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Manitoba OKs $530M settlement after judge finds it improperly kept money from children in care

The province of Manitoba has agreed to pay out more than $500 million after a judge found the government improperly withheld federal monies intended for children in care.
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Manitoba OKs $530M settlement after judge finds it improperly kept money from children in care

The province of Manitoba has agreed to pay out more than $500 million after a judge found the government improperly withheld federal monies intended for children in care.

Parents file $1.5M lawsuit after Quebec teacher accused of selling students' artwork online

A group of parents have filed a lawsuit against a Montreal-area high school art teacher and his school board after students found their classroom artwork available for purchase on the teacher's personal website last month. 
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Parents file $1.5M lawsuit after Quebec teacher accused of selling students' artwork online

A group of parents have filed a lawsuit against a Montreal-area high school art teacher and his school board after students found their classroom artwork available for purchase on the teacher's personal website last month. 

Charges dropped against Ontario cops in shooting that killed toddler

All criminal charges have been dropped against three Ontario Provincial Police officers who were accused in a deadly police shooting that killed a father and toddler in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.
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Charges dropped against Ontario cops in shooting that killed toddler

All criminal charges have been dropped against three Ontario Provincial Police officers who were accused in a deadly police shooting that killed a father and toddler in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Auto insurance changes coming in Ontario budget: sources

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government will make auto insurance changes a central feature of the budget it tables on Tuesday, CBC News has learned.
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Auto insurance changes coming in Ontario budget: sources

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government will make auto insurance changes a central feature of the budget it tables on Tuesday, CBC News has learned.

Final rush of Ukrainians arrive in Nova Scotia ahead of emergency visa deadline

As the deadline looms for Ukrainians to use Canada's emergency visa, Nova Scotia is experiencing a final spike in new arrivals.
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Final rush of Ukrainians arrive in Nova Scotia ahead of emergency visa deadline

As the deadline looms for Ukrainians to use Canada's emergency visa, Nova Scotia is experiencing a final spike in new arrivals.

I knew exactly when my aunt was going to die with medical assistance. That didn't ease my heartache

On the last day of her life, Mary Gellner's aunt wore a sweatshirt with the words, «Great things to come.» For Gellner, the shirt represented her aunt's sense of humour and the complicated feelings she'd have grieving over her aunt's medically-ass
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I knew exactly when my aunt was going to die with medical assistance. That didn't ease my heartache

On the last day of her life, Mary Gellner's aunt wore a sweatshirt with the words, «Great things to come.» For Gellner, the shirt represented her aunt's sense of humour and the complicated feelings she'd have grieving over her aunt's medically-assisted death.

Ontario ad campaign 'It's Happening Here' has cost taxpayers $8M

An advertising campaign by Premier Doug Ford’s government that has been criticized as partisan self-promotion is costing taxpayers about $8 million, CBC News has learned. 
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Ontario ad campaign 'It's Happening Here' has cost taxpayers $8M

An advertising campaign by Premier Doug Ford’s government that has been criticized as partisan self-promotion is costing taxpayers about $8 million, CBC News has learned. 

What are the chances of clear skies for the total solar eclipse? 

Though people are rushing to purchase eclipse glasses to witness the April 8 eclipse, one of the biggest questions remains: Will we have clear skies?
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What are the chances of clear skies for the total solar eclipse? 

Though people are rushing to purchase eclipse glasses to witness the April 8 eclipse, one of the biggest questions remains: Will we have clear skies?

Canada wins women's world curling championship as Rachel Homan guides country to 1st gold since 2018

Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 on Sunday to win gold at the women's curling world championship in Sydney, N.S.
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Canada wins women's world curling championship as Rachel Homan guides country to 1st gold since 2018

Canada's Rachel Homan defeated Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni 7-5 on Sunday to win gold at the women's curling world championship in Sydney, N.S.

Orca beached on Vancouver Island dies despite life-saving efforts

A female killer whale that beached in northern Vancouver Island died Saturday morning despite efforts by the community to push the mammal back into the water.
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Orca beached on Vancouver Island dies despite life-saving efforts

A female killer whale that beached in northern Vancouver Island died Saturday morning despite efforts by the community to push the mammal back into the water.

Canada is already preparing for Trump's potential tariff threats

Canada staged a large-scale diplomatic deployment this week in preparation for a U.S. presidential election that could be more consequential than usual. Looming over their Washington visit: Donald Trump's threat to impose worldwide tariffs.
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Canada is already preparing for Trump's potential tariff threats

Canada staged a large-scale diplomatic deployment this week in preparation for a U.S. presidential election that could be more consequential than usual. Looming over their Washington visit: Donald Trump's threat to impose worldwide tariffs.

Halifax senior stuck with $45K bill for new sewer, water lines before she can sell her duplex

A Halifax senior says major issues selling her home of 50 years have become a cautionary tale for those in old duplexes around the city.
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Halifax senior stuck with $45K bill for new sewer, water lines before she can sell her duplex

A Halifax senior says major issues selling her home of 50 years have become a cautionary tale for those in old duplexes around the city.

