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Dauphin, Man., mayor says flooding is 'as bad as I've ever seen it,' as city declares local state of emergency

Dauphin's mayor says he's seen several major floods hit the western Manitoba city in his lifetime — but none as severe as this week's flooding.

StubHub sold ‘ghost tickets’ for World Cup months before real ones were issued, CBC finds

StubHub claims it doesn’t allow the listing of “speculative” tickets on its platform. But CBC News found “ghost tickets” were available for the FIFA World Cup months before they were issued — and was able to list non-existent tickets for the 2028
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StubHub sold ‘ghost tickets’ for World Cup months before real ones were issued, CBC finds

StubHub claims it doesn’t allow the listing of “speculative” tickets on its platform. But CBC News found “ghost tickets” were available for the FIFA World Cup months before they were issued — and was able to list non-existent tickets for the 2028 Olympics.

Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation staying in Toronto

Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario has paused an evacuation of its most vulnerable members, as a cluster of five wildfires surrounding the community have stabilized for the time being. Kasabonika Lake’s Chief Matthias Anderson says as of T
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Nearly 600 wildfire evacuees from Kasabonika Lake First Nation staying in Toronto

Kasabonika Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario has paused an evacuation of its most vulnerable members, as a cluster of five wildfires surrounding the community have stabilized for the time being. Kasabonika Lake’s Chief Matthias Anderson says as of Thursday afternoon, 548 evacuees remain in Toronto and 37 more are on the way from Thunder Bay, making up nearly half the community's population. Here's the latest on the situation.

'I will kill everyone around you': Threat to ex by father in double-murder suicide emerges

Police have identified the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons in his south Ottawa home and firebombed his dental practice in a nearby village before dying by suicide in a vehicle fire on Monday, as details of his threat to caus
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'I will kill everyone around you': Threat to ex by father in double-murder suicide emerges

Police have identified the man who is believed to have killed his seven- and 12-year-old sons in his south Ottawa home and firebombed his dental practice in a nearby village before dying by suicide in a vehicle fire on Monday, as details of his threat to cause bodily harm to his ex-wife come to light.

Western Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency as flooding sparks calls for federal aid

Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, in Manitoba’s flood-stricken Parkland area, has declared a state of emergency due to washed out infrastructure, joining more than 30 communities that have done the same.
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Western Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency as flooding sparks calls for federal aid

Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, in Manitoba’s flood-stricken Parkland area, has declared a state of emergency due to washed out infrastructure, joining more than 30 communities that have done the same.

Some Prince Edward Islanders to get extra money from province to help with rising costs

Some Prince Edward Islanders will see extra money in their bank accounts on Friday as the province rolls out its new Island Essentials Benefit.
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Some Prince Edward Islanders to get extra money from province to help with rising costs

Some Prince Edward Islanders will see extra money in their bank accounts on Friday as the province rolls out its new Island Essentials Benefit.

Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe

After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.
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Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe

After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.

Quesnel, B.C., rolling out the red carpet to attract U.S.-trained doctors — and it's working

The community of Quesnel in northern B.C. is pulling out all the stops to attract U.S.-trained physicians and solve previously long waits for family doctors. A health-care recruiter in the community of around 10,000 people says the so-called «red carpet
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Quesnel, B.C., rolling out the red carpet to attract U.S.-trained doctors — and it's working

The community of Quesnel in northern B.C. is pulling out all the stops to attract U.S.-trained physicians and solve previously long waits for family doctors. A health-care recruiter in the community of around 10,000 people says the so-called «red carpet» approach is working — with at least four doctors committed to work there by the end of the summer.

Quebec's biggest landfill gets emergency approval to pile garbage higher

The Quebec government has authorized the temporary expansion of the province's largest landfill north of Montreal. The Terrebonne site is expected to reach its maximum capacity in less than a year.
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Quebec's biggest landfill gets emergency approval to pile garbage higher

The Quebec government has authorized the temporary expansion of the province's largest landfill north of Montreal. The Terrebonne site is expected to reach its maximum capacity in less than a year.

Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback

Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with «predominantly negative» feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocr
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Ontario pushed ahead with strong mayor powers expansion despite 'predominantly negative' feedback

Premier Doug Ford’s sweeping expansion of strong mayor powers to nearly half of Ontario’s municipalities was met with «predominantly negative» feedback during consultations, with respondents calling the system “unnecessary” and “undemocratic," documents obtained by CBC News reveal.

2 legendary polar exploration shipwrecks are about to get their 21st-century close-up

An ambitious expedition will use Canadian technology to revisit two legendary polar exploration shipwrecks. The goal: create detailed digital twins of Quest and Terra Nova while leaving the historic wrecks undisturbed on the sea floor.
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2 legendary polar exploration shipwrecks are about to get their 21st-century close-up

An ambitious expedition will use Canadian technology to revisit two legendary polar exploration shipwrecks. The goal: create detailed digital twins of Quest and Terra Nova while leaving the historic wrecks undisturbed on the sea floor.

N.L.'s loss, sacrifice at Beaumont-Hamel remembered on both sides of the Atlantic — 110 years later

More than a century after Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers far from home in northern France lost their lives, their sacrifice is still being honoured.
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N.L.'s loss, sacrifice at Beaumont-Hamel remembered on both sides of the Atlantic — 110 years later

More than a century after Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers far from home in northern France lost their lives, their sacrifice is still being honoured.

