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Canada wants to build up its long-neglected Arctic. The hard question is how

Canada is investing in Arctic infrastructure including roads and ports to develop mining potential, strengthen sovereignty, and counter Trump administration pressures through a nation-building initiative.
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3 hours ago

As Ford government vows to keep more criminals 'behind bars,' data shows violence in jails is rising | CBC News

Ontario jail violence is escalating, with staff assaults rising to 11 per 100 inmates in 2025 from 9 in 2024, and inmate-on-inmate assaults reaching 67 per 100 inmates, driven by overcrowding and chronic staff shortages.
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3 hours ago

'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

First Nations oppose Ontario's proposed FOI law changes that would exempt premier and cabinet records from public access, citing reduced transparency for decisions affecting Indigenous rights and lands.
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4 days ago

Ontario wants to change its FOI rules to keep some records secret. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario proposes exempting the premier, cabinet ministers, and parliamentary assistants from freedom-of-information laws, retroactively eliminating existing requests and reducing government accountability.
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4 days ago

Premier, cabinet ministers' records could become secret in new FOI, cybersecurity bill | CBC News

Ontario is modifying freedom of information laws to keep Premier Doug Ford and cabinet records secret while citing cybersecurity and privacy protection needs.
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'We've had enough secrets': First Nations group opposes Ontario move to limit freedom-of-information laws | CBC News

First Nations oppose Ontario's proposed FOI law changes that would exempt premier and cabinet records from public access, citing reduced transparency for decisions affecting Indigenous rights and lands.
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4 days ago

Ontario wants to change its FOI rules to keep some records secret. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario proposes exempting the premier, cabinet ministers, and parliamentary assistants from freedom-of-information laws, retroactively eliminating existing requests and reducing government accountability.
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4 days ago

Premier, cabinet ministers' records could become secret in new FOI, cybersecurity bill | CBC News

Ontario is modifying freedom of information laws to keep Premier Doug Ford and cabinet records secret while citing cybersecurity and privacy protection needs.
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3 hours ago

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump | CBC News

Sometimes I feel like I'm going to get, like, heart attacks. You feel like how am I gonna survive? What should I do? Should I put more hours [in]? Should I work, like, 14, 15 hours? It's a very hard decision. Singh, who already works seven days a week, estimates he's shelling out an extra $150 to $200 monthly to be on the road in downtown Vancouver.
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Alberta's Separatists Are Chasing a Total Cowboy Fantasy | The Walrus

Alberta's separatist movement, supported by only 8% of residents, is driven by conspiracy-fueled grievance and xenophobic scapegoating of immigrants rather than constitutional or fiscal disputes.
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4 days ago

King Charles concerned about Alberta separatist movement, First Nation chief says

Indigenous leaders from Alberta informed King Charles about separatist movements threatening historic treaties signed between First Nations and the crown nearly 150 years ago.
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5 hours ago

When the Forest Breathes by Suzanne Simard review the Indiana Jones of trees returns

Suzanne Simard's research demonstrates that trees communicate and exchange resources through fungal networks, fundamentally changing understanding of forest ecosystems and their carbon recovery capacity.
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3 hours ago

Lululemon's net income down as brand promises product shakeup | CBC News

Lululemon's interim leaders are implementing product changes including fewer logos, refined color palettes, and edited accessories to increase full-price sales and address customer concerns about lack of newness.
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7 hours ago

Kayaker, 73, who survived night lost at sea north of Adelaide says worst part was too many mozzies'

A 73-year-old kayaker spent the night lost at sea off Adelaide and was rescued by helicopter after emergency services located him the following morning.
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1 day ago
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Strong winds, blowing snow expected as GTA under special weather statement: Environment Canada | CBC News

The GTA faces hazardous winter weather Tuesday with winds up to 80 km/h, blowing snow reducing visibility, and snow squall warnings north of Toronto with up to 15 cm accumulation expected.
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Toronto under special weather statement with 5 to 8 cm of snow in store Friday | CBC News

Toronto will receive 5-8 centimetres of snow Friday with heavy hourly rates creating slippery roads and hazardous travel conditions before changing to rain.
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Strong winds, blowing snow expected as GTA under special weather statement: Environment Canada | CBC News