I used to judge people who chose to leave Newfoundland for work. Then I had to leave, too

For most of her career in Newfoundland,Lindsey Harrington did what she preached: she stayed on the island instead of finding work on the mainland. But life had other plans for her.
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I used to judge people who chose to leave Newfoundland for work. Then I had to leave, too

For most of her career in Newfoundland,Lindsey Harrington did what she preached: she stayed on the island instead of finding work on the mainland. But life had other plans for her.

Rio Tinto says it's a green mining giant. Its footprint in Quebec and beyond tells a different story

According to Radio-Canada’s Enquête program, Rio Tinto’s brand as an eco-friendly business is contradicted by its environmental record in Quebec as well as its footprint in the Amazon region of Brazil.
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Rio Tinto says it's a green mining giant. Its footprint in Quebec and beyond tells a different story

According to Radio-Canada’s Enquête program, Rio Tinto’s brand as an eco-friendly business is contradicted by its environmental record in Quebec as well as its footprint in the Amazon region of Brazil.

Years after her death, a trailblazing transgender P.E.I. artist will be part of prestigious Venice show

Erica Rutherford, a groundbreaking transgender painter, filmmaker and writer, is the first Prince Edward Island artist to ever be selected for the prestigious Venice Biennale art show. 
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Years after her death, a trailblazing transgender P.E.I. artist will be part of prestigious Venice show

Erica Rutherford, a groundbreaking transgender painter, filmmaker and writer, is the first Prince Edward Island artist to ever be selected for the prestigious Venice Biennale art show. 

What to know about the measles vaccine — from who should get one, to how long immunity lasts

As measles cases keep rising at home and abroad, Canadian health officials are on high alert. There are now warnings about global travel and calls for people to ensure their families are up-to-date on the measles vaccine.
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What to know about the measles vaccine — from who should get one, to how long immunity lasts

As measles cases keep rising at home and abroad, Canadian health officials are on high alert. There are now warnings about global travel and calls for people to ensure their families are up-to-date on the measles vaccine.

Mourners gather in Montreal to say goodbye to former prime minister Brian Mulroney

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney — a man whose efforts to reshape Canada earned both praise and controversy — will be laid to rest with a state funeral in Montreal today.
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Mourners gather in Montreal to say goodbye to former prime minister Brian Mulroney

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney — a man whose efforts to reshape Canada earned both praise and controversy — will be laid to rest with a state funeral in Montreal today.

Nelly Furtado leads big-name performers at Sunday's Juno Awards

Nelly Furtado will get the party started this weekend as some of the biggest names in Canadian music gather in Halifax for the 53rd Juno Awards. The 10-time Juno-winning pop singer will open with a medley of her hits and host Sunday’s main event at Scotiaba
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Nelly Furtado leads big-name performers at Sunday's Juno Awards

Nelly Furtado will get the party started this weekend as some of the biggest names in Canadian music gather in Halifax for the 53rd Juno Awards. The 10-time Juno-winning pop singer will open with a medley of her hits and host Sunday’s main event at Scotiabank Centre.

Calgary startup aims to launch sustainable aviation fuel facilities on the Prairies

Calgary-based startup Cap Clean Energy wants to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba using crop residue, such as wheat straw and other byproducts of grains and oil seeds.
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Calgary startup aims to launch sustainable aviation fuel facilities on the Prairies

Calgary-based startup Cap Clean Energy wants to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba using crop residue, such as wheat straw and other byproducts of grains and oil seeds.

Second Alberta family comes forward after patient discharged from hospital to hotel

Alberta politicians have been peppered with questions since CBC News broke the story of how a hospital patient expecting to be moved to a care home was instead taken to a hotel.
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Second Alberta family comes forward after patient discharged from hospital to hotel

Alberta politicians have been peppered with questions since CBC News broke the story of how a hospital patient expecting to be moved to a care home was instead taken to a hotel.

Fish harvesters reach deal with N.L. government to allow catch to be sold to outside buyers

The provincial government has committed to allowing fishermen to sell any species to any outside buyer, according to the Fish, Food & Allied Workers union.
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Fish harvesters reach deal with N.L. government to allow catch to be sold to outside buyers

The provincial government has committed to allowing fishermen to sell any species to any outside buyer, according to the Fish, Food & Allied Workers union.

Manitoba, federal governments promise $20M each for search of Prairie Green Landfill

The federal and provincial governments have each committed $20 million toward searching the Prairie Green Landfill.
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Manitoba, federal governments promise $20M each for search of Prairie Green Landfill

The federal and provincial governments have each committed $20 million toward searching the Prairie Green Landfill.

