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Petition signature counting resumes as Alberta separatist group gets partial win at court of appeal

An Alberta separatist group has secured a partial win at the province’s top court after a lower court judge quashed its referendum petition last month.
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Petition signature counting resumes as Alberta separatist group gets partial win at court of appeal

An Alberta separatist group has secured a partial win at the province’s top court after a lower court judge quashed its referendum petition last month.

6 boaters still missing in Strait of Georgia as search and rescue operation suspended

The search for six people believed missing in the water without lifejackets in the Strait of Georgia has been suspended, according to the Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.
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6 boaters still missing in Strait of Georgia as search and rescue operation suspended

The search for six people believed missing in the water without lifejackets in the Strait of Georgia has been suspended, according to the Victoria Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you

As temperatures and deaths connected to heat keep climbing, more tenants, politicians and climate advocates are calling for cooling rules. During municipal debates — from councils in British Columbia to Newfoundland — the same question keeps coming up: Wh
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Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you

As temperatures and deaths connected to heat keep climbing, more tenants, politicians and climate advocates are calling for cooling rules. During municipal debates — from councils in British Columbia to Newfoundland — the same question keeps coming up: Who should pay for the upgrades?

Family of teen fatally injured on Quebec ski lift grieves a life that 'shouldn't be over'

Megan Bell died in February, four days after a school field trip to Centre Vorlage in western Quebec. According to police, her clothes got caught in a chairlift. For the first time, her parents are speaking out about that life-changing tragedy, and the questi
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Family of teen fatally injured on Quebec ski lift grieves a life that 'shouldn't be over'

Megan Bell died in February, four days after a school field trip to Centre Vorlage in western Quebec. According to police, her clothes got caught in a chairlift. For the first time, her parents are speaking out about that life-changing tragedy, and the questions they have about the emergency response that day.

Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate

An evacuation order was called around 7 p.m. MT Sunday due to a nearby wildfire. A fire information officer told CBC News the fire is not expected to reach the community overnight. Residents are advised to head to Yellowknife.
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Residents of Fort Simpson, N.W.T., ordered to evacuate

An evacuation order was called around 7 p.m. MT Sunday due to a nearby wildfire. A fire information officer told CBC News the fire is not expected to reach the community overnight. Residents are advised to head to Yellowknife.

6 still missing, 4 rescued after charter boat sinks in B.C.'s Georgia Strait

The B.C. RCMP said it believed 10 people were aboard the charter vessel when it began taking on water near Roberts Bank around 11:45 a.m.
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6 still missing, 4 rescued after charter boat sinks in B.C.'s Georgia Strait

The B.C. RCMP said it believed 10 people were aboard the charter vessel when it began taking on water near Roberts Bank around 11:45 a.m.

Wildfire near endangered whooping crane nests sparks scientific opportunity

It's too soon to say what the long-term impacts of earlier wildfires might be on the world’s only natural wild migratory whooping crane flock. But scientists could be a step closer to finding out after a wildfire in Wood Buffalo National Park came near a ha
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Wildfire near endangered whooping crane nests sparks scientific opportunity

It's too soon to say what the long-term impacts of earlier wildfires might be on the world’s only natural wild migratory whooping crane flock. But scientists could be a step closer to finding out after a wildfire in Wood Buffalo National Park came near a handful of the endangered species' nests.

A glacial lake in B.C. is at risk of bursting — again. How climate change has raised this risk

The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia's Place Glacier. But experts says this is an increasing risk as the effec
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A glacial lake in B.C. is at risk of bursting — again. How climate change has raised this risk

The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia's Place Glacier. But experts says this is an increasing risk as the effects of human-caused climate change hit Canada's glaciers hard.

Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know

As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed t
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Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here's what you need to know

As of July, some benefits that were previously mandatory under standard car insurance policies will be optional. This could drop the cost of premiums for customers who opt out of certain coverages, but insurance experts warn against leaving coverage exposed to risk.

Nearly 20 years after her murder in Quebec, an arrest in Guinea gives her loved ones hope

Rachelle Wrathmall, 31, was found dead in her Lennoxville home in Sherbrooke, Que., in June of 2007. She had been stabbed to death. The day before she was found, her husband left Canada and eventually returned to his home country.
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Nearly 20 years after her murder in Quebec, an arrest in Guinea gives her loved ones hope

Rachelle Wrathmall, 31, was found dead in her Lennoxville home in Sherbrooke, Que., in June of 2007. She had been stabbed to death. The day before she was found, her husband left Canada and eventually returned to his home country.

