort to authenticate Vision of Zacharias in the Temple, a painting that had been dismissed by scholars in the 1960s and largely disappeared from public view.

Wildfire that prompted evacuations in West Kelowna was caused by prohibited campfire, officials say

Officials have determined that a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in West Kelowna, B.C., earlier this week was caused by a prohibited campfire inside a regional park.
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Wildfire that prompted evacuations in West Kelowna was caused by prohibited campfire, officials say

Officials have determined that a wildfire that prompted evacuation orders in West Kelowna, B.C., earlier this week was caused by a prohibited campfire inside a regional park.

Critics slam government plan to 'bail out' sagging condo sector in B.C.

A plan by the B.C. government and Ottawa to buy thousands of vacant condo units and turn them into affordable housing is drawing criticism. Some call it a «bail out» for developers.
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Critics slam government plan to 'bail out' sagging condo sector in B.C.

A plan by the B.C. government and Ottawa to buy thousands of vacant condo units and turn them into affordable housing is drawing criticism. Some call it a «bail out» for developers.

'This is our Serengeti': New study says more whales showing up in Vancouver waters

A new study says West Coast transient killer whales, also known as Bigg's killer whales, are now being seen in the inside waters of Vancouver Island for about 250 days a year on average.
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'This is our Serengeti': New study says more whales showing up in Vancouver waters

A new study says West Coast transient killer whales, also known as Bigg's killer whales, are now being seen in the inside waters of Vancouver Island for about 250 days a year on average.

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg

Midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup.
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Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné undergoes surgery to repair broken leg

Midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair a broken leg suffered in Canada's 6-0 win over Qatar at the World Cup.

Funeral for 5 children in Elmira, Ont.-area crash that injured 5 other family members is Saturday

The five children killed June 12 in a two-vehicle collision in Ontario's Mapleton Township will be honoured Saturday at their funeral. Three other members of the Doerksen family and a couple were also injured.
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Funeral for 5 children in Elmira, Ont.-area crash that injured 5 other family members is Saturday

The five children killed June 12 in a two-vehicle collision in Ontario's Mapleton Township will be honoured Saturday at their funeral. Three other members of the Doerksen family and a couple were also injured.

Ottawa adding $5.4B for child care to sustain national program over next 2 years

The federal government is giving provinces and territories an additional $5.4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day child-care program to help with «cost pressures,» Canada's families minister says.
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Ottawa adding $5.4B for child care to sustain national program over next 2 years

The federal government is giving provinces and territories an additional $5.4 billion over two years for the national $10-a-day child-care program to help with «cost pressures,» Canada's families minister says.

Rabid bat found at Sask. daycare; school division apologizes for delay in telling parents

Children at a daycare in Spiritwood have been offered rabies treatment after a bat found inside the centre tested positive for the virus.
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Rabid bat found at Sask. daycare; school division apologizes for delay in telling parents

Children at a daycare in Spiritwood have been offered rabies treatment after a bat found inside the centre tested positive for the virus.

Manitoba appoints 1st associate chief judge of reconciliation

A Manitoba provincial court judge is helping the court chart a new path forward as the province's first associate chief judge of reconciliation — a role she says she believes is the first of its kind in Canada.
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Manitoba appoints 1st associate chief judge of reconciliation

A Manitoba provincial court judge is helping the court chart a new path forward as the province's first associate chief judge of reconciliation — a role she says she believes is the first of its kind in Canada.

Alberta fugitives arrested in Ontario in $5M scam investigation

Two Alberta fugitives wanted on Canada-wide warrants for allegedly misappropriating nearly $5 million in investors’ funds between January 2019 and December 2020 have been arrested in Ontario.
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Alberta fugitives arrested in Ontario in $5M scam investigation

Two Alberta fugitives wanted on Canada-wide warrants for allegedly misappropriating nearly $5 million in investors’ funds between January 2019 and December 2020 have been arrested in Ontario.

Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support

An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids are on a waitlist for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. In the meantime, parents are losing their jobs or are unable to find work because children are being banned from daycare. They are taking on deb
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Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support

An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids are on a waitlist for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. In the meantime, parents are losing their jobs or are unable to find work because children are being banned from daycare. They are taking on debt to fund therapy. They report stress to the point of burnout.