The GTA faces hazardous winter weather Tuesday with winds up to 80 km/h, blowing snow reducing visibility, and snow squall warnings north of Toronto with up to 15 cm accumulation expected.
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Toronto under special weather statement with 5 to 8 cm of snow in store Friday | CBC News

Toronto will receive 5-8 centimetres of snow Friday with heavy hourly rates creating slippery roads and hazardous travel conditions before changing to rain.
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23 hours ago

Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this | CBC News

I lost a lot of money while I was in Alberta. I had quite a lot of debt. Sure, you might save $4 or $5 on your bills, but ultimately, that's not what saved me money at all. Moving to Montreal in the summer of 2024 helped replenish the family's budget, even though la belle province is notorious for its higher taxes.
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20 hours ago

Electricity demand, natural gas production, and renewable power expected to soar by 2050 | CBC News

Canada's electricity demand will surge 44% by 2050, driven by residential, industrial, and AI data centre growth, with wind energy expanding dramatically to meet doubled system capacity.
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1 day ago

OPP report into Toronto police investigation of controversial Umar Zameer case to be released today | CBC News

An OPP report investigates alleged lying and collusion by officers in a high-profile murder trial where the accused was acquitted after a judge questioned witness credibility.
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6 days ago
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Toronto police officer facing sexual assault, mischief charges: Peel police | CBC News

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OPP report into Toronto police investigation of controversial Umar Zameer case to be released today | CBC News

An OPP report investigates alleged lying and collusion by officers in a high-profile murder trial where the accused was acquitted after a judge questioned witness credibility.
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Toronto police officer facing sexual assault, mischief charges: Peel police | CBC News

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Two Literal Crypto Bros Built a Real Estate Empire. Then the Homes Started to Fall Apart

Canadian brothers launched RealToken in 2019, offering $50 cryptocurrency tokens for fractional real estate ownership in Detroit, but properties deteriorated and disputes arose over maintenance responsibility.
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18 hours ago

Ford government expanding BYOB rules to cultural, outdoor events | CBC News

Ontario is expanding BYOB alcohol permits to cultural and community outdoor events like farmers markets, movie screenings, and festivals, starting this spring.
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Another Loblaw store fined $10K for promoting imported food as Canadian. Sobeys could be next | CBC News

The CFIA is enforcing regulations against grocery stores misrepresenting imported food as Canadian, issuing fines to Loblaw-owned stores and investigating Sobeys for misleading labelling and advertising practices.
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22 hours ago

Not carpooling? You may soon be able to use HOV lanes anyway in off-peak hours | CBC News

Gridlock is costing our economy billions of dollars every year and robbing Ontario drivers of valuable time and quality of life. He added the changes would help keep drivers moving across the province.
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15 hours ago

Striking workers reach deal with group home based in Oakville, Ont., union says | CBC News

Workers held the line against all odds. Through their solidarity, they refused to let a vicious employer divide them. Together, they achieved incredible gains for themselves and their sector and their win sets the stage for all of OPSEU/SEFPO.
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1 day ago

Canada's benchmark home price fell 4.8% in February | CBC News

What we've seen so far is that home resales are still fairly sluggish. Those trends are primarily impacting Ontario and B.C., but we're starting to see some moderation in other parts of Canada as well, including parts of Alberta and Quebec, where smaller and mid-sized housing markets were hot in the second half of last year.
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Chris Bowen declares rush on jerry cans un-Australian' as he urges end to panic buying of petrol

Australia's fuel supply remains unaffected by Middle East conflict despite global oil price surge, though panic buying and potential price gouging are exacerbating price increases.
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16 hours ago

No charges against Ontario resident who shot and injured alleged home invader: police | CBC News

York Regional Police say the resident used a legally owned and properly stored gun and is not facing charges based on evidence collected at the scene. Police say one of the suspected intruders was dropped off at a Toronto-area hospital with a gunshot wound and charges against him are pending.
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2 Toronto Catholic school teachers no longer employed after alleged racist messages | CBC News

Two Toronto Catholic high school teachers were terminated after exchanging racist messages on a school social media account, with the board reporting the matter to the Ontario College of Teachers.
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21 hours ago

