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Maritimes brace for rain, wind — maybe snow — as storm moves into region
High winds and strong rains are expected to sweep through the Maritimes on Sunday, with snow possible in some areas.
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Sask. spring flooding washes out roads, leaving people across the province trapped or displaced
Extensive spring flooding has closed over a dozen roads across the province, displacing some and leaving around 19 people stranded near Struthers Lake Regional Park.
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Toronto Jews injured in drive-by shooting with ‘gel-blaster’ firearm
Toronto police are searching for a suspect vehicle after visibly Jewish victims were shot with a replica firearm in a suspected hate-motivated assault in North York last week, an incident the community’s leaders said reflects a “dangerous escalation” of antisemitic violence. According to the Toronto Police Service (TPS), an undisclosed number of victims, who were…
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Alberta government says wild horse population has reached ‘unacceptable’ levels, advocates disagree
The abundance of what Alberta’s government calls “feral horses” has reached “unacceptable” population levels, according to the province’s horse management strategy. Results from the province’s annual feral horse survey released in April found the highest free-roaming horse numbers ever counted along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Workplace health and safety funding stagnant in N.L. as calls for stronger enforcement continue
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has not added funds to its occupational health and safety division, in spite of calls from the provincial federation of labour to do so.
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‘Build from the ashes’: Fort McMurray reflects on how community has changed since 2016 wildfire
It’s been 10 years since more than 2,500 homes were destroyed in the 2016 Horse River Wildfire. The community has rebuilt and fire officials have invested millions of dollars into fire prevention and planning. Many residents are ready to move on, while others still feel they are in survival mode.
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Pedestrian, 69, fatally struck by vehicle on Howard Avenue
A 69-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Howard Avenue Saturday morning, say Windsor police.
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Airlines are raising luggage fees, but these 5 packing hacks might help you avoid extra costs
The cost of air travel is quickly rising, but packing light can help offset some of the expense. The conflict in Iran is a key driver of recent price hikes, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sending jet fuel costs soaring, and airlines are looking for ways to ease the pressure. The result…
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This N.L. pharmacist lost a ring 20 years ago. An Ontario man found it in a pair of jeans
After finding a golden ring in a thrifted pair of jeans in Ontario, Dan Howard spent 15 years tracking down its bearer. The owner, pharmacist Bradley Buckle, turned out to be half the country away in St. John’s.
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Mother of boy who died in care of Ontario couple speaks for 1st time ahead of trial decision
In 2021, a 12-year-old died while in the care of a Burlington, Ont., couple who are now charged with his murder. For the first time, the boy’s mother is sharing her perspective with CBC Hamilton, saying she wants people to understand that her family is “not just a case or story.”