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Carney returning to Washington as tariffs punish some industries

Prime Minister Mark Carney is planning to travel to D.C. next week. His office says he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, just days after Trump once again said Canada should become a 51st state, and as U.S. tariffs continue to h...

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Canada Post takes signing bonus out of latest offer to union

Canada Post says its latest offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continues many provisions from its last offer in May but removes a signing bonus to workers the corporation says it can no longer afford.

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Toronto tenants win $1.2M settlement over apartment's pool closure

Tenants of two downtown apartment buildings are celebrating a major settlement after their pool shut down during the pandemic. The landlord has agreed to pay $1.2 million to make up for the lost amenity.

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Sextortion is on the rise, but is Canada doing enough?

Boys across Canada are increasingly being blackmailed after sharing intimate images online. A CBC Marketplace investigation begins on P.E.I. with the tragic case of Harry Burke, who died after being targeted by an extortionist on Snapchat.

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Fuhr: 'Defence Investment Agency will give military what it needs'

Stephen Fuhr, secretary of state for defence procurement, says the new Defence Investment Agency is to stimulate the economy by bringing Canadian industry into the defence procurement tent. He added that Canada will still work with the U...

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Premature baby dies in Alberta’s first measles outbreak death

Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began in the province in March. The province says a baby, who was born prematurely after the mother became sick, died shortly after birth.

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Nearly half covered by new public insurance haven’t seen dentist

Health Canada’s new public dental insurance program is seeing an uptick in people being approved for coverage, but data shows that nearly half of the 5.2 million eligible patients have yet to see a dentist.

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Toronto communities mourn the loss of Jane Goodall

Toronto communities are reflecting on the legacy of wildlife advocate and primate expert Jane Goodall, who died at aged 91. CBC’s Tyler Cheese has more on how her research and environmental activism have had an influence across the city.

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Surrey radio station hit by gunfire amid community extortion threats

The host at a Surrey radio station that was hit by gunfire says she will not stop talking about public safety. Surrey police say the overnight shooting is tied to a wave of extortion attempts targeting South Asian communities.

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BCGEU continues striking after talks with B.C. gov. break down

Thousands of union members from B.C. General Employees' Union and other union groups rallied in Vancouver to push for what they call a fair deal for public servants. Talks between BCGEU and the government broke down almost immediately af...

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LeBlanc: Canada not dropping supply management in U.S. trade talks

After reports in the Globe and Mail that Canada was considering allowing more retail access for U.S. dairy as a potential concession in trade talks with the U.S., Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc reaffirmed to farmers that the supply manag...

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This bike park was built for the next generation of young riders

More than 200 children lined up for a spin at the park, located in Eastern Passage, N.S., which offers tracks for both beginners and seasoned riders ready to put their skills to the test on its ramps, rocks and winding curves.

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A look at Edmonton's new 'bike bus' initiative

Bike Bus Edmonton is a new community-led initiative that has launched its first 'bike bus'. The program offers a fun and social way for children to commute to school together.

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B.C. Girl Guides warn of online cookie scam

Cookie lovers be warned, a new online scam is overcharging and under-delivering for a popular treat. Fraudsters have been posing as Girl Guides cookie sellers on community forums and tricking people into paying for the non-existent sweets.

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Political violence concerns raised as Manitoba MLAs begin fall session

Concerns over political violence and public discourse dominated question period as MLAs returned to the Manitoba Legislature for the fall sitting. It comes after the constituency offices of two cabinet ministers were hit by fire in recen...

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Ottawa police K9 hangs up his vest after seven years of service

After some 49 dog years, K9 West is retiring with a special party celebrating his legacy. West was the Ottawa Police Service's first trauma support dog and during his career, he offered comfort to survivors and victims, and gave strength...

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Suspect in 2011 Valérie Leblanc killing appears in court

Stéphane Rivard was arrested on Tuesday in a 14-year-old cold case. He appeared remotely at a Gatineau, Que., courthouse to be charged with the first-degree murder of Valérie Leblanc.

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Wildfire forces hundreds of Kings County residents from their homes

A mandatory evacuation area has been expanded because of the threat of the Lake George wildfire. So far, more than 350 homes and cottages have been evacuated and the fire remains out of control.

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Fire at old Ogden Legion has residents hoping for speedy demolition

A fire in the early hours of Wednesday destroyed around a third of the former legion building in Ogden, which residents have been complaining about for more than a decade. A demolition order was issued for the building back in 2023 after...

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Alberta planning for new bitumen pipeline to northern B.C. coast

The Alberta government is applying to the federal Major Projects Office to get a new pipeline built to pump bitumen to the northern coast of B.C. It doesn't have a route planned yet or private sector partners.

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Why several TRC Calls to Action still unanswered

CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault asks Toronto Metropolitan University professor Eva Jewell to help explain why several Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action remain unanswered a decade later — and what it will take to make mo...

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Federal program housing asylum seekers in hotels ends

A federal government program providing housing for asylum seekers in hotels is ending, leaving many people looking for a place to live.

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As unemployment climbs, promise of grocery store jobs lures hundreds

When Food Basics said it was looking to hire 125 people for its new location in Ottawa's Barrhaven subdivision, hundreds applied.

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Africa Fashion exhibition celebrates diversity across 54 countries

The exhibition, organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, runs from Sept. 25 to Feb. 1 at Montreal’s McCord Stewart Museum — the only Canadian stop on its international tour.

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How a team of scientists assesses the environment of the Grand River

Research scientist Patty Gillis and her team are studying mussels in the Grand River near Brantford, Ont. As part of their work, they're also assessing the broader environment.

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Wildfire burning near Peachland, B.C., triples in size

A fast-growing wildfire burning near Peachland in B.C.’s Okanagan region has forced hundreds of people from their homes, and fire officials are warning strong winds could make the situation worse.

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Suggestion U.S. should re-examine travel pre-clearance raises eyebrows

With fewer Canadians going south of the border, U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra suggested that Washington should re-examine its pre-clearance process, prompting concerns from travellers.

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Quebec and Alberta now charge for COVID-19 shots

COVID-19 vaccines have started rolling out across Canada for high-risk groups, but in Quebec and Alberta people will have to pay up to $180 for the shot this year.

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Underdog Canada ready to fight for women’s rugby gold

Canada's women's rugby team is going for gold in their first world cup final match in nearly a decade, facing top-ranked England in front of a sold-out crowd in Twickenham, U.K.

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Penticton Vees make their debut in the Western Hockey League

The Penticton Vees made their debut in the Western Hockey League Thursday night. After decades of success with the British Columbia Hockey League, the team is now playing in the top level of major junior hockey in Canada.

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