Refining cobalt in Cobalt, Ont.? That's the plan for this northern Ontario town

A facility near Cobalt, Ont., has been tapped to be the home of North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery. Projected to be fully operational by late 2027, the plant will import and process mined cobalt — experts say it could bring Canada into an i
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Refining cobalt in Cobalt, Ont.? That's the plan for this northern Ontario town

A facility near Cobalt, Ont., has been tapped to be the home of North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery. Projected to be fully operational by late 2027, the plant will import and process mined cobalt — experts say it could bring Canada into an industry dominated by China.

Police keep warning parents about Roblox. So why isn't it in the social media bill?

Police in Canada keep warning parents about the dangers of gaming and messaging platforms like Discord and Roblox. But neither will be covered by the government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act. Even supporters of the legislation say it's an alarming omissi
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Police keep warning parents about Roblox. So why isn't it in the social media bill?

Police in Canada keep warning parents about the dangers of gaming and messaging platforms like Discord and Roblox. But neither will be covered by the government’s proposed Safe Social Media Act. Even supporters of the legislation say it's an alarming omission.

Construction set to start on first road to Ontario's Ring of Fire mineral deposit

An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here's what we k
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Construction set to start on first road to Ontario's Ring of Fire mineral deposit

An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here's what we know about the project and concerns expressed by neighbouring Neskantaga First Nation.

Alberta says pipeline proposal on track for July 1 deadline, as uncertainty hangs over project

As a Canada Day deadline fast approaches for a pipeline submission to Ottawa's major projects office, questions still surround whether the proposal will be ready in time, and if the project is commercially viable.
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Alberta says pipeline proposal on track for July 1 deadline, as uncertainty hangs over project

As a Canada Day deadline fast approaches for a pipeline submission to Ottawa's major projects office, questions still surround whether the proposal will be ready in time, and if the project is commercially viable.

B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco

British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver
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B.C. launches probe into StubHub over World Cup resale ticket fiasco

British Columbia's attorney general announced an inquiry into online ticketing site StubHub, days after a CBC News investigation that revealed a mass failure by the ticket reseller platform and cancellation of thousands of FIFA World Cup tickets in Vancouver, Toronto and host cities across North America.

Sherritt shutting down Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out

Sherritt International Corp. is shutting down operations at its refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., after running out of the feed inventory it receives from its Moa mine in Cuba.
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Sherritt shutting down Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out

Sherritt International Corp. is shutting down operations at its refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., after running out of the feed inventory it receives from its Moa mine in Cuba.

10-day crackdown targets open drug use but not about 'criminalizing addiction': Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police say they have had more than 100 «interactions» and made two dozen arrests since the service ramped up patrolling in areas of the city affected by open drug use and trafficking earlier this week.
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10-day crackdown targets open drug use but not about 'criminalizing addiction': Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police say they have had more than 100 «interactions» and made two dozen arrests since the service ramped up patrolling in areas of the city affected by open drug use and trafficking earlier this week.

Lawsuit filed in case of polluting, derelict N.S. tug that cost $4.1M to clean up

The alleged owner of a derelict former tugboat that was leaking oil in a rural harbour along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is being sued over cleanup and dismantling costs that the Canadian Coast Guard claims top $4.1 million.
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Lawsuit filed in case of polluting, derelict N.S. tug that cost $4.1M to clean up

The alleged owner of a derelict former tugboat that was leaking oil in a rural harbour along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore is being sued over cleanup and dismantling costs that the Canadian Coast Guard claims top $4.1 million.

Registered sex offender in Ontario pleads guilty to sexual assault of 3-year-old in Welland, other charges

Daniel Senecal was arrested on Aug. 31, 2025, after police were called to a home in Welland, Ont., for a «medical assistance call involving a child.» The 26-year-old pleaded guilty this week in St. Catharines court to multiple charges.
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Registered sex offender in Ontario pleads guilty to sexual assault of 3-year-old in Welland, other charges

Daniel Senecal was arrested on Aug. 31, 2025, after police were called to a home in Welland, Ont., for a «medical assistance call involving a child.» The 26-year-old pleaded guilty this week in St. Catharines court to multiple charges.

