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Man shot at controversial Halifax park criticizes decision to cut security weeks earlier

Early on July 12, Robby Gaudet was hanging out in a public park across from the homeless shelter where he was staying. The next thing he knew he was shot four times. The shooting has highlighted the vulnerability of unhoused people who spend most of their liv

First Nations chiefs call for public inquiry as Ontario defends wildfire response

First Nations leaders and opposition politicians brought their calls for a public inquiry into Ontario's province’s wildfire response to Queen’s Park. Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers have defended their government’s efforts to fight the fires
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First Nations chiefs call for public inquiry as Ontario defends wildfire response

First Nations leaders and opposition politicians brought their calls for a public inquiry into Ontario's province’s wildfire response to Queen’s Park. Progressive Conservative cabinet ministers have defended their government’s efforts to fight the fires, but made no promises to deliver a sweeping public review.

Tenants at troubled Kingston social housing building still waiting for 'high-security' locks

A new locking system was supposed to make 381 Bagot St. safer, but after months of delays residents are still waiting for it. Meanwhile, the troubled social housing highrise continues to rack up more police calls than any other residential address in Kingston
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Tenants at troubled Kingston social housing building still waiting for 'high-security' locks

A new locking system was supposed to make 381 Bagot St. safer, but after months of delays residents are still waiting for it. Meanwhile, the troubled social housing highrise continues to rack up more police calls than any other residential address in Kingston.

Court permanently blocks Quebec company from selling unauthorized injectable peptides

The Superior Court of Quebec has granted Health Canada a permanent injunction against Canlab Research to prevent the company from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in Canada.
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Court permanently blocks Quebec company from selling unauthorized injectable peptides

The Superior Court of Quebec has granted Health Canada a permanent injunction against Canlab Research to prevent the company from selling unauthorized injectable peptides in Canada.

Premiers tell Ottawa they 'urgently' want negotiations to begin on future of the RCMP

Canada's premiers are calling for more clarity from the federal government around the future of the RCMP and to start negotiations as soon as possible with those who plan on keeping the Mounties as their boots-on-the-ground police force.
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Premiers tell Ottawa they 'urgently' want negotiations to begin on future of the RCMP

Canada's premiers are calling for more clarity from the federal government around the future of the RCMP and to start negotiations as soon as possible with those who plan on keeping the Mounties as their boots-on-the-ground police force.

Man linked to Toronto police corruption probe has global drug-trafficking ties, court documents say

Gurpreet Singh, a Toronto man investigated for potential involvement in a murder plot targeting a senior jail officer — and facing extradition to the U.S. on charges linked to alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding — has far-reaching criminal ties and is be
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Man linked to Toronto police corruption probe has global drug-trafficking ties, court documents say

Gurpreet Singh, a Toronto man investigated for potential involvement in a murder plot targeting a senior jail officer — and facing extradition to the U.S. on charges linked to alleged cocaine kingpin Ryan Wedding — has far-reaching criminal ties and is believed to have killed people, according to the RCMP.

'Blanket' forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules

Provisions in British Columbia's involuntary care regime that allow forced psychiatric treatment, regardless of a person's capacity to make health care decisions, are unconstitutional, the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled.
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'Blanket' forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules

Provisions in British Columbia's involuntary care regime that allow forced psychiatric treatment, regardless of a person's capacity to make health care decisions, are unconstitutional, the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled.

Winnipeg's Muslim community shaken after shots fired at mosque with people inside, leaders say

Members of Winnipeg's Muslim community say they're «deeply shaken» after bullet holes were found in the windows of a mosque that was targeted while people were inside Wednesday night.
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Winnipeg's Muslim community shaken after shots fired at mosque with people inside, leaders say

Members of Winnipeg's Muslim community say they're «deeply shaken» after bullet holes were found in the windows of a mosque that was targeted while people were inside Wednesday night.

‘He is always with me inside my heart,’ says mother of boy, 6, killed by alleged impaired driver

For his family, six-year-old Zafeer Munir was their lifeline and now that he’s gone, his mother, father and sister don’t know how they are going to carry on.
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‘He is always with me inside my heart,’ says mother of boy, 6, killed by alleged impaired driver

For his family, six-year-old Zafeer Munir was their lifeline and now that he’s gone, his mother, father and sister don’t know how they are going to carry on.

B.C. gallery faces backlash after donated art ends up at Value Village

The Penticton Art Gallery says they made an error after donated pieces of art ended up discarded at the local Value Village. The decision prompted major backlash from local artists and members of the community.
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B.C. gallery faces backlash after donated art ends up at Value Village

The Penticton Art Gallery says they made an error after donated pieces of art ended up discarded at the local Value Village. The decision prompted major backlash from local artists and members of the community.

Compensation fund for victims of lawyers can cover more than just financial loss: ruling

A new court ruling has opened the door for victimized clients of dishonest lawyers in Ontario to be compensated for the loss of their sexual integrity — not just the loss of misappropriated money.
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Compensation fund for victims of lawyers can cover more than just financial loss: ruling

A new court ruling has opened the door for victimized clients of dishonest lawyers in Ontario to be compensated for the loss of their sexual integrity — not just the loss of misappropriated money.