Nearly all serious adverse reactions among plasma donors in past decade involved for-profit sites, data shows

Data obtained by CBC News reveals multiple people were left in life-threatening condition, hospitalized or requiring other medical intervention after donating plasma over the past decade.
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Nearly all serious adverse reactions among plasma donors in past decade involved for-profit sites, data shows

Data obtained by CBC News reveals multiple people were left in life-threatening condition, hospitalized or requiring other medical intervention after donating plasma over the past decade.

Montreal mayor says husband, who is Black, was stopped last year 'at least 5 or 6 times — for nothing'

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says a moratorium on police checks would be a “good first step” in helping address allegations of racism within the city’s police service. In an interview on Radio-Canada’s Tout un Matin, the mayor said her husband, who i
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Montreal mayor says husband, who is Black, was stopped last year 'at least 5 or 6 times — for nothing'

Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says a moratorium on police checks would be a “good first step” in helping address allegations of racism within the city’s police service. In an interview on Radio-Canada’s Tout un Matin, the mayor said her husband, who is Black, has been stopped “at least five or six times — for nothing” in the past year.

Over 1 million university grads needed to fill labour market needs, Ontario universities report projects

More than one million university graduates will be needed to fill labour market needs over the next decade, with the highest demand coming from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, a report from the Council of Ontario Universities p
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Over 1 million university grads needed to fill labour market needs, Ontario universities report projects

More than one million university graduates will be needed to fill labour market needs over the next decade, with the highest demand coming from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, a report from the Council of Ontario Universities projects.

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides

The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.
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Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides

The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.

Scallop scarcity: Some P.E.I. restaurants removing the dish from menus as prices soar

Pan-seared scallops have been a top-selling menu item at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers — second only to lobster.
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Scallop scarcity: Some P.E.I. restaurants removing the dish from menus as prices soar

Pan-seared scallops have been a top-selling menu item at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers — second only to lobster.

Pressure grows on Quebec premier to hold inquiry into racism within Montreal police

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism tha
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Pressure grows on Quebec premier to hold inquiry into racism within Montreal police

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.

Frank Stronach could learn fate in sexual assault trial on Friday

An Ontario judge could render her decision Friday on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him, four months after the Canadian businessman went on trial in a Toronto courtroom.
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Frank Stronach could learn fate in sexual assault trial on Friday

An Ontario judge could render her decision Friday on whether Frank Stronach is guilty of any of the sexual assault charges against him, four months after the Canadian businessman went on trial in a Toronto courtroom.

Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?

For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.
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Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?

For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.

Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds

After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.
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Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds

After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.

Senior aide of Alberta premier says First Nations should focus on own problems, not accuse premier of treason

The executive director of Premier Danielle Smith's office says that instead of criticizing her, First Nations chiefs should fix their own communities, describing them as entrenched in poverty, drugs and violence.
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Senior aide of Alberta premier says First Nations should focus on own problems, not accuse premier of treason

The executive director of Premier Danielle Smith's office says that instead of criticizing her, First Nations chiefs should fix their own communities, describing them as entrenched in poverty, drugs and violence.

Tornado warning ends in Gananoque, Ont., area

Environment Canada has now ended a red tornado warning for the Gananoque., Ont., area east of Kingston. It was the second tornado warning of the afternoon in eastern Ontario.
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Tornado warning ends in Gananoque, Ont., area

Environment Canada has now ended a red tornado warning for the Gananoque., Ont., area east of Kingston. It was the second tornado warning of the afternoon in eastern Ontario.

Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall

In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.
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Eligible doctors in Alberta can work in both public, private systems starting this fall

In order to be eligible for dual practice, doctors must do a minimum number of hours in the public system first. The province says those hour requirements along with other safeguards will protect the public system.

Six Nations calls out Brantford, Ont., councillor who refused to give land acknowledgment before meeting

Six Nations of the Grand River elected council says it «strongly rejects» recent comments by a Brantford, Ont., city councillor who said he doesn't believe in land acknowledgments and thinks they're «virtue signalling.»
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Six Nations calls out Brantford, Ont., councillor who refused to give land acknowledgment before meeting

Six Nations of the Grand River elected council says it «strongly rejects» recent comments by a Brantford, Ont., city councillor who said he doesn't believe in land acknowledgments and thinks they're «virtue signalling.»

