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$500 cheques to be mailed to flooded Manitobans applying for disaster financial assistance, premier says

A $500 cheque will be in the mail as soon as possible for flood-stricken Manitobans who've applied for disaster financial assistance, and a one-time grant program is in place for anyone in the hardest-hit communities, Manitoba officials said Friday.

Ever heard of a chief positivity officer? This Ontario man's job is to ensure optimism is a town priority

From positivity ambassador to chief positivity officer, Jamie Boyle's role in the Town of Newmarket blossomed over the years as he maintained connections with public services and community groups.
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Ever heard of a chief positivity officer? This Ontario man's job is to ensure optimism is a town priority

From positivity ambassador to chief positivity officer, Jamie Boyle's role in the Town of Newmarket blossomed over the years as he maintained connections with public services and community groups.

First Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements

First Nations chiefs countrywide are expressing concern about the lack of engagement after two pipelines were announced in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Two leaders say they only learned of the plans through last-minute emails and rumours.
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First Nations chiefs across country 'blindsided' by pipeline announcements

First Nations chiefs countrywide are expressing concern about the lack of engagement after two pipelines were announced in Alberta, B.C. and Ontario. Two leaders say they only learned of the plans through last-minute emails and rumours.

British man guilty in manslaughter of Owen Sound restaurateur Sharif Rahman sentenced to 3½ years in prison

A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of restaurant owner Sharif Rahman nearly three years ago in Owen Sound, Ont., has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison. Robert Evans Jr. struck Rahman outside The Curry House, a week before he die
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British man guilty in manslaughter of Owen Sound restaurateur Sharif Rahman sentenced to 3½ years in prison

A British man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of restaurant owner Sharif Rahman nearly three years ago in Owen Sound, Ont., has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison. Robert Evans Jr. struck Rahman outside The Curry House, a week before he died. «His family will suffer his loss greatly forever,» the judge told court Friday.

Procession bringing home Island paramedics who died in N.B. crash arrives in P.E.I.

The two paramedics who died earlier this week in New Brunswick are now home on P.E.I. in a procession that began in Saint John. Mike MacKenzie and Jenna Croucher were among three people who died Tuesday in a collision in Melrose, N.B., about 12 km southwest o
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Procession bringing home Island paramedics who died in N.B. crash arrives in P.E.I.

The two paramedics who died earlier this week in New Brunswick are now home on P.E.I. in a procession that began in Saint John. Mike MacKenzie and Jenna Croucher were among three people who died Tuesday in a collision in Melrose, N.B., about 12 km southwest of the Confederation Bridge near Port Elgin.

'Vigorous fire behaviour' expected for B.C. wildfire complex near Boston Bar, despite slight reprieve

The Brunswick wildfires complex near Boston Bar, B.C., continues to rage out of control Friday.
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'Vigorous fire behaviour' expected for B.C. wildfire complex near Boston Bar, despite slight reprieve

The Brunswick wildfires complex near Boston Bar, B.C., continues to rage out of control Friday.

Ottawa councillors blast unannounced, belated Canada Day fireworks show

An unannounced fireworks show over downtown Ottawa surprised and confused many people late Thursday night. A councillor for the area said the decision was made by the city and federal government.
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Ottawa councillors blast unannounced, belated Canada Day fireworks show

An unannounced fireworks show over downtown Ottawa surprised and confused many people late Thursday night. A councillor for the area said the decision was made by the city and federal government.

Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: StatsCan

Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research released by Statistics Canada Wednesday.
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Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: StatsCan

Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research released by Statistics Canada Wednesday.

After he returned mistaken $24,000 tax refund, his CRA account was locked, actual tax refunds delayed

When Alex Pilon received a $24,274.26 deposit in his bank account last March labelled 'Tax Refund - Canada' he knew it was a mistake, contacted the Canada Revenue Agency and returned the full amount. A year and a half later, the Thunder Bay, Ont., resident ha
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After he returned mistaken $24,000 tax refund, his CRA account was locked, actual tax refunds delayed

When Alex Pilon received a $24,274.26 deposit in his bank account last March labelled 'Tax Refund - Canada' he knew it was a mistake, contacted the Canada Revenue Agency and returned the full amount. A year and a half later, the Thunder Bay, Ont., resident has been locked out of his CRA account and still hasn't received the tax refunds he was actually expecting.