Man and woman appear in court over murder of Iranian activist in Canada

Two people charged with murdering Iranian activist Masood Masjoody in Canada, raising concerns about transnational repression of regime critics.
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2 days ago

World Cup roadwork limits could delay thousands of Toronto home closings, builders warn | CBC News

Toronto's construction restrictions from May to July for FIFA World Cup could delay up to 10,000 new home move-ins by two months, disrupting buyers' plans.
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U.S., Mexico, and Canada are headed for talks on the USMCA trade pact. Here's what's at stake

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Tricky negotiations begin Monday to renew a trade pact between the United States, Mexico and Canada

The USMCA trade agreement faces uncertain renewal as Trump demands changes and threatens withdrawal, potentially disrupting $1.6 trillion in annual North American trade.
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U.S., Mexico, and Canada are headed for talks on the USMCA trade pact. Here's what's at stake

The USMCA trade agreement faces uncertain renewal as the Trump administration demands changes and threatens withdrawal, potentially disrupting $1.6 trillion in annual North American trade.
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2 days ago

Weather tracker: heavy snowfall and freezing rain sweep across US and Canada

A major winter storm is sweeping northeastern US and southeastern Canada, bringing heavy snow, freezing rain, strong winds, and a dangerous polar air mass with temperatures 10-25°C below seasonal average.
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1 day ago

Cold-related deaths among Toronto's homeless population are preventable and take toll on hospital staff | CBC News

We take a pause at the end of the case and just acknowledge that there's a human here, a person, someone who has community, someone who is loved. It's not much, but I think that it goes a long way.
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1 day ago

Blue Jays: Strong World Baseball Classic showing has Adam Macko on the doorstep of the Major Leagues

Canada advanced to the WBC knockout stage for the first time, losing to the US in quarterfinals but demonstrating improved international competitiveness with young talent emerging.
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4 days ago

Team Canada Gameday vs USA: Canada looks to beat USA in first ever knockout stage game

Team Canada faces the United States in a crucial World Baseball Classic game, seeking redemption after recent Olympic hockey losses and a history of defeats to their rivals since 2006.
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5 days ago

Canadian baseball history made as national team qualifies for WBC knockout stage

Team Canada advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time by defeating Cuba 7-2, with significant contributions from Blue Jays-connected players.
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1 week ago

Instant Reaction: Canada knocks off Puerto Rico in penultimate group stage game

Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-2 in World Baseball Classic Pool A play, improving to 2-1 and positioning themselves to potentially clinch first place in their group.
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1 day ago

Blue Jays: Strong World Baseball Classic showing has Adam Macko on the doorstep of the Major Leagues

Canada advanced to the WBC knockout stage for the first time, losing to the US in quarterfinals but demonstrating improved international competitiveness with young talent emerging.
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4 days ago

Team Canada Gameday vs USA: Canada looks to beat USA in first ever knockout stage game

Team Canada faces the United States in a crucial World Baseball Classic game, seeking redemption after recent Olympic hockey losses and a history of defeats to their rivals since 2006.
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5 days ago

Canadian baseball history made as national team qualifies for WBC knockout stage

Team Canada advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals for the first time by defeating Cuba 7-2, with significant contributions from Blue Jays-connected players.
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1 week ago

Instant Reaction: Canada knocks off Puerto Rico in penultimate group stage game

Canada defeated Puerto Rico 3-2 in World Baseball Classic Pool A play, improving to 2-1 and positioning themselves to potentially clinch first place in their group.
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Ontario to end funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sites, province confirms | CBC News

Ontario is defunding seven supervised drug consumption sites over 90 days, replacing them with abstinence-based HART hubs focused on treatment and recovery.
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2 days ago

Carney's First Year: Clear Eyed Abroad, Tone Deaf at Home | The Walrus

We knew the story of the international rules-based order was partially false. Just because Canada benefited from it didn't hide the fact that it was unfair. The rules didn't apply equally to everyone. The strongest would exempt themselves when convenient. Power, not principle, set the terms.
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NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey, leaves open possibility for Russia to participate

The 2028 World Cup of Hockey will be hosted in Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague, with participation of eight countries still to be determined amid ongoing Russia sanctions.
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1 day ago

