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Pickering restaurant manager charged after 16-year-old employee sexually assaulted: police

The manager of a Pickering restaurant has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving one of his employees, police say.

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Pickering restaurant manager charged after 16-year-old employee sexually assaulted: police

The manager of a Pickering restaurant has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving one of his employees, police say.

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Federal environment minister says no green tax on pickup trucks

Canada's environment minister says the Conservatives are spreading disinformation and ``fear mongering'' to score political points.

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N.W.T. pilot project ‘connecting with people’ on personal level without using police'We connect with people on a personal level... there's already a relationship there, we know everyone in our community and they know us,” says Dylan Steeves. The post N.W.T. pilot project ‘connecting with people’ on personal level without using police…

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Elon Musk’s Twitter bid prompts company to adopt ‘poison pill’ defence

Twitter said Friday its board of directors has unanimously adopted a "poison pill" defense in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's proposal to buy the company and take it private.

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Gas prices expected to rise across southern Ontario again Saturday: analyst

"We've never seen an increase on that magnitude in such a short period of time."

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COVID-19 treatment sotrovimab unlikely to protect against BA.2: Health Canada

Canada's federal drug regulator issued a notice to health-care professionals on Thursday indicating that sotrovimab will not likely work against the BA.2 variant.

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Kelowna Mounties investigating late night stabbing in Kelowna

A conflict occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Friday and RCMP Cpl. Tammy Lobb said that two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

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Raptors’ Barnes ready for first-ever playoff run

Scottie Barnes is excited to make his NBA playoffs debut.

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Video evidence shows chaotic sequence that led to B.C. mother’s death

Kelly Sandoval's relatives say they want people to see what really happened the day she was struck by a driver who has since pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death.

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18-year-old driver charged in collision that killed man

Police say on March 30, while vehicles were stopped for a train in the 800 block of Avenue W South, there was an altercation between two men.

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Over 900 civilian bodies found around Kyiv following withdrawal of Russian forces: police

Mariupol City Council said that locals reported seeing Russian troops digging up bodies buried in residential courtyards and not allowing new burials “of people killed by them.”

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Carey Price will make his season debut in Canadiens’ net against New York Islanders

Price, who hasn't played since the 2021 Stanley Cup final in July, has been recovering from knee surgery and paused his rehabilitation to enter the NHL's player assistance program.

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Woman escapes, man dies in house fire near Digby, N.S.

Smith’s Cove Fire Department chief Josh Snyder said when he arrived to the scene, it was "a fully involved structure," and the challenge was finding crews to help fight the fire.

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Mariupol civilians being ‘starved to death,’ says UN food chief

The head of the U.N. World Food Program said people are being ``starved to death'' in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

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‘Full circle’: After 7 years, the Roxy Theatre reopens its doors in Edmonton

It was a reopening for the ages Thursday night as, after seven long years, the Roxy Theatre reopened its doors and heart to Edmontonians.

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Teen charged with attempted murder after 19-year-old woman shot in Oshawa home

Durham Regional Police say a 17-year-old boy is facing several charges including attempted murder after allegedly discharging a firearm that struck a 19-year-old woman in Oshawa.

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76ers need Harden to deliver in postseason for title shot

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden says he's "ready to hoop."

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COVID-19 cases on the rise in the U.S. after two-month decline

Experts warn the coming COVID-19 wave - caused by Omicron subvariant BA.2 - will wash across the nation and push up hospitalizations in a growing number of states.

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COVID-19 lockdowns spread in China as infections rise

The closures are an embarrassment to the ruling Communist Party and a setback for official efforts to shore up slumping growth in the world's second-largest economy.

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Chinese truckers stranded for days by COVID-19 curbs: ‘I don’t want to drive anymore’

Hundreds of toll stations at exits from highways and highway service stations have been shut across China this month, official data has shown.

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Auston Matthews’ historic season: By the numbers

Auston Matthews firmly placed himself into franchise history books on Thursday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs centre achieved just the fifth 100-point season in franchise history.

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Russia has lost its Moskva warship in Ukraine. How will it impact Moscow’s war?

It's a bitter loss for the Russian military as the Moskva, though aging, was a symbol of the Crimea-based Black Sea Fleet and of Russian military pride.

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Woman dead after car struck utility pole in N.S., RCMP say

Nova Scotia police found a car that had struck a utility pole on a highway. A 27-year-old woman from Sackville, N.B., was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Review of Edmonton’s snow-removal program finds insufficient staff, equipment

City administration is presenting two options to increase the snow and ice removal program in Edmonton, after a review found insufficient staff and equipment to get the work done.

