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ADHD drug prescriptions for women are soaring in Ontario

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows that prescriptions for stimulants that treat ADHD have risen sharply between 2015 and 2023 with the majority of the increase coming from young women.

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Assault case could set precedent for Indigenous sentencing

WARNING: contains graphic footage. The Supreme Court of Canada is considering a potentially precedent-setting aggravated assault case on how offenders should be sentenced when both the offender and victim are Indigenous.

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First Nation in B.C. offered $10K ahead of vote on mine project

In the Yukon, some Tahltan First Nation members are sounding the alarm over payments promised to voters ahead of a referendum this weekend on the Eskay Creek mine. The gold mine is in northwest B.C., near the Alaska border in Tahltan ter...

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Criminal investigation launched into Quebec Liberal Party

Anti-corruption police have launched a criminal investigation into the Quebec Liberals. This comes after the alleged use of National Assembly funds for partisan purposes.

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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%

The CBC’s Nisha Patel shares more on the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision, what the next year could look like for Canadians and the unemployment rate as the year comes to a close.

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Quebec follows Carney playbook with bill to fast-track major projects

Quebec’s finance minister tabled a so-called Q-5 bill, in the image of Ottawa’s C-5, to accelerate the execution of big projects of provincial interest. The move follows proposed changes to Quebec’s environmental assessment guidelines.

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CBC finds Ontario jails overcrowded with increase in women prisoners

A CBC News data investigation into Ontario jails found a 38 per cent jump in the average number of women incarcerated since 2019. It's been a record year for overcrowding, remand populations and lockdowns, during a debate over bail reform.

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CBC data shows more students missing classes than before the pandemic

In Saskatchewan, school attendance has dropped by nearly four per cent since 2019, with Saskatoon Public Schools reporting a 50 per cent increase in illness-related absences during the same period.

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Why you might need to pay more for meat next year

New research from Dalhousie University predicts overall food prices in Canada will go up between four and six per cent in 2026, with beef expected to see the largest jump, as some ranchers leave the industry.

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Edmonton police test body cameras with AI facial recognition

Edmonton police will deploy body cameras equipped with AI facial recognition this December, a Canadian first to test the technology for the U.S. company Axon Enterprise.

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John Rustad refuses call from 20 B.C. Conservative MLAs to step down

A letter signed by 20 B.C. Conservative MLAs is calling for John Rustad to be removed as party leader, but he says he has no plans to resign. Sent to party president Aisha Estey Wednesday morning, the letter says the MLAs have “lost conf...

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B.C. leaders warn new pipeline proposal repeats past failures

As Ottawa and Alberta press ahead with a controversial proposed pipeline, some in B.C. are pointing to challenges and key lessons learned from Canada's past pipeline projects.

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Why a Quebec company is building a ball hockey facility in Saint John

Knapper, a Quebec-based business, plans to open a $4-million dollar ball hockey facility in the spring.

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Carney’s pipeline deal leaves questions about caucus division

After Quebec MP Steven Guilbeault decided to resign from cabinet over the federal government’s new energy deal with Alberta, questions remain over how united the Liberal caucus is about providing a political pathway to a new oil pipeline...

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Jamaican farm workers set to return home prepare for the worst

Seasonal workers in Nova Scotia are bracing for a difficult time when they return to their home country, which is still reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. Gareth Hampshire has the story.

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New push for Quebecers to boycott Amazon during the holidays

Nine months after Amazon closed its Quebec facilities following the unionization of workers at a fulfillment centre, former employees are calling on Quebecers to boycott the retail giant during Black Friday and holiday shopping.

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Alberta’s child and youth advocate finds gaps in youth trauma practices

Alberta’s Office of the Child and Youth Advocate says it has found gaps in care when child intervention workers assessed families in recent years. As CBC's Nicole Healey explains, this finding comes from a review studying 69 children or ...

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Getting coverage under N.S. programs a struggle: diabetic

The 28-year-old Type 1 diabetic recently moved to Nova Scotia. They said they had to spend hundreds of dollars out of pocket while waiting to get approved for provincial programs that help cover the cost of insulin and supplies.

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Feeling more tired these days? Quebec’s grey weather might be to blame

The province has gotten a lot less sun than usual this November, according to weather service MétéoMédia. It could have an impact on your sleep, fatigue and even your mental health.

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Runway reopens at Calgary International Airport after major rebuild

The reopening follows two years of construction and years of planning before that. CBC's Dave Gilson reports on what's changed and why.

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Alberta government forecasts $6.4B shortfall in latest fiscal update

The provincial government has released its latest fiscal update. It shows Alberta's budget is taking a hit due to economic uncertainty.

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Three Calgary police officers accused of sexual misconduct

Three Calgary Police Service officers have been charged with criminal offences linked to allegations of sexual misconduct involving seven women, one of whom was allegedly photographed partially naked while in custody.

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Woman dies after more than 30-hour wait at Winnipeg ER

The death of an 82-year-old woman who waited more than 30 hours for care at the Grace Hospital over the weekend is being investigated as a critical incident, as the province's health minister says they want to find out what might have be...

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Alberta collects the most cannabis tax revenue per capita

Federal statistics show how much cannabis tax revenue has been collected from the provinces since legalization. Alberta has brought in just over $1 billion and it leads in cannabis revenue collected per capita. Travis McEwan looks at why...

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Feds have given Nextstar a fraction of billions promised, docs show

As NextStar Energy faces scrutiny over its deals with the federal government, CBC has obtained documents showing the payout so far is at least $530 million. Emma Loop reports.

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Quebec to use $1.8B meant for climate action to pay down government debt

Quebec’s finance minister has presented his last fall economic update before the next provincial election in October 2026. The province’s economy continues to face times of turbulence due to U.S. tariffs.

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Some can’t access RSV shots shown to keep infants out of hospital

Data from multiple countries shows monoclonal antibody shots for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is keeping more babies out of hospital, but not all provinces are covering the shots, even in the second year of availability in Canada.

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Carney says pipeline discussions ‘ongoing’

An energy agreement with Alberta is expected soon, and Prime Minister Mark Carney says discussions on a new pipeline to B.C.’s northern coast are not finalized. Such a project has many detractors, including the premier of B.C."

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Alberta nursing-care workers avert strike with last-minute deal

A union representing some Alberta hospital workers called its members back from the picket lines, after it reached a tentative deal with Alberta Health Services.

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Why are so many kids calling in sick for school?

An exclusive analysis shows a rise in students across Canada calling in sick compared to 5 years ago. For The National, CBC’s Tara Carman breaks down what the data reveals and speaks to leading experts about what could be behind the incr...

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