Get a sneak peek at Team Canada's new jerseys for the FIFA World Cup | CBC News

The home jersey is an iconic Canadian red featuring a big, stemless maple leaf in the middle. The position and shape of the leaf bears resemblance to the hockey jersey worn during the 1972 Summit Series. Unlike the aforementioned hockey jersey, the World Cup jersey is split down the middle and has a two-tone colour scheme, while a red pair of shorts complements the jersey.
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Umar Zameer's lawyer has 'serious misgivings' about upcoming report into police conduct | CBC News

Umar Zameer's lawyer expresses concerns about an OPP investigation report into officer conduct, citing lack of transparency and communication with the defense before public release.
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2 days ago

In Quebec City, Military Culture Collides with Far-Right Extremism | The Walrus

Quebec City's military history and contemporary right-wing political movements intersect around nationalist values rhetoric, with media outlets amplifying Islamophobic and ethno-nationalist messaging.
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1 day ago

Several GO train lines experiencing 'significant delays' due to police investigation | CBC News

We have received a report of a police investigation west of Union Station and the area is now in the hands of emergency personnel. At this time, we are anticipating delays to service with possible modifications and cancellations.
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1 day ago

Eddie Bauer's nearly 200 stores in the US and Canada are expected to close after a failed sale effort

Nearly 200 Eddie Bauer stores across the US and Canada are closing after failing to find a buyer during Chapter 11 restructuring, with liquidation sales ending before April 30.
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Air Canada Renews Agreement With The Landline Company To Extend Luxury Motorcoach Service - Busline News

Air Canada extends luxury motorcoach service to Niagara, Sarnia, and Muskoka, connecting six Ontario communities to Toronto Pearson with 26 daily departures starting June 2026.
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2 days ago

Richardson rejoins the Canola Council

Richardson withdrew its funding from the Canola Council at the end of 2017. At the time, the company said it did not get enough value for its financial investment, which was over a million dollars per year.
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2 days ago

Virgin Australia flight met by firefighters at Melbourne airport after smoke seen coming from vape

A Virgin Australia flight safely landed after a vape device activated and produced smoke in the cabin, with firefighters removing the device as a precaution.
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2 days ago

Ontario's attorney general calls on federal government to look at legalizing pepper spray | CBC News

Ontario's attorney general requests federal government legalize pepper spray for self-defence and mandate DNA collection upon arrest for sexual offences to enhance public safety and support crime victims.
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2 days ago

Winter's not ready to go: Snow, freezing rain forecasted across GTA Sunday | CBC News

The Greater Toronto Area will experience up to six centimetres of snow and freezing rain on Sunday with easterly winds gusting up to 70 kilometres per hour, creating hazardous conditions and possible power outages.
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2 days ago

The closed Strait of Hormuz is testing Asia's energy security. The answer lies across the Pacific-in Canada | Fortune

The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimated that, in 2024, over 80% of the crude and LNG that transited Hormuz went to Asian markets. China, India, Japan, and South Korea accounted for nearly 70% of all Hormuz crude flows. Saudi Arabia and the UAE can only send about 2.6 million barrels of crude oil a day through bypass pipelines, not enough to offset the 20 million barrels per day now stuck.
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2 days ago

Waterloo mayor 'shocked' police sniper was deployed to St. Patrick's Day street party | CBC News

Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe says she was "surprised and shocked" to learn that a Waterloo Regional Police Service sniper was deployed as part of law enforcement's efforts to manage an unsanctioned street party during St. Patrick's Day weekend in the city's university district.
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4 days ago

Canadians might be soon waiting longer to have their air travel complaints heard | CBC News

The federal government must decide whether to renew $76 million in temporary funding for the Canadian Transportation Agency to address a growing backlog of airline passenger complaints that has nearly doubled to 95,000 cases.
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4 days ago

Ontario to end funding to multiple drug consumption sites, including 2 in Toronto, forcing them to close | CBC News

Ontario is ending funding for at least seven drug consumption sites across the province, including two in Toronto, with a 90-day notice period ending June 13, 2026.
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3 days ago