Quebec man charged with son's death shot during arrest, BEI investigating

Quebec's independent police watchdog is looking into the arrest of a man who had been on the run for four days in the Mauricie region.
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Quebec man charged with son's death shot during arrest, BEI investigating

Quebec's independent police watchdog is looking into the arrest of a man who had been on the run for four days in the Mauricie region.

Crews called to rescue resident who defied evacuation order, B.C. Wildfire Service says

Wildfire officials in British Columbia are urging people to abide by evacuation orders, after they say crews were forced to rescue a resident who had stayed in a fire zone.
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Crews called to rescue resident who defied evacuation order, B.C. Wildfire Service says

Wildfire officials in British Columbia are urging people to abide by evacuation orders, after they say crews were forced to rescue a resident who had stayed in a fire zone.

Family of N.S. mass shooting victim training educators on youth mental health, resilience

Jenny Kierstead and her daughter, Sophie Kierstead-Abbass, are training educators through their resilient youth program after struggling with their own mental health following the death of their relative, Lisa McCully, in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.
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Family of N.S. mass shooting victim training educators on youth mental health, resilience

Jenny Kierstead and her daughter, Sophie Kierstead-Abbass, are training educators through their resilient youth program after struggling with their own mental health following the death of their relative, Lisa McCully, in the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.

40 years, no floods. Now her Montreal home's been hit 3 straight years. What's changed?

After decades without flooding, some Montreal-area homeowners have seen their basements fill with water three years in a row. Experts say heavier rain, aging infrastructure and urban development all play a role — and adapting to a changing climate will requ
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40 years, no floods. Now her Montreal home's been hit 3 straight years. What's changed?

After decades without flooding, some Montreal-area homeowners have seen their basements fill with water three years in a row. Experts say heavier rain, aging infrastructure and urban development all play a role — and adapting to a changing climate will require more than one solution.

New hotel to be built at Thunder Bay, Ont., airport will be 90% First Nations-owned

The Thunder Bay International Airport is getting a hotel, marking the first Cambria Hotel to be built in Canada. The project is being led by Rideout Bay Developments and will be 90 per cent First Nations-owned. Here's what we know about the new build and its
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New hotel to be built at Thunder Bay, Ont., airport will be 90% First Nations-owned

The Thunder Bay International Airport is getting a hotel, marking the first Cambria Hotel to be built in Canada. The project is being led by Rideout Bay Developments and will be 90 per cent First Nations-owned. Here's what we know about the new build and its significance in the region.

The web is being redesigned for AI. What does that mean for human readers?

AI now answers our questions, and increasingly carries out tasks for us, from planning itineraries to preparing research. The web is increasingly becoming a place where machines – rather than humans – go to learn things. What does that mean for the futur
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The web is being redesigned for AI. What does that mean for human readers?

AI now answers our questions, and increasingly carries out tasks for us, from planning itineraries to preparing research. The web is increasingly becoming a place where machines – rather than humans – go to learn things. What does that mean for the future of the human-centred web?

Working past 65 in Alberta? Your health benefits could soon cost your employer more

Starting this fall, Alberta employers will have to cover the cost of health insurance for employees over the age of 65.
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Working past 65 in Alberta? Your health benefits could soon cost your employer more

Starting this fall, Alberta employers will have to cover the cost of health insurance for employees over the age of 65.

Once one of the world's largest coal plants, Nanticoke in Ontario could generate power again

Haldimand County is receiving $500,000 from Ontario Power Generation to help it «explore opportunities» for new energy production at the former Nanticoke coal-fired plant, as the province considers bringing electricity generation back to the site
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Once one of the world's largest coal plants, Nanticoke in Ontario could generate power again

Haldimand County is receiving $500,000 from Ontario Power Generation to help it «explore opportunities» for new energy production at the former Nanticoke coal-fired plant, as the province considers bringing electricity generation back to the site 13 years after it was shut down.

WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice

The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.
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WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice

The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.

Liberals block House of Commons committee review of Gordie Howe bridge deal

Opposition members of the House of Commons used a meeting of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates Wednesday to call for more transparency on the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
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Liberals block House of Commons committee review of Gordie Howe bridge deal

Opposition members of the House of Commons used a meeting of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates Wednesday to call for more transparency on the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Wind fans flames of wildfires across B.C., as officials warn fires will likely grow this week

Of particular concern is the Pear Lake wildfire, roughly 20 kilometres from Clinton, B.C. — the largest active wildfire in the province at about 669 square kilometres — which has already destroyed several properties.
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Wind fans flames of wildfires across B.C., as officials warn fires will likely grow this week

Of particular concern is the Pear Lake wildfire, roughly 20 kilometres from Clinton, B.C. — the largest active wildfire in the province at about 669 square kilometres — which has already destroyed several properties.