'There's wreckage everywhere': Resort owner loses cabins, trailers in growing B.C. wildfires

The owner of a resort in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon says part of his business has burned to the ground as two wildfires continue to grow in the area.
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'There's wreckage everywhere': Resort owner loses cabins, trailers in growing B.C. wildfires

The owner of a resort in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon says part of his business has burned to the ground as two wildfires continue to grow in the area.

Danielle Dobersheck faced threats, violence before homicide, say friends, family

Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.
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Danielle Dobersheck faced threats, violence before homicide, say friends, family

Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.

Jail guard targeted in Project South alleged murder plot accused of overseeing abusive practices

The senior corrections officer targeted in an alleged murder plot that sparked the Project South probe into police corruption defended his work at Toronto South Detention Centre in court Thursday in response to allegations that he oversaw abusive practices, l
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Jail guard targeted in Project South alleged murder plot accused of overseeing abusive practices

The senior corrections officer targeted in an alleged murder plot that sparked the Project South probe into police corruption defended his work at Toronto South Detention Centre in court Thursday in response to allegations that he oversaw abusive practices, like improper strip searches, and that he threatened inmates.

Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam

Following several collisions involving heavy vehicles, Quebec has announced new measures aimed at addressing the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.
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Quebec requires new truck drivers from Ontario to take an exam

Following several collisions involving heavy vehicles, Quebec has announced new measures aimed at addressing the issue of inexperienced drivers from Ontario.

23-year-old paramedic who died in N.B. collision remembered as 'kind, compassionate'

The father of the 23-year-old paramedic who died in a collision between an ambulance and transport truck on Tuesday is remembering the difference his daughter made in the world.
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23-year-old paramedic who died in N.B. collision remembered as 'kind, compassionate'

The father of the 23-year-old paramedic who died in a collision between an ambulance and transport truck on Tuesday is remembering the difference his daughter made in the world.

WATCH LIVE | Teachers debate the biggest issues affecting Ontario schools

From class sizes to special education, we've heard from countless Ontario students about the top issues affecting their classrooms. Now, with the last school year behind them and the fall less than two months away, we're asking teachers to weigh in. Join us a
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WATCH LIVE | Teachers debate the biggest issues affecting Ontario schools

From class sizes to special education, we've heard from countless Ontario students about the top issues affecting their classrooms. Now, with the last school year behind them and the fall less than two months away, we're asking teachers to weigh in. Join us at 2 p.m. ET Thursday when Chris Glover sits down with three GTA teachers to deep dive into hot-button issues like absenteeism, exam changes and budget cuts.

Beaverlodge RCMP issue Amber Alert for 6-year-old boy

Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.
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Beaverlodge RCMP issue Amber Alert for 6-year-old boy

Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Ludwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.

'I'm going to kill you one day': Friends, family say Danielle Dobersheck faced violence before homicide

Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.
CBC | Canada News

'I'm going to kill you one day': Friends, family say Danielle Dobersheck faced violence before homicide

Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.

A diarrhea-causing parasite has infected more than 1,000 in the U.S. Is it in Canada?

A diarrhea-causing parasite has led to a growing outbreak in the United States that has sickened more than 1,000 people and sent dozens to hospital.
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A diarrhea-causing parasite has infected more than 1,000 in the U.S. Is it in Canada?

A diarrhea-causing parasite has led to a growing outbreak in the United States that has sickened more than 1,000 people and sent dozens to hospital.

Corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints as Carney abruptly closed it down

A corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints right up until the point Prime Minister Mark Carney announced its dissolution — seemingly out of nowhere — despite saying the decision to discontinue the office was made «months» earlier.
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Corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints as Carney abruptly closed it down

A corporate watchdog was still accepting complaints right up until the point Prime Minister Mark Carney announced its dissolution — seemingly out of nowhere — despite saying the decision to discontinue the office was made «months» earlier.

Emergency crews called after tornado warning ends for east central Alberta

Alberta RCMP spokesperson Cst. Sandra Geiger told CBC News that officers were called to the area around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a tornado. She did not have details about the incident.
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Emergency crews called after tornado warning ends for east central Alberta

Alberta RCMP spokesperson Cst. Sandra Geiger told CBC News that officers were called to the area around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a tornado. She did not have details about the incident.