How Carney's build fast' push divides Canada's Indigenous peoples

Prime Minister Carney's resource extraction expansion plans face Indigenous opposition despite public support for his economic sovereignty strategy against US trade threats.
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4 days ago

Mississauga monitoring flood risk after high levels of melting snow, rain | CBC News

The winter we had this year, it was colder than last year, so the snow held more water. That water ends up in our waterways. Mississauga is home to many bodies of water, including rivers, lakes, stormwater ponds and Lake Ontario, which increases flooding especially this time of year.
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3 days ago

Ford government unsuccessful in blocking Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto | CBC News

An Ontario court ruled the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto may proceed Saturday despite Premier Ford's failed injunction attempt to stop it.
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4 days ago

Ford calls for injunction against Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford requested an injunction against an Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, citing concerns about hate, violence, and intimidation.
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5 days ago

Toronto police to increase presence in area of Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday | CBC News

Toronto police will increase presence at an Al-Quds Day rally supporting Palestine, warning that violence and police obstruction will result in swift enforcement of the law.
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3 days ago

Ford government unsuccessful in blocking Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto | CBC News

An Ontario court ruled the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto may proceed Saturday despite Premier Ford's failed injunction attempt to stop it.
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4 days ago

Ford calls for injunction against Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford requested an injunction against an Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto, citing concerns about hate, violence, and intimidation.
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5 days ago

Toronto police to increase presence in area of Al-Quds Day rally on Saturday | CBC News

Toronto police will increase presence at an Al-Quds Day rally supporting Palestine, warning that violence and police obstruction will result in swift enforcement of the law.
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3 days ago

Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says | CBC News

ATCO's Canadian Utilities reports a $408-million devaluation of Alberta renewable energy assets, attributing the loss to Smith government electricity system reforms that curtail wind and solar project output and threaten future renewable investment.
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4 days ago

My ideas are a little revolutionary': ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics

Wildfires have become an ever bigger problem in Canada. The 2018 wildfires were the biggest in British Columbia's history, but this record was broken in 2021, and then again in 2023, when fires consumed an area three times the size of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and the smoke travelled as far as New York City.
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Lawyer behind AI psychosis cases warns of mass casualty risks | TechCrunch

In the lead up to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in Canada last month, 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar spoke to ChatGPT about her feelings of isolation and an increasing obsession with violence, according to court filings. The chatbot allegedly validated Van Rootselaar's feelings and then helped her plan her attack, telling her which weapons to use and sharing precedents from other mass casualty events.
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3 days ago

Toronto police identify 60-year-old woman as city's fourth homicide victim | CBC News

Officers responded around 1:32 p.m. on Wednesday to a home near Threadneedle Cres. and Cresthaven Dr. and found the woman dead inside. They've identified the woman as Xian Wei Shao of Toronto. Police said in a news release Friday that her death has been "deemed to be suspicious."
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4 days ago

Trump administration expands trade investigations to Canada | CBC News

The Trump administration expanded trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, to establish longer-term tariff policies after the Supreme Court struck down previous tariff authority.
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4 days ago

USMCA facing headwinds says U.S. ambassador, as July renewal deadline draws near

CUSMA renewal faces mounting challenges from political tension and mixed Canadian public sentiment, with negotiations stalled since October despite an approaching July deadline.
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5 days ago

Suspended doctor now faces 71 sex-crime charges as police ID alleged victims, lay 28 new counts | CBC News

Toronto police now accuse David Edward-Ooi Poon of having committed sex crimes going back as far as 2009, the year he began studying at the University of Alberta's medical school. The 28 newly alleged offences comprise: Seven counts of sexual assault between 2009 and 2024. Fifteen counts of voyeurism between 2009 and 2025. Three counts of sexual interference for allegedly sexually touching three minors under age 16 on a single day in September 2024, in Vaughan, Ont.
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4 days ago

Canada's unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7% in February | CBC News

Canada's economy lost 84,000 jobs in February with unemployment rising to 6.7 percent.
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5 days ago

Amid an energy crisis, the world is drawing on its oil reserves. Why doesn't Canada have any? | CBC News

Canada lacks a strategic oil reserve unlike other G7 nations, while the IEA releases 400 million barrels to address Middle East supply disruptions.
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5 days ago