After top court ruling, Quebec to prioritize long-term residents for subsidized daycare

The Quebec government will be prioritizing families who «live and work in Quebec permanently» over asylum seekers for subsidized spots in daycares, according to the province's families minister.
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After top court ruling, Quebec to prioritize long-term residents for subsidized daycare

The Quebec government will be prioritizing families who «live and work in Quebec permanently» over asylum seekers for subsidized spots in daycares, according to the province's families minister.

Alberta premier tells First Nations chiefs to 'check themselves' over treason accusation

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs unanimously voted this week to ask RCMP to look into whether Alberta's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party.
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Alberta premier tells First Nations chiefs to 'check themselves' over treason accusation

The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs unanimously voted this week to ask RCMP to look into whether Alberta's fall referendum amounts to criminal treason by Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party.

Innu Nation accuses N.L. government of capping group’s history at 300 years — an 'erasure,' say Innu leaders

Innu Cultural Guardian Jodie Ashini says she thought National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, would be the perfect day to open the Innu Pakassiun exhibit at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River.
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Innu Nation accuses N.L. government of capping group’s history at 300 years — an 'erasure,' say Innu leaders

Innu Cultural Guardian Jodie Ashini says she thought National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, would be the perfect day to open the Innu Pakassiun exhibit at the Labrador Interpretation Centre in North West River.

Some artists feeling 'blue dot fever,' fans say, as high ticket prices make concertgoers more selective

The name «blue dot fever» comes from the blue dots on Ticketmaster's website, indicating unsold seats. Some fans say they're going to fewer shows because of the high price tag.
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Some artists feeling 'blue dot fever,' fans say, as high ticket prices make concertgoers more selective

The name «blue dot fever» comes from the blue dots on Ticketmaster's website, indicating unsold seats. Some fans say they're going to fewer shows because of the high price tag.

60 years ago, Agent Orange was sprayed at CFB Gagetown. Vets want to know: are toxins still in the soil?

Sixty years after Agent Orange got sprayed at CFB Gagetown, veterans, military family members and some U.S. lawmakers are still raising concerns these herbicides could linger in the soil. They are calling for more testing as Canada redevelops the base.
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60 years ago, Agent Orange was sprayed at CFB Gagetown. Vets want to know: are toxins still in the soil?

Sixty years after Agent Orange got sprayed at CFB Gagetown, veterans, military family members and some U.S. lawmakers are still raising concerns these herbicides could linger in the soil. They are calling for more testing as Canada redevelops the base.

Developer withdraws plans to build northern Ontario AI data centre over public opposition

A developer has withdrawn its plans to build a two-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Armour Township, Ont., due to public opposition to the project.
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Developer withdraws plans to build northern Ontario AI data centre over public opposition

A developer has withdrawn its plans to build a two-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Armour Township, Ont., due to public opposition to the project.

Ontario's legislature is set for its shortest sitting in decades. Here's what it means for the Ford government

Premier Doug Ford’s government is on pace to sit for the fewest days of any Ontario government over the past five decades in a year when voters aren’t headed to the polls. And experts warn the decision to shorten the calendar at Queen’s Park comes with
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Ontario's legislature is set for its shortest sitting in decades. Here's what it means for the Ford government

Premier Doug Ford’s government is on pace to sit for the fewest days of any Ontario government over the past five decades in a year when voters aren’t headed to the polls. And experts warn the decision to shorten the calendar at Queen’s Park comes with its strategic benefits — and pitfalls — for the Tories as the legislature settles into a 21-week break.

NHL fans will now have to pay to watch games on Sportsnet. What that means for Rogers — and CBC

The National Hockey League season came to a close this month and with it came the end of an era as longtime partners Rogers and CBC were unable to come to a new agreement for NHL broadcasts. So Canadian fans will only be able to watch games in Canada if they
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NHL fans will now have to pay to watch games on Sportsnet. What that means for Rogers — and CBC

The National Hockey League season came to a close this month and with it came the end of an era as longtime partners Rogers and CBC were unable to come to a new agreement for NHL broadcasts. So Canadian fans will only be able to watch games in Canada if they pay for a Sportsnet cable or streaming subscription.

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