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Canadians split on Don Cherry’s Order of Canada nomination — those who know who he is, that is
A new Leger poll has uncovered a three-way split among Canadians on the question of whether hockey commentator Don Cherry deserves the Order of Canada: Those who think he does, those who think he doesn’t, and those who have never heard of him. The latest poll is titled Federal Government Satisfaction: Survey of Canadians, and…
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Failed refugee claimant, MS-13 gang informant, identity thief and forger can stay in Canada
A failed refugee claimant convicted in the United States in 2006 and 2009 of identity theft and forgery has won a stay of the order issued by Canadian authorities last November to deport him to Honduras. The man, identified only by the initials FGH in a recent Federal Court decision, “acted as an informant against…
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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
Publicizing the names of those lucky enough to win the lottery has long been seen as a way to ensure transparency and fairness on behalf of gaming giants. But in an age where those stories can live online forever, some lottery commissions are reconsidering how much information they share about who those winners are.
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Why the families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims may face ‘difficult’ issues with OpenAI lawsuits
The families of victims of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., school shooting who are suing OpenAI could face some significant legal hurdles in their attempt to hold the artificial intelligence company partially responsible for the attack.
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A robot fried this rice? B.C. restaurant embraces AI-powered help in the kitchen
Royal Garden, Vernon’s oldest Chinese restaurant, has just installed a pair of AI-powered machines that will be tasked with preparing stir fries, chow mein and chop suey dishes in just a couple of minutes.
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India, China among main perpetrators of foreign interference, new CSIS report says
OTTAWA — A new report by Canada’s spy agency says that China and India remain some of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage against Canada, at a time when Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking closer economic ties with both countries. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), which released its 2025 Public Report…
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2025 was record year for Canadian domestic travel: Airbnb
Canadians chose to explore their own backyard in record numbers in 2025, according to data from short-term rental company Airbnb Inc. , with domestic travel soaring more than 50 per cent since 2019. Airbnb’s report said domestic guest arrivals reached over 9.5 million last year and accounted for over 60 per cent of all Canadian…
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Deep snow triggers multiple rescues in Banff National Park
Parks Canada has carried out three rescues in Banff National Park in recent weeks, all linked to deep, lingering snow that’s obscuring trails and slowing hikers. Officials warn conditions will persist through May and are urging people to check the Parks Canada website for trail reports before heading out for a hike.
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Air force major and decorated marksman pleads guilty to illegally importing firearms
An air force officer and decorated sharpshooter has pleaded guilty to illegally importing eight firearms after gun parts — some without serial numbers — were found stashed among his clothes and shoes when he moved back to Canada.
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How a Crown corporation plans to buy out property owners for its high-speed rail plans
The Crown corporation behind Canada’s proposed high-speed rail line has released new details on how it plans to expropriate and compensate land owners to carry out the multibillion-dollar project.