Dump trucks are tearing up this rural Oshawa road. Locals say it's an accident waiting to happen | CBC News

Hundreds of dump trucks daily from an aggregate pit operation have damaged rural roads, created hazardous driving conditions, and disrupted residents' safety and quality of life since November.
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Burned out after working in healthcare, she switched careers and started over in Hong Kong

That experience was so bad for my mental health that I decided that I couldn't do this forever. I wanted to make more of an impact on people's health in terms of prevention.
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5 days ago

Executive board members now named interim general manager of Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers

Morgan Moore is no longer leading Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers; interim leadership by executive board members replaces him as general manager.
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5 days ago

The problem with Canada's plan to buy scientific prestige

CIRC posts come with excellent resources and generous salaries. But the current round is being filled on an extraordinarily tight timeline. We assume that this is to take advantage of some US scholars' urgency to leave, and to keep pace with other countries hoping to achieve similar results (such as France, which is running a high-profile campaign to lure US scholars).
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5 days ago

Churchill's Famous Polar Bears Left to Eat Trash | The Walrus

In April 2024, Churchill's waste management facility-an old military building known as L5-burned to the ground. Spontaneous combustion in the gaseous garbage pile was the likely cause. The warehouse had been capable of storing up to three years' worth of the town's garbage at a time. Overnight, the town's 900 or so residents were left with nothing.
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5 days ago

TTC announces faster Line 5, Line 6 commutes with signal priority rollout | CBC News

Toronto's TTC is implementing signal priority on Lines 5 and 6 to reduce travel times by prioritizing trains over left-turning vehicles at intersections.
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6 days ago

Ford says he's going to take over Billy Bishop airport. What happens now? | CBC News

Ontario will expropriate Billy Bishop airport from Toronto to allow larger jets, though the legal and construction process could take years to complete.
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5 days ago

CRTC to eliminate fees when cancelling or switching cellphone and internet plans | CBC News

Canada's CRTC prohibits telecommunications companies from charging fees for plan cancellations, changes, or activations to enable easier consumer switching and access to better offers.
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5 days ago

Ryan Wedding co-accused linked to Toronto police corruption probe moved to special jail unit | CBC Accessibility

Singh "has been placed in a special handling unit and has had limited access to counsel and the outside world since then," his lawyer Christopher Lutes said at a brief hearing on Wednesday. Singh has been held at the maximum-security Toronto South Detention Centre (TSDC) since he was arrested in October 2024 at his then residence, on the 34th floor of Toronto's former Trump Hotel.
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5 days ago

Two plasma donors die at private Canadian clinics under federal investigation

Two people have died in Canada after donating plasma at a chain of clinics that has been under scrutiny by federal inspectors for failing to keep accurate records, screen donors or maintain its machines. While experts say the deaths are exceedingly rare, critics say Canada's embrace of private companies to handle blood products reflects a slow collapse of a system that has been the envy of the world.
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6 days ago

South Africa deploys troops in cities to tackle crime

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides across the country, with gang violence and organized crime concentrated in densely populated townships like Mitchells Plain, prompting military deployment to combat illegal mining and crime.
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6 days ago

Why South Africa is sending soldiers to cities

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides, with military deployment to Gauteng province aimed at combating organized crime and illegal mining amid widespread gang violence and poverty.
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6 days ago

Why South Africa is sending soldiers into cities

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides across the country, with gang violence and organized crime concentrated in densely populated townships like Mitchells Plain, prompting military deployment to combat illegal mining and crime.
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6 days ago

South Africa deploys troops in cities to tackle crime

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides across the country, with gang violence and organized crime concentrated in densely populated townships like Mitchells Plain, prompting military deployment to combat illegal mining and crime.
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6 days ago

Why South Africa is sending soldiers to cities

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides, with military deployment to Gauteng province aimed at combating organized crime and illegal mining amid widespread gang violence and poverty.
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6 days ago

Why South Africa is sending soldiers into cities

South Africa experiences approximately 64 daily homicides across the country, with gang violence and organized crime concentrated in densely populated townships like Mitchells Plain, prompting military deployment to combat illegal mining and crime.
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5 days ago

GTA jail guard arrested based on information from corruption probe: police | CBC News