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The Ongoing History of New Music, episode 950: 18 bands who successfully changed lead singers

What do you do when you lose your lead singer? For some bands, that's a death sentence. For others, it's just the start of a new chapter.

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Mike Bossy, Canadian hockey icon and New York Islanders legend, dies at 65

Mike Bossy's death is the third loss from the New York Islanders dynasty this year after fellow Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gilles died in January and Jean Potvin died in March.

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152 Palestinians injured after clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site

Most of the Palestinian injuries were incurred by rubber bullets, stun grenades and beatings with police batons, the Palestine Red Crescent said on Friday.

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Man seriously injured after home shooting in Etobicoke: police

Emergency crews were called to Silverstone and Mount Olive drives in Etobicoke at around 2:24 a.m. Friday for reports of a shooting.

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With Shanghai locked down, China looks to help key sectors resume work

China's announcement comes as a growing number of business leaders and analysts warn that China's strict "zero-COVID" policy is triggering economic disruptions.

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En entrevue, le président du conseil d’administration de Fonds de croissance autochtone, Jean VincentEn entrevue par Zoom, Jean Vincent, le président du conseil d’administration de Fonds de croissance... The post En entrevue, le président du conseil d’administration de Fonds de croissance autochtone, Jean Vincent appeared first on APTN News.

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Patrick Lyoya’s family seeks charges, officer’s ID in fatal Grand Rapids shooting

A Michigan police officer fatally shot 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya in the head this month following a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Mattea Roach wins 8th ‘Jeopardy!’ game, racks up another $14K

Nova Scotia-born Mattea Roach won another $14,400 USD in Thursday night's Jeopardy! episode, dominating her competitors once again.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle visit queen for 1st time since giving up royal roles

The couple's office says they visited the 95-year-old queen, Harry's grandmother, Thursday on their way to the Netherlands to attend the Invictus Games.

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4-alarm fire breaks out at building on Toronto’s College Street

Fire officials said they were called to a commercial-residential mixed building on College Street just east of Grace Street in Little Italy at around 12:55 a.m. Friday.

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Wind warning issued for Toronto on Friday: Environment Canada

The agency says strong southwest winds gusting up to 70 km/h are forecasted to develop late in the morning on the Good Friday holiday.

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Spring storm that dumped heavy snow on Manitoba moves into Ontario

A fierce spring storm is taking aim at part of northwestern Ontario.

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Winnipeg football community shocked, angered after coach charged with sexual assault

Many in Winnipeg's football community are feeling a range of emotions, after a high school gym teacher and football coached was charged with sexual assault this week.

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N.S. NDP calls for seniors’ advocate, but group says it’s already doing the work

The Nova Scotia NDP has introduced legislation to create a seniors' advocate, but a group representing seniors in the province says it's already filling that role.

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Philadelphia hosts Toronto to begin playoffs

Toronto Raptors (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference)

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Oil Kings captain hoping to be in top form for playoffs after recent return from injury

Oil Kings captain Jake Neighbours is hoping to use the final weekend of the Western Hockey League's regular season to get himself into peak playing form in time for the playoffs.

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Calgary Flames miss chance to clinch playoff spot in 6-1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights

The Golden Knights rattled off six unanswered goals, including four in the second period at the Saddledome.

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Thompson RCMP search for missing 17-year-old

A 17-year-old boy in Thompson is missing and police are asking for help in the search.

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Suspected case of avian flu found in Manitoba birds

The province is investigating after a suspected case of avian influenza was found in Manitoba wild birds.

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Police seek tips about vehicle of interest in connection with southwest Edmonton shooting death

A man found dead at a southwest Edmonton home earlier this week was the victim of a homicide, according to police.

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Late surge pushes Sudbury Five past London Lightning

Jermaine Haley's big night was not enough for the Lightning in Sudbury.

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U.S. FDA approves 1st device to detect COVID-19 through breath samples

The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, the FDA said, and can be used in doctor's offices, hospitals and mobile testing sites.

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Maple Leafs explode with 7-3 thumping of Capitals

William Nylander, Michael Bunting and Ilya Mikheyev each scored twice, and Auston Matthews notched his 100th and 101st points with two assists in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 7-3 throttling of the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

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Saskatchewan man found guilty of killing ex-girlfriend loses appeal

Joseph “David” Caissie was sentenced to life in prison in January 2019 with no chance of parole for 25 years for first-degree murder and offering an indignity to a body.

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Surrey mayor’s public mischief trial to be held after October election

A court date has been set for Doug McCallum's trial on a charge of public mischief, for Oct. 31, two weeks after the Oct. 15 vote.