2 Quebec police officers racially profiled Black man during traffic stop: ethics tribunal

The Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière concluded that Sgt. Simon Deveault-Bonenfant and officer François Bleau-Goulet of the Sûreté du Québec engaged in discriminatory actions based on the colour of Leslie Blot's skin in a 2020 traffic stop
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2 Quebec police officers racially profiled Black man during traffic stop: ethics tribunal

The Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière concluded that Sgt. Simon Deveault-Bonenfant and officer François Bleau-Goulet of the Sûreté du Québec engaged in discriminatory actions based on the colour of Leslie Blot's skin in a 2020 traffic stop.

Toronto council demands Ford government return land province took for rejected Billy Bishop Airport expansion

This spring, the province passed a law allowing it to take over municipal land for its planned expansion of Billy Bishop Airport. On Wednesday, days after the federal government rejected the province's proposal for the island airport, Toronto city council vot
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Toronto council demands Ford government return land province took for rejected Billy Bishop Airport expansion

This spring, the province passed a law allowing it to take over municipal land for its planned expansion of Billy Bishop Airport. On Wednesday, days after the federal government rejected the province's proposal for the island airport, Toronto city council voted to demand the Ford government give it back.

Investigators find body believed to be missing Calgary boy, Parker

Searchers have found what they believe to be the remains of Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy who has been missing for just under two weeks, police revealed on Wednesday.
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Investigators find body believed to be missing Calgary boy, Parker

Searchers have found what they believe to be the remains of Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy who has been missing for just under two weeks, police revealed on Wednesday.

Passenger reports exhaust smell as U.S. customs pause operations at Montreal airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is suspending its operations at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, leading to multiple flight cancellations Wednesday.
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Passenger reports exhaust smell as U.S. customs pause operations at Montreal airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is suspending its operations at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, leading to multiple flight cancellations Wednesday.

Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Wednesday, July 29

There are 122 active wildfires across northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) issued on Tuesday evening. Here's what we know about how they're affecting communities across the re
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Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Wednesday, July 29

There are 122 active wildfires across northwestern Ontario, according to the latest update from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) issued on Tuesday evening. Here's what we know about how they're affecting communities across the region.

Security for Prince Harry's visits to Canada topped all internationally protected persons

Canadian taxpayers spent more to protect Prince Harry during his visits to Canada over a five-year period than for any other internationally protected person who visited Canada during that time. An RCMP document obtained by CBC News provides a rare glimpse in
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Security for Prince Harry's visits to Canada topped all internationally protected persons

Canadian taxpayers spent more to protect Prince Harry during his visits to Canada over a five-year period than for any other internationally protected person who visited Canada during that time. An RCMP document obtained by CBC News provides a rare glimpse into the secretive world of protecting internationally protected persons.

Tornado risk for parts of northern, central Alberta; severe storm forecast for Edmonton

Albertans located west and north of Edmonton are being warned about the possibility of a tornado Tuesday afternoon; city residents advised to be ready for a severe thunderstorm.
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Tornado risk for parts of northern, central Alberta; severe storm forecast for Edmonton

Albertans located west and north of Edmonton are being warned about the possibility of a tornado Tuesday afternoon; city residents advised to be ready for a severe thunderstorm.

Ontario NDP leader says Premier Doug Ford 'has the answers' to what's in soot blanketing Hamilton communities

After Hamilton neighbourhoods were blanketed by an unknown black substance in early July, Ontario's official opposition is calling on the government to share what it knows about the recurring issue.
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Ontario NDP leader says Premier Doug Ford 'has the answers' to what's in soot blanketing Hamilton communities

After Hamilton neighbourhoods were blanketed by an unknown black substance in early July, Ontario's official opposition is calling on the government to share what it knows about the recurring issue.

Ontario rethinking support for high-speed rail after feds reject Billy Bishop expansion: source

The federal government's rejection of a plan to allow commercial jets at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport is threatening a wedge between the Ford government and Ottawa — and potentially strengthening opposition to a major high-speed rail project.
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Ontario rethinking support for high-speed rail after feds reject Billy Bishop expansion: source

The federal government's rejection of a plan to allow commercial jets at Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport is threatening a wedge between the Ford government and Ottawa — and potentially strengthening opposition to a major high-speed rail project.

2 men found guilty of murdering Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand in Dominica

Two men have been found guilty of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand in Dominica, according to Radio-Canada. In December, 2023, the couple was found dead in a burnt-out car in the Caribbean country where they had
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2 men found guilty of murdering Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand in Dominica

Two men have been found guilty of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand in Dominica, according to Radio-Canada. In December, 2023, the couple was found dead in a burnt-out car in the Caribbean country where they had lived since 1997.

‘It was an instinct’: Stranger saves 5-year-old girl from drowning in Newfoundland river

When Trysten Vincent saw her five-year-old daughter’s head go underwater at Manuels River, that's when a horrifying panic set in.
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‘It was an instinct’: Stranger saves 5-year-old girl from drowning in Newfoundland river

When Trysten Vincent saw her five-year-old daughter’s head go underwater at Manuels River, that's when a horrifying panic set in.

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