Extortion, drugs, assassination and transnational Indian crime syndicates: 'Operation Hard Ball' explained

Canadian and U.S. authorities laid out sweeping allegations of racketeering, extortion and murder against a trio of transnational Indian crime syndicates this week, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The CBC has spent months investigating the reality of tho
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Extortion, drugs, assassination and transnational Indian crime syndicates: 'Operation Hard Ball' explained

Canadian and U.S. authorities laid out sweeping allegations of racketeering, extortion and murder against a trio of transnational Indian crime syndicates this week, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The CBC has spent months investigating the reality of those operations on Canadian soil.

Beaverlodge RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year-old boy

Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Judwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.
CBC | Canada News

Beaverlodge RCMP issue Amber Alert for six-year-old boy

Police say Lanakai Morrison, 6, was taken on Tuesday. He may be with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison. Daniel Judwig, 35, and Karl Morrison, 4, may be travelling with them.

B.C. Interior skies glow orange as wildfire smoke from Fraser Canyon settles in

Air quality in Kamloops has been considered very high risk since about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, as smoke from nearby fires settles into the valley.
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B.C. Interior skies glow orange as wildfire smoke from Fraser Canyon settles in

Air quality in Kamloops has been considered very high risk since about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Environment Canada, as smoke from nearby fires settles into the valley.

1 rescued in B.C. boat sinking dies in hospital, 6 still missing, RCMP say

RCMP say the boaters came from B.C., Ontario and Washington state. They say one of the four people who was rescued has died in hospital, while six others remain missing.
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1 rescued in B.C. boat sinking dies in hospital, 6 still missing, RCMP say

RCMP say the boaters came from B.C., Ontario and Washington state. They say one of the four people who was rescued has died in hospital, while six others remain missing.

How Canadian researchers are using 'liquid biopsies' to find traces of tumours left after cancer treatment

A Toronto-based team is launching a massive, years-long research project to study liquid biopsies, a novel technology meant to catch tiny traces of tumour DNA in the blood. The goal? Finding better ways to protect cancer survivors from having the disease com
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How Canadian researchers are using 'liquid biopsies' to find traces of tumours left after cancer treatment

A Toronto-based team is launching a massive, years-long research project to study liquid biopsies, a novel technology meant to catch tiny traces of tumour DNA in the blood. The goal? Finding better ways to protect cancer survivors from having the disease come back, while sparing some from enduring costly, invasive treatments.

Carney starts to leave his mark on the Senate

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney started to put his own stamp on the Senate with a handful of appointments and a tweak to the Trudeau-era guidelines that raise at least the spectre of a return to the partisan Senate of the past.
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Carney starts to leave his mark on the Senate

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney started to put his own stamp on the Senate with a handful of appointments and a tweak to the Trudeau-era guidelines that raise at least the spectre of a return to the partisan Senate of the past.

Underwater images reveal 1st look at Quest, the final ship of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton

An expedition almost 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea is revealing the first images of Quest, the sunken wreck of the ship that carried famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage.
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Underwater images reveal 1st look at Quest, the final ship of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton

An expedition almost 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea is revealing the first images of Quest, the sunken wreck of the ship that carried famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage.

Knee injury will prevent Mboko from National Bank Open women's title defence in Toronto

Canada's Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada said Tuesday.
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Knee injury will prevent Mboko from National Bank Open women's title defence in Toronto

Canada's Victoria Mboko has withdrawn from the National Bank Open due to a knee injury, Tennis Canada said Tuesday.

Manitoba farmers face 'huge devastation in crops' from incessant rain, floods

Farmers in Manitoba may face big losses this year after an extremely wet spring and stormy early summer, the head of the province's largest agriculture lobby group says.
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Manitoba farmers face 'huge devastation in crops' from incessant rain, floods

Farmers in Manitoba may face big losses this year after an extremely wet spring and stormy early summer, the head of the province's largest agriculture lobby group says.

Halifax police seeking man who yelled racial slurs, threats at family in Costco

The man then approached another customer and assaulted him, police said in a news release Tuesday. Police said hate is believed to be a motivating factor in the attack.
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Halifax police seeking man who yelled racial slurs, threats at family in Costco

The man then approached another customer and assaulted him, police said in a news release Tuesday. Police said hate is believed to be a motivating factor in the attack.

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