Some Ontario landlords are calling for 'automatic' evictions for tenants who don't pay rent

When Zahid Mahmood bought a house in 2021, he hoped rental income could help him and his wife save money to pay for post-secondary education for their three children. Instead, he's in debt with more than $24,000 in unpaid rent from his former tenants, and a m
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Some Ontario landlords are calling for 'automatic' evictions for tenants who don't pay rent

When Zahid Mahmood bought a house in 2021, he hoped rental income could help him and his wife save money to pay for post-secondary education for their three children. Instead, he's in debt with more than $24,000 in unpaid rent from his former tenants, and a massive mess to clean up.

Family struggles to move mother across country to B.C. care home

The daughters of an assisted care patient in P.E.I. are running into roadblocks as they try to transfer their mother into B.C. subsidized care.
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Family struggles to move mother across country to B.C. care home

The daughters of an assisted care patient in P.E.I. are running into roadblocks as they try to transfer their mother into B.C. subsidized care.

Albertans have lost at least $156M to fraud this decade. Many others don't report the crime

The money defrauded from Albertans has grown more than fivefold since 2020, while the number of victims has stayed relatively the same, data shows. Experts and stakeholders say technological advancements are the driving factor.
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Albertans have lost at least $156M to fraud this decade. Many others don't report the crime

The money defrauded from Albertans has grown more than fivefold since 2020, while the number of victims has stayed relatively the same, data shows. Experts and stakeholders say technological advancements are the driving factor.

Jeff Gustafson became the 1st Canadian to reel in Bassmaster Classic title. Can he do it twice in a row?

Jeff Gustafson of Kenora, Ont., turned a childhood obsession into a career. Last spring, he became the first Canadian to win the Bassmaster Classic and just the second non-American to win the tournament in its 53-year history. Now, he's aims to repeat the fea
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Jeff Gustafson became the 1st Canadian to reel in Bassmaster Classic title. Can he do it twice in a row?

Jeff Gustafson of Kenora, Ont., turned a childhood obsession into a career. Last spring, he became the first Canadian to win the Bassmaster Classic and just the second non-American to win the tournament in its 53-year history. Now, he's aims to repeat the feat, in Tulsa, Okla., this weekend.

These Halifax students will compete to have the best Lego robot

A lego robotics program that encourages Black youth to get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics has a team going to California at the end of May. Students at Imoteph's Legacy Academy, a university-community partnership, will compete t
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These Halifax students will compete to have the best Lego robot

A lego robotics program that encourages Black youth to get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics has a team going to California at the end of May. Students at Imoteph's Legacy Academy, a university-community partnership, will compete to have the best Lego robot with teams from nearly two dozen countries.

Woman launches lawsuit against London, Ont., hospital after daughter's brain injury

A woman who says her adult daughter was left in a vegetative state following an attempt to take her own life in 2021 is suing a London, Ont., hospital that had been caring for her.
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Woman launches lawsuit against London, Ont., hospital after daughter's brain injury

A woman who says her adult daughter was left in a vegetative state following an attempt to take her own life in 2021 is suing a London, Ont., hospital that had been caring for her.

Costly repairs could mean higher premiums for EV drivers: report

A couple in Ontario's Niagara Region are worried their insurance premiums will go up following a long and expensive ordeal to repair their damaged EV. A recent report by credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says a higher uptake of electric vehicles could lea
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Costly repairs could mean higher premiums for EV drivers: report

A couple in Ontario's Niagara Region are worried their insurance premiums will go up following a long and expensive ordeal to repair their damaged EV. A recent report by credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says a higher uptake of electric vehicles could lead to higher insurance premiums.

What's behind the carbon tax, and does it work?

With the federal government under pressure to freeze its planned increase to the carbon tax, here's a look at how the policy is supposed to work and to what extent it is effective.
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What's behind the carbon tax, and does it work?

With the federal government under pressure to freeze its planned increase to the carbon tax, here's a look at how the policy is supposed to work and to what extent it is effective.

Manitoba premier apologizes to men switched at birth in hospital for 'terrible mistake'

Premier Wab Kinew stood in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on Thursday and formally apologized to Edward Ambrose and Richard Beauvais for the mistake that sent them to the wrong homes after their births in 1955.
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Manitoba premier apologizes to men switched at birth in hospital for 'terrible mistake'

Premier Wab Kinew stood in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on Thursday and formally apologized to Edward Ambrose and Richard Beauvais for the mistake that sent them to the wrong homes after their births in 1955.

Premier Wab Kinew apologizes to men switched at birth in Manitoba hospital

Premier Wab Kinew stood in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on Thursday and formally apologized to Edward Ambrose and Richard Beauvais for the mistake that sent them to the wrong homes after their births in 1955.
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Premier Wab Kinew apologizes to men switched at birth in Manitoba hospital

Premier Wab Kinew stood in the Manitoba Legislative Assembly on Thursday and formally apologized to Edward Ambrose and Richard Beauvais for the mistake that sent them to the wrong homes after their births in 1955.