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A Manitoba farmer had a surplus of potatoes. So he gave millions of them away

Isaiah Hofer faced a conundrum when a strong growing season left him with a surplus of spuds. So he called up the Farmlink Project to give away millions of pounds of potatoes.
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A Manitoba farmer had a surplus of potatoes. So he gave millions of them away

Isaiah Hofer faced a conundrum when a strong growing season left him with a surplus of spuds. So he called up the Farmlink Project to give away millions of pounds of potatoes.

How Carley Fortune's buzzy romance books are making beloved Canadian locations seem ... sexy

The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy, sex-filled romance novel. But that's what bestselling author Carley Fortune has done with This Summer Will Be Different, and it's part of a changin
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How Carley Fortune's buzzy romance books are making beloved Canadian locations seem ... sexy

The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy, sex-filled romance novel. But that's what bestselling author Carley Fortune has done with This Summer Will Be Different, and it's part of a changing tide in Canadian romances.

After industry boom, Quebec distilleries fight for space on liquor store shelves

It's one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried.
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After industry boom, Quebec distilleries fight for space on liquor store shelves

It's one of the only ways Quebec distillers can sell their products. But as the Société des alcools du Québec aims to cut down on a glut of locally produced spirits amid a downturn in sales and a crowded market, some producers are worried.

Canada is sexy now, thanks to wave of romance books set in unlikely locales

The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy, sex-filled romance novel. But that's what bestselling author Carley Fortune has done with This Summer Will Be Different, and it's part of a changin
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Canada is sexy now, thanks to wave of romance books set in unlikely locales

The quaint, pastoral setting for Anne of Green Gables may not be what comes to mind when you imagine a steamy, sex-filled romance novel. But that's what bestselling author Carley Fortune has done with This Summer Will Be Different, and it's part of a changing tide in Canadian romances.

New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings

New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targets the NDP's ridings.
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New Democrats try out a sharper line of attack as Conservatives target NDP ridings

New Democrats say they are rolling out a line of attack against the Conservatives, as its leader, Pierre Poilievre, targets the NDP's ridings.

'He averted a catastrophe': Parent praises bus driver after 18-wheeler fell from overpass above

A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below.
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'He averted a catastrophe': Parent praises bus driver after 18-wheeler fell from overpass above

A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below.

Would you fight Alberta's wildfires for $22/hour? And no benefits?

Low pay is one of the reasons some of Alberta's wildland firefighters are not returning to their seasonal jobs, resulting in fewer experienced firefighters and potential safety risks to personnel and the public. 
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Would you fight Alberta's wildfires for $22/hour? And no benefits?

Low pay is one of the reasons some of Alberta's wildland firefighters are not returning to their seasonal jobs, resulting in fewer experienced firefighters and potential safety risks to personnel and the public. 

Critics slam review of Canadian forestry giant's sustainability credentials, asserting conflict of interest

Canadian forestry giant Paper Excellence won't have its sustainability certification revoked by the world's premier forestry credentialing body after a review — a process critics and experts say appears to have been rife with conflicts of interest and far f
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Critics slam review of Canadian forestry giant's sustainability credentials, asserting conflict of interest

Canadian forestry giant Paper Excellence won't have its sustainability certification revoked by the world's premier forestry credentialing body after a review — a process critics and experts say appears to have been rife with conflicts of interest and far from independent.

Ontario's first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk

An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt.
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Ontario's first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk

An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt.

Edmonton police defend actions during university encampment clearing

Edmonton police officials laid out a detailed timeline Friday, regarding a pro-Palestinian encampment that formed at the University of Alberta and the police response when the university asked the camp to be cleared from campus.
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Edmonton police defend actions during university encampment clearing

Edmonton police officials laid out a detailed timeline Friday, regarding a pro-Palestinian encampment that formed at the University of Alberta and the police response when the university asked the camp to be cleared from campus.

Ontario child's death from measles is 1st in province since 1989, public health says

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It's the first recorded death from measles in the province since 1989, as far back as Ontario's data goes.
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Ontario child's death from measles is 1st in province since 1989, public health says

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It's the first recorded death from measles in the province since 1989, as far back as Ontario's data goes.

