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Toronto police announce new counter-terrorism security unit
The Toronto Police Service has announced the creation of a new counter-terrorism unit, promising “high visibility deployments” in its future operations. “In response to an evolving security landscape, the Toronto Police Service is taking operational action to keep our communities safe by strengthening how we identify, prevent, and respond to terrorism and violent extremism,” TPS…
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Tumbler Ridge hero protected Maya Gebala after she was shot, told Abel Mwansa Jr.’s parents his last words: MP
The first of the many heroes who came to the aid of Maya Gebala and Abel Mwansa Jr. after last month’s devastating Tumbler Ridge school shooting was one of their classmates, according to Bob Zimmer, MP for the tiny town beset by tragedy. In Mwansa Jr.’s final moments of life after being grievously wounded, the…
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‘We’re taking back control’: Carney defends his record on immigration after damning auditor report
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s record on immigration on Wednesday, following a report from the auditor general this week that showed the international student program lacked proper controls. “We’re taking back control on immigration,” said Carney, on his way into a cabinet meeting. “You’ve seen temporary worker numbers down by 50…
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Leamington flips on gymnastics bid decision in face of possible hockey ice conflict
The ice strife was around dates in spring 2027 at the municipality’s twin-pad complex where the Jr. A Flyers are the primary tenant at the rink with the most seating.
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Canadians ‘should be alarmed’ Hezbollah financing activity is operating in this country, says CIJA official
Canadians should be alarmed Iran‑backed terrorist entities are operating in this country and continue to fund and facilitate terror activities, says the Nico Slobinsky, vice president-Pacific Region of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs. A B.C. company was sanctioned by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on March 20…
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A kitchen party at the bottom of the world: N.S. scientists return from Antarctic research trip
Three Nova Scotian geoscientists have returned from a month-long expedition to Antarctica and now hope to inspire other women to enter their field of work.
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N.B.’s new AI chatbot gives tourists wrong info, like suggesting they leave province to find seafood
Experimenting with Explora in its first few days of operation, CBC News found dozens of factual errors.
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For many in sports system, validation of sport report’s findings just the start of work ahead to fix it
Those involved in the Canadian amateur sport scene have long known what the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s final report laid bare on Tuesday.
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Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, Alta., other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
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Ontario government planning to remove HST on new homes worth under $1M for 1 year
Premier Doug Ford announced the plan Wednesday at a news conference in Mississauga, saying the full 13 per cent tax will be removed for new homes valued up to $1 million from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.