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Saskatoon firefighters sending equipment to Ukraine sister city

The city of Saskatoon is working with firefighters to help its sister city, Chernivtsi in Ukraine. They're holding a lunch at TCU Place to raise money to send over equipment.

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B.C.’s Celebration of Light is back after being cancelled twice during COVID-19

The Honda Celebration of Light returns to Vancouver this year after a two year hiatus due to COVID-19.

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Saskatchewan communities left with snowy mess to clean up after ‘historic’ storm

Southeastern communities like Estevan are left with a snowy mess to clean up after the 'historic' prairie snow storm that tampered through the town this week.

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Penticton, B.C. organizations mark six years since overdose public health declaration

On Thursday local organizations gathered together in Penticton, B.C. to raise awareness about addiction and honour those who have lost their lives to illicit drugs.

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Le gouvernement de la C.-B. a un plan pour répondre à la DNUDPA au bonheur de dirigeants autochtonesLes dirigeants autochtones de la Colombie-Britannique sont optimistes après que le gouvernement provincial ait annoncé... The post Le gouvernement de la C.-B. a un plan pour répondre à la DNUDPA au bonheur de dirigeants autochtones appeared first on APTN News.

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Instagram pro-eating disorder accounts reaching millions of users, many underage: report

The report found users as young as nine and 10 years old are part of the so-called "pro-eating disorder bubble," which generates over $290 million in revenue for Instagram.

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Budget is ‘a start’ to address housing, but a long road remains ahead says FSIN vice chief

‘There are investments with the Liberal government. We’re still calling for more, but at least we’re working with something.’ The post Budget is ‘a start’ to address housing, but a long road remains ahead says FSIN vice chief appeared first…

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Toronto man guilty of execution-style killing of Hamilton father

Justice Peter Bawden told the court, nearly three hours into reading his verdict, that he was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that this was a first-degree murder.

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Much to residents’ dismay, winter has returned to Regina

A trip through local neighbourhoods had all the signs of a mid-January day: snowblowers roaring, cars getting stuck in the snow and shovels back at their front porch command posts.

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Grieving parents, children mark sombre anniversary of B.C.’s opioid crisis

On April 14, 2016, the province declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency.

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Brooklyn subway shooting suspect to remain in custody, undergo psychiatric exam

The man charged with this week's mass shooting in a New York subway must remain in custody and undergo a psychiatric exam as he awaits trial.

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Potential strike looming for BC General Employees’ Union members

The union told Global News it will be consulting with its 33,000 members, educating them on potential options and a possible strike vote.

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Hundreds turn out for memorial to Vancouver firefighter felled by occupational cancer

Vancouver Fire Captain Steve Letourneau died at the age of 59 in June 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented his colleagues from honouring him until now.

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Iconic Edmonton establishment has the blues over patio problems with city

An iconic Edmonton establishment has the blues about its outdoor patio. The manager says city red tape is forcing its patio gates closed.

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Conservatives ban pre-paid credit cards after Poilievre camp warns of membership ‘fraud’

The Conservative Party reversed its position on pre-paid credit cards after the Poilievre camp suggested they could be used to fraudulently buy memberships – and eligible voters.

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COVID-19: Kingston, Ont. region top doctor urges caution over Easter long weekend

In his bi-weekly briefing Thursday, KFL&A's Medical Officer of Health spoke about practicing caution this long weekend, among other COVID-19 related topics.

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Bombers sign former Ticats leading receiver Jalen Saunders

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed former Hamilton Ticat and NFL receiver Jalen Saunders who hasn't played a game in well over three years.

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6th anniversary of B.C. drug crisis met with calls for rapid access to safer supply

Since B.C. declared a public health emergency over the deadly tainted drug supply, more than 9,400 people have lost their lives, more than one in five of them last year alone.

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Edmonton Elks sign defensive back drafted by New Orleans Saints in 2019

The Edmonton Elks announced Thursday that the club has signed a defensive back who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Vernon, B.C. traffic stop results in arrests, seizure of gun, ammunition

The 38-year old Vernon man, known to police, remains in custody and will appear in court later today.

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Dream luxury car purchase turns into a nightmare for Calgary woman

Calgary woman warns others after a luxury car buying experience turns into a nightmare full of repair issues.

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Belleville, Ont. man taking part in 18th consecutive Boston Marathon

Just six months after Belleville's Boyd Kalnay had open-heart surgery for a previously undiagnosed heart condition, he will run his 18th Boston Marathon Monday.