B.C. man who was tracking a bear airlifted to hospital after grizzly attack

A British Columbia man was airlifted to a Calgary hospital Thursday after fending off a grizzly bear attack on a mountainside in the Rocky Mountains near the B.C.-Alberta border, according to RCMP.
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B.C. man who was tracking a bear airlifted to hospital after grizzly attack

A British Columbia man was airlifted to a Calgary hospital Thursday after fending off a grizzly bear attack on a mountainside in the Rocky Mountains near the B.C.-Alberta border, according to RCMP.

Former riding president alleges meddling in Conservative GTA nomination

A former Conservative is accusing party brass of blocking him from running to be nominated as a candidate in the next election. Anthony Yacub, 24, said he believes the party made him ineligible for the nomination in order to run a “star” candidate in the
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Former riding president alleges meddling in Conservative GTA nomination

A former Conservative is accusing party brass of blocking him from running to be nominated as a candidate in the next election. Anthony Yacub, 24, said he believes the party made him ineligible for the nomination in order to run a “star” candidate in the riding.

Young Ontario child's death from measles is 1st in province since 1989, public health says

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It's the first recorded death from measles in the province since 1989, as far back as Ontario's data goes.
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Young Ontario child's death from measles is 1st in province since 1989, public health says

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It's the first recorded death from measles in the province since 1989, as far back as Ontario's data goes.

Hamilton man's car taken at a police stop, mistakenly marked as 'wrecked.' Now he wants thousands back in fees

Members of a Hamilton family are looking for accountability — and their money back — after their vehicle was registered as scrapped, resulting in a police stop, the temporary loss of their vehicle and nearly $5,000 in fees.
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Hamilton man's car taken at a police stop, mistakenly marked as 'wrecked.' Now he wants thousands back in fees

Members of a Hamilton family are looking for accountability — and their money back — after their vehicle was registered as scrapped, resulting in a police stop, the temporary loss of their vehicle and nearly $5,000 in fees.

Alberta RCMP link deaths of four young women in 1970s to serial killer 

Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a deceased serial sexual offender and killer. Investigators believe there may be more unsolved cases.
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Alberta RCMP link deaths of four young women in 1970s to serial killer 

Alberta RCMP have linked the deaths of four young women, five decades ago, to a deceased serial sexual offender and killer. Investigators believe there may be more unsolved cases.

Semi-detached Toronto home renovation sparks bitter feud among neighbours

An amicable relationship between two Toronto families, whose homes share a common wall, has turned into a bitter feud over ongoing renovations to a century-old semi-detached house.
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Semi-detached Toronto home renovation sparks bitter feud among neighbours

An amicable relationship between two Toronto families, whose homes share a common wall, has turned into a bitter feud over ongoing renovations to a century-old semi-detached house.

Ontario child under 5 dies of measles, provincial health agency says

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age.
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Ontario child under 5 dies of measles, provincial health agency says

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age.

Ontario child under 5 dies of measles: provincial health agency

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age.
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Ontario child under 5 dies of measles: provincial health agency

In a report published Thursday, Public Health Ontario said the child was not vaccinated against the highly infectious respiratory virus. It did not indicate when or where the child died, or their specific age.

Fire-proofing an entire city: How Yukon is working to protect its capital

Work began in 2020 on a massive fuel break south of Whitehorse, intended to help protect the city from any encroaching wildfire from the south. Some residents wonder if it's enough.
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Fire-proofing an entire city: How Yukon is working to protect its capital

Work began in 2020 on a massive fuel break south of Whitehorse, intended to help protect the city from any encroaching wildfire from the south. Some residents wonder if it's enough.

Intelligence chief warns Canadians that China can use TikTok to spy on them

In some of his most hawkish comments to date, the head of Canada's intelligence agency is warning Canadians — including teenagers — against using the wildly popular video app TikTok.
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Intelligence chief warns Canadians that China can use TikTok to spy on them

In some of his most hawkish comments to date, the head of Canada's intelligence agency is warning Canadians — including teenagers — against using the wildly popular video app TikTok.