Application portal opens for $100 affordability payments for Albertans

Albertans can start applying today for $100 that the provincial government says is intended to help deal with the high cost of living.
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Application portal opens for $100 affordability payments for Albertans

Albertans can start applying today for $100 that the provincial government says is intended to help deal with the high cost of living.

B.C. says World Cup is boosting local economy, but some businesses report softer demand

As the FIFA World Cup passes its halfway mark, the B.C. government is touting the economic benefits of hosting the games in Vancouver but some local businesses say the boost has been uneven.
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B.C. says World Cup is boosting local economy, but some businesses report softer demand

As the FIFA World Cup passes its halfway mark, the B.C. government is touting the economic benefits of hosting the games in Vancouver but some local businesses say the boost has been uneven.

Regulator launches inquiry into contentious fees charged by Rogers, Bell and Telus

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has ordered Canada's three largest telecoms to justify their contentious fees and explain why they shouldn't face fines for apparent federal violations.
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Regulator launches inquiry into contentious fees charged by Rogers, Bell and Telus

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has ordered Canada's three largest telecoms to justify their contentious fees and explain why they shouldn't face fines for apparent federal violations.

Cartoon villains with foreign accents drive language bias, Canadian study finds

When popular villains in cartoon shows and movies speak in foreign-accented English, the young children watching the conniving depictions also seem to pick up language biases, Canadian researchers say.
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Cartoon villains with foreign accents drive language bias, Canadian study finds

When popular villains in cartoon shows and movies speak in foreign-accented English, the young children watching the conniving depictions also seem to pick up language biases, Canadian researchers say.

'Back with vengeance': Western Manitoba faces heavy flooding again

Flooding in Manitoba's Parkland area has swamped already-waterlogged communities, washed out roads and forced the closure of a provincial park — stranding campers, cottagers, lodge guests and staff.
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'Back with vengeance': Western Manitoba faces heavy flooding again

Flooding in Manitoba's Parkland area has swamped already-waterlogged communities, washed out roads and forced the closure of a provincial park — stranding campers, cottagers, lodge guests and staff.

U.S.-inspired World Cup beaver statue in Toronto destroyed, police investigating

A United States-themed beaver sculpture designed to welcome World Cup tourists to downtown Toronto was destroyed over the weekend, prompting a police investigation and indignation from the U.S. ambassador to Canada.
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U.S.-inspired World Cup beaver statue in Toronto destroyed, police investigating

A United States-themed beaver sculpture designed to welcome World Cup tourists to downtown Toronto was destroyed over the weekend, prompting a police investigation and indignation from the U.S. ambassador to Canada.

mRNA vaccines proved safe and effective during COVID, review says. Cancer could be next

The mRNA vaccines approved to treat COVID-19 are safe and effective and show promise in treating other diseases including cancer, according to a new review published in The Lancet Tuesday.
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mRNA vaccines proved safe and effective during COVID, review says. Cancer could be next

The mRNA vaccines approved to treat COVID-19 are safe and effective and show promise in treating other diseases including cancer, according to a new review published in The Lancet Tuesday.

Manitoba teen accused of planning school attack denied bail

A provincial court judge in Brandon has denied bail for a Rivers, Man., teen accused of planning a school attack. The 14-year-old has been in custody since RCMP arrested him March 16.
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Manitoba teen accused of planning school attack denied bail

A provincial court judge in Brandon has denied bail for a Rivers, Man., teen accused of planning a school attack. The 14-year-old has been in custody since RCMP arrested him March 16.

Glacial outburst underway northeast of Pemberton, B.C.

Experts believe flood waters are likely to peak late in the day on Wednesday and people are being asked to stay away from Gates Lake and nearby creeks due to dangerous conditions.
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Glacial outburst underway northeast of Pemberton, B.C.

Experts believe flood waters are likely to peak late in the day on Wednesday and people are being asked to stay away from Gates Lake and nearby creeks due to dangerous conditions.

What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it

When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention — it was the grass.
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What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it

When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention — it was the grass.

Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe

As parts of southern Ontario, Quebec and the eastern United States swelter through a heat dome, here are the health warning signs to watch out for — and how to keep cool.
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Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe

As parts of southern Ontario, Quebec and the eastern United States swelter through a heat dome, here are the health warning signs to watch out for — and how to keep cool.

Carney headed to Kuujjuaq, Que., for meeting on Inuit priorities

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leadership Tuesday in Kuujjuaq, the largest community in the Nunavik region in northern Quebec, for the first trip by a sitting prime minister to the village in almost 20 years.
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Carney headed to Kuujjuaq, Que., for meeting on Inuit priorities

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Inuit leadership Tuesday in Kuujjuaq, the largest community in the Nunavik region in northern Quebec, for the first trip by a sitting prime minister to the village in almost 20 years.

Judiciary must listen to ordinary people, says Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal

Canada's newest Supreme Court nominee believes that better outreach and communication of the work of the judiciary can restore trust in the institution at a time when judges are under increasing scrutiny.
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Judiciary must listen to ordinary people, says Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal

Canada's newest Supreme Court nominee believes that better outreach and communication of the work of the judiciary can restore trust in the institution at a time when judges are under increasing scrutiny.

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