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Winnipeg to hold special council meeting to approve funds for snow clearing: councillor

Public works chair Coun. Matt Allard says council will hold a special meeting to authorize extra spending for snow removal to deal with the fallout from the spring storm.

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Toronto police seek to identify suspect wanted in connection with sexual assault

Police are seeking to identify a suspect wanted in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Toronto.

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Public inquest to be held into death of Fishing Lake First Nation man shot by police

A public inquest into the 2019 death of Lucien Silverquill from the Fishing Lake First Nation, who was fatally shot by police, will take place in Yorkton, Sask. beginning in May.

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Alberta Treaty Hockey Games hit the ice

The Alberta Treaty Hockey Games is home to 108 First Nation teams from across the province, competing at seven different arenas within southern Alberta.

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Toronto artist invites Canadians to write letters in memory of ‘Our London Family’

June 6, 2022 marks the one-year anniversary of the vehicle attack that killed the Afzaal family, leaving 9-year-old Fayez the lone survivor.

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Federal government gives additional $750 million for Canadian superclusters

Protein Industries Canada already has 45 projects, valued at more than $480 million underway across the country.

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Whistleblowers need better protection in Saskatchewan: report

The public interest disclosure commissioner outlined a number of ways the government can work to assure public sector employees can file complaints without fear of reprisal.

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Saskatchewan ombudsman renews call for apology from Extendicare in latest annual report

Mary McFadyen noted an apology is not an admission of guilt in Saskatchewan, and called on the corporation to reach out to all of the families of those lost in the outbreak.

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Odelia Quewezance granted day parole after spending 30 years in prisonParole Board of Canada denies full parole for Saulteaux woman. The post Odelia Quewezance granted day parole after spending 30 years in prison appeared first on APTN News.

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Thin blue line removal on hold in Calgary as talks continue

The Calgary Police Service, commission and two police associations are planning talks next week to address the thin blue line patch impasse and deeper issues of distrust.

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Police investigating after 10 dead puppies found in Toronto parking lot

According to police, officers responding to an animal complaint in Toronto found the bodies of 10 puppies that were approximately four months old.

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7 kids treated for exposure after hot sauce allegedly smeared on Port Moody playground

Port Moody police are investigating after they say someone apparently deliberately smeared hot sauce on a children's playground.

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Montreal tenants fighting new landlord over right to keep animals

Tenants living at an apartment building in NDG say their new landlord is being abusive by insisting they get rid of their animals even though they've had them for years.

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Two First Nations in Ontario to start environmental assessments in Ring of FireMarten Falls First Nation and Wabasse of Webequie First Nation announce next step in building road corridor linking First Nations to economic prosperity. The post Two First Nations in Ontario to start environmental assessments in Ring of Fire appeared first…

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BC SPCA provides temporary shelters for animals displaced by Gastown fire

The BC SPCA is offering free, temporary shelters for residents displaced by the Winters Hotel fire. The shelters will be provided until the pet owners find an alternate home.

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National assembly posthumously honours Montreal man killed in ferris wheel accident

The ceremony was held in the auditorium of Riley Valcin's former high school in the Montreal North borough, École Secondaire Henri-Bourassa.

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This was a big week for baseball in Kingston

The Premier Baseball League has expanded to nine teams. The Kingston Jr. Ponies have decided to join the top minor league in the province.

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Virtual doctor visits will resume in Saskatchewan as officials sign $4.8M contract

A virtual health care app is back after being discontinued in December. A partnership with the Sask. government will soon offer access for health-care providers and patients.

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Brampton school ditches Sir John A. Macdonald’s name, honours Indigenous elder

A Brampton public school changed its name to 'the Water Walker’ in Ojibwe, to honour water rights advocate Josephine Mandamin instead of Sir John A. Macdonald.

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Key Ville-Marie exit in Montreal to remain closed until the summer

Exit No. 4, de la Montagne, off of the A720 East will remain closed until the end of spring as work crews rebuild this section of the Ville-Marie tunnel.

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What’s open, what’s closed in Winnipeg over the Easter long weekend

A number of Winnipeg businesses, civic services and attractions will be closed and/or changing their hours due to the Good Friday and Easter holidays.

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Canada’s emissions plummeted during 1st year of COVID-19 pandemic

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions plummeted to their lowest level in almost three decades in 2020 as pandemic restrictions kept cars off the road and grounded airplanes.

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Hillsborough, N.B. gets new grocery store after going without for more than 2 years

After two and a half years of very limited options for local groceries, Hillsborough will have a new grocery store opening in late May.

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Proceeds from Hamilton brewer’s lager earmarked for Ukraine refugee agency

A Dundas-based brewer has released a limited run of a lager beer that will contribute $4 from every four-pack to the United Nations Refugee Agency.