Canadian Taylor Swift fans are flying to Europe for cheaper concert tickets

Canadian fans are tallying up the cost of a flight, hotel and ticket, and are finding that travelling to Europe to see Taylor Swift in concert may be better bang for their buck than seeing the show on Canadian soil.
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Canadian Taylor Swift fans are flying to Europe for cheaper concert tickets

Canadian fans are tallying up the cost of a flight, hotel and ticket, and are finding that travelling to Europe to see Taylor Swift in concert may be better bang for their buck than seeing the show on Canadian soil.

Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women's 400m IM at Canadian swimming trials

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has broken her own world record in the women's 400-metre individual medley with a time of four minutes 24.38 seconds at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.
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Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women's 400m IM at Canadian swimming trials

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has broken her own world record in the women's 400-metre individual medley with a time of four minutes 24.38 seconds at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.

Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request

The Ontario government says it is «100 per cent opposed» to Toronto Public Health's bid to have small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use decriminalized in the city.
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Ontario warns Toronto to drop drug decriminalization request

The Ontario government says it is «100 per cent opposed» to Toronto Public Health's bid to have small amounts of illegal drugs for personal use decriminalized in the city.

New sexual harassment claims revealed in takeover of suspended Ottawa lawyer's practice

Ontario’s Superior Court has ordered the province's law society to take over James Bowie's practice, while court documents filed in support of the move contain previously unheard sexual harassment allegations involving an unnamed client from 2018.
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New sexual harassment claims revealed in takeover of suspended Ottawa lawyer's practice

Ontario’s Superior Court has ordered the province's law society to take over James Bowie's practice, while court documents filed in support of the move contain previously unheard sexual harassment allegations involving an unnamed client from 2018.

No showers, full sewage tanks: Nunavik residents say water system can't meet growing demand

A lack of water has forced residents to use bags instead of toilets in some communities in Quebec’s autonomous northern region of Nunavik. They're are calling for change as problems with water access continues to affect their health.
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No showers, full sewage tanks: Nunavik residents say water system can't meet growing demand

A lack of water has forced residents to use bags instead of toilets in some communities in Quebec’s autonomous northern region of Nunavik. They're are calling for change as problems with water access continues to affect their health.

Canadian businessman boosts Canadian medallists' money in Paris

Canada's medallists in Paris will get a bump in podium prize money. A donation by Canadian health-care technology entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya of Hespeler, Ont., will make a gold medal worth a total of $25,000, silver $20,000 and bronze $15,000 to athletes.
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Canadian businessman boosts Canadian medallists' money in Paris

Canada's medallists in Paris will get a bump in podium prize money. A donation by Canadian health-care technology entrepreneur Sanjay Malaviya of Hespeler, Ont., will make a gold medal worth a total of $25,000, silver $20,000 and bronze $15,000 to athletes.

Faqiri family demands apology for Ontario's 'inaction' on inquest

Soleiman Faqiri's family is demanding an apology from the Ford government for both his death and the province's lack of response on the recommendations put forth by the inquest into his 2016 death. The family held a news conference Thursday morning at Queen
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Faqiri family demands apology for Ontario's 'inaction' on inquest

Soleiman Faqiri's family is demanding an apology from the Ford government for both his death and the province's lack of response on the recommendations put forth by the inquest into his 2016 death. The family held a news conference Thursday morning at Queen’s Park calling on Premier Doug Ford to respond.

Olive oil is how much now? Prices jump — again — amid worldwide shortage

Shoppers may find themselves doing a double take in the olive oil section of their local grocery stores these days as industry analysts say prices have reached a record high.
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Olive oil is how much now? Prices jump — again — amid worldwide shortage

Shoppers may find themselves doing a double take in the olive oil section of their local grocery stores these days as industry analysts say prices have reached a record high.

Man accused in death of Sikh activist appeared in court just 2 days before the killing

Amandeep Singh, the fourth man charged in connection with the killing of prominent Sikh-Canadian activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was already caught up in the Canadian justice system at the time of Nijjar's death, CBC News has learned.
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Man accused in death of Sikh activist appeared in court just 2 days before the killing

Amandeep Singh, the fourth man charged in connection with the killing of prominent Sikh-Canadian activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, was already caught up in the Canadian justice system at the time of Nijjar's death, CBC News has learned.

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