16 arrested in Calgary probe into South Asian extortion; all but one are out on bail

Calgary police say they are making progress in tackling extortion against members of the city's South Asian community. But they say they need the public's help and released mugshots of most of the suspects in an attempt to get it.
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16 arrested in Calgary probe into South Asian extortion; all but one are out on bail

Calgary police say they are making progress in tackling extortion against members of the city's South Asian community. But they say they need the public's help and released mugshots of most of the suspects in an attempt to get it.

Severe thunderstorms trigger tornado warnings across southwestern Ontario

Red tornado warnings were issued for several London-area communities Thursday afternoon and evening as a severe thunderstorm made its way across southwestern Ontario, bringing torrential downpours and strong winds.
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Severe thunderstorms trigger tornado warnings across southwestern Ontario

Red tornado warnings were issued for several London-area communities Thursday afternoon and evening as a severe thunderstorm made its way across southwestern Ontario, bringing torrential downpours and strong winds.

Montreal shooting leads to national security investigation on ideological violence

A specialized national security unit within the RCMP has opened an investigation into ideologically motivated violent extremism after Monday's midday shooting in Montreal that left three people dead, including a police officer and a bystander.
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Montreal shooting leads to national security investigation on ideological violence

A specialized national security unit within the RCMP has opened an investigation into ideologically motivated violent extremism after Monday's midday shooting in Montreal that left three people dead, including a police officer and a bystander.

Venezuelan Montrealers anxiously await news of loved ones after deadly earthquakes

Montrealers of Venezuelan descent are living in uncertainty after two earthquakes struck north central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. The earthquakes, one a magnitude of 7.2 and the other 7.5, struck just one minute apart, causing widespread devastation an
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Venezuelan Montrealers anxiously await news of loved ones after deadly earthquakes

Montrealers of Venezuelan descent are living in uncertainty after two earthquakes struck north central Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon. The earthquakes, one a magnitude of 7.2 and the other 7.5, struck just one minute apart, causing widespread devastation and triggering the collapse of several buildings in the capital Caracas.

Scooter-riding bank robber evades police in back-to-back stickups in Dawson Creek, B.C.

RCMP say although the two robberies took place four days and 170 metres apart, it is not clear if they are connected or if there are two scooter-riding bank robbers at large.
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Scooter-riding bank robber evades police in back-to-back stickups in Dawson Creek, B.C.

RCMP say although the two robberies took place four days and 170 metres apart, it is not clear if they are connected or if there are two scooter-riding bank robbers at large.

3 dead in plane crash near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., fire officials confirm

N.W.T. Fire extended its condolences to the families of three people who have been confirmed dead following a plane crash near Fort Simpson on Wednesday evening. The plane involved was responding to a wildfire, when it crashed about 50 kilometres from the N.W
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3 dead in plane crash near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., fire officials confirm

N.W.T. Fire extended its condolences to the families of three people who have been confirmed dead following a plane crash near Fort Simpson on Wednesday evening. The plane involved was responding to a wildfire, when it crashed about 50 kilometres from the N.W.T. community.

Headed to the ER? Here's why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted

A report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that limited emergency room capacity, difficulties in accessing standard care and the country's aging population are to blame for patients spending more than 48 hours waiting i
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Headed to the ER? Here's why you could now wait more than 48 hours to be admitted

A report released Thursday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that limited emergency room capacity, difficulties in accessing standard care and the country's aging population are to blame for patients spending more than 48 hours waiting in ERs.

Ottawa said military would send sexual offence cases to civilian police. It retained nearly 70%

Military police failed to transfer almost 70 per cent of sexual offence cases over the past five years to civilian police, despite the government committing to doing so as it worked to pass a permanent change into law.
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Ottawa said military would send sexual offence cases to civilian police. It retained nearly 70%

Military police failed to transfer almost 70 per cent of sexual offence cases over the past five years to civilian police, despite the government committing to doing so as it worked to pass a permanent change into law.

StubHub World Cup ticket cancellations prompt calls for investigations, legal action

StubHub customers who had World Cup tickets cancelled at the last minute are calling on lawyers, politicians and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company.
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StubHub World Cup ticket cancellations prompt calls for investigations, legal action

StubHub customers who had World Cup tickets cancelled at the last minute are calling on lawyers, politicians and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company.