A Greater Toronto Area jail guard was arrested and charged with firearms offences, breach of trust, and computer fraud following information from Project South, a major corruption investigation involving Toronto police officers.
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5 days ago

Suspect vehicle in U.S. consulate shooting recovered: police | CBC News

Toronto police recovered a stolen white Honda CR-V used in a U.S. consulate shooting, but two suspects remain at large.
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Canadian Politician Steps Down After It's Revealed He Bought a Signed Copy of Mein Kampf

A Canadian politician resigned after purchasing a signed copy of Hitler's Mein Kampf at auction for over $6,000, which he claimed was a historical artifact collection rather than ideological endorsement.
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5 days ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
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5 days ago

Rocket Doctor's rural healthcare expansion reflects growing investor interest in AI-powered medicine, says venture capitalist Yazan Al Homsi - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rocket Doctor AI partners with Lethbridge County to provide virtual healthcare access to 10,000+ residents through licensed Alberta physicians, fully covered by Alberta Health with no user fees.
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6 days ago

High school students walk out of classes to protest Ontario's OSAP cuts | CBC

Ontario high school and postsecondary students are protesting Premier Doug Ford's government plan to significantly reduce OSAP grant amounts beginning this fall, citing concerns about educational accessibility.
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1 week ago

Toronto's snow mountains: towering peaks that refuse to melt and leave a toxic trail

In late January, Toronto was hit with what many experts said was the heaviest single day of snowfall in the city's history. In some spots, nearly 23in fell, driven in part by a collision of weather systems. The city had already removed 264,000 tonnes of snow from 1,100 km (680 miles) of roads, sidewalks and bike lanes by mid-February.
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1 week ago

School closures, power outages hit parts of southern Ontario due to severe weather | CBC News

Severe weather including significant rainfall, thunderstorms, and freezing rain causes school closures and widespread power outages across southern Ontario.
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1 week ago

Ontario couple stuck in Qatar feel 'left behind' and say Ottawa's given them little help | CBC News

A Canadian couple stranded in Qatar since late February amid U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran report receiving minimal government assistance and feeling abandoned by Canada.
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1 week ago

70-year-old Humber yacht club set for closure gets another chance to address concerns | CBC News

Toronto Humber Yacht Club receives reprieve from closure to address environmental and community concerns before lease renewal decision in June.
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6 days ago

Costco's latest surprise drop: Off-White hoodies at a fraction of their luxury price

Costco sold discounted Off-White hoodies in Canada, sparking debate about the luxury brand's market positioning and accessibility strategy.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Swiss e-vote snafu leaves 2,048 ballots unreadable

Three USB sticks were used, all with the correct code, but none of them worked. By the close of polling on Sunday, its e-voting system had collected 2,048 votes, but Basel-Stadt officials were not able to decrypt them with the hardware provided, despite the involvement of IT experts.
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1 week ago

Staff race to save artifacts after Sikh museum in Mississauga suffers water damage from fire | CBC News

The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada in Mississauga suffered severe water damage from sprinkler activation following a small fire, destroying irreplaceable artifacts and requiring complete structural rebuilding.
Canada news
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1 week ago

What Is Mark Carney Really Offering the World?

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposes an alternative to American hegemony and Trumpism, advocating for middle powers like Canada to pursue independent foreign policy at the 2026 World Economic Forum.
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6 days ago

The Cost of Chasing the Dream: What Families Really Spend to Raise a Hockey Player

Before the puck drops, a parent must drain their pockets to outfit their child from head to toe. Skates, a helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin guards, gloves, hockey pants, neck guard, a stick, a mouth guard and a bag large enough to hold it all, is just the beginning. Even modest equipment purchases can reach $600 to $1,500 in the first year alone.
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Canada news
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1 week ago

'Significant' rainfall for Toronto possible this week, Environment Canada says | CBC News

Toronto faces 20-40mm of rain Tuesday through Wednesday with potential flooding in low-lying areas due to saturated ground conditions.
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1 week ago

Everything is still right in front of Team Canada entering final days of pool play

Canada faces a winner-take-all matchup against Cuba on Wednesday to advance to the WBC knockout round for the first time, with their strongest roster featuring multiple major league pitchers.
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