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Quebec doctors warn language Bill 96 could hurt patient care

Bill 96 would require public service providers to communicate exclusively in French with new immigrants beginning six months after their arrival.

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Russia’s Moskva warship sinks after fire, marking major setback in Ukraine war

Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the vessel with missiles, while Russia acknowledged a fire aboard the Moskva but no attack.

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Police pull over speeding driver, charge 3 people after seizing loaded handgun, drugs

Three men face multiple charges after Morse RCMP stopped them for speeding and through investigation, police seized a loaded handgun and drugs.

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Toronto police seek to identify suspect after woman assaulted on TTC subway

In a press release, Toronto police said a man 'spit twice' on a woman while riding a TTC subway on Feb. 25, travelling westbound from Broadview Station.

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Canadian experts say easier access to COVID-19 booster shots is needed

Easier access to COVID-19 vaccine boosters could be a way of addressing the plateauing rates of Canadians getting the shot, public health and immunology experts say.

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Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Etobicoke parking lot: police

Toronto police said the collision was reported just before 4 p.m. in the area of Royal York and Weston Wood roads, north of Eglinton Avenue.

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Woodstock, Ont. police charge trio in kidnapping and robbery investigation

Police allege a woman was kidnapped from the London area early Sunday and taken to a home in Woodstock where she and another man were assaulted and forcibly confined.

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Winter storm warning lifted for Winnipeg: Environment Canada

Snowfall warnings remain in effect for much of central Manitoba.

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‘Absolutely horrifying’: Freeland promises justice for sexual violence victims in Ukraine

The deputy prime minister told reporters Thursday that Canada is committed to seeking justice for the victims alleging sexual violence by Russian soldiers.

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Raptors guard VanVleet “feeling a lot better”

If a long Raptors post-season run depends on having Fred VanVleet at his best, the sight of the all-star guard in street clothes in Toronto's last three games of the regular-season wasn't reassuring.

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2nd Calgary man charged in deadly Douglasdale fire

The arrest was made in addition to the arrest of Justin Angus Bouche on March 24. Both suspects will next appear in court later this month.

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Kingston-area politicians announce support for CPC leadership candidates

As Conservative leadership campaigning continues across the country, two local Tory politicians have announced who they will be supporting in the leadership race.

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Elon Musk wants Twitter to be ‘the platform for free speech.’ What about misinformation?

Falsehoods are 70 per cent more likely to be retweeted on Twitter than facts, according to a 2018 study. Elon Musk, however, want to increase free speech on the platform.

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Toronto’s commemoration of fatal van attack to be held virtually again

The Yonge Street Tragedy Commemoration Committee says there will be a broadcast at 1:15 p.m. on April 23.

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Ontario’s cannabis store openings slow as legal pot’s share of sales up: OCS

Ontario's cannabis distributor says the number of pot shop openings is still growing but at a slower pace than previously seen.

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Portage Diversion, Red River Floodway to be shut down as water recedes

According to the province, officials believe use of the Portage Diversion and Red River Floodway can be discontinued for the time being.

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COVID-19: Cases in B.C. hospitals up 43 per cent since mid-March

There were 364 cases in hospital up 40 in the past week, including 36 cases in ICU, a drop of two since last Thursday.

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‘My son does not deserve to be one of those statistics’: Mom appeals human rights complaint dismissal

A mother who filed a human rights complaint on behalf of her disabled 12-year-old son after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted is moving to appeal the dismissal of that complaint.

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Ontario’s top doctor to recommend extending COVID-19 mask mandate for hospitals, transit

Premier Ford said earlier on Thursday he would have ``no problem'' extending the remaining mask mandates beyond the current expiry date of April 27 if that's what Moore recommends.

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Former Alberta justice minister admits to contract with political fixer

Wallace said Denis told him he wanted to trace sources in a story about whether the size of Denis's 2021 wedding reception broke COVID-19 protocols.

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Canada-wide warrant issued for suspect wanted in connection with assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri

Police say one suspect has been arrested in connection with the assault of a woman who was later abducted in Wasaga Beach earlier this year.

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Niagara’s top doc ‘open’ to mask mandate but effectiveness questionable if not ‘provincewide’

Niagara's acting medical officer and Niagara Falls' mayor suggest a regional mask mandate likely has little effectiveness if other Ontarians are not subject to the same rules.

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Feedlot operators continue to deal with worker shortage

Many feedlot operators have been struggling to fill positions and it’s hoped some new support can help these operators retain staff.

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Ride-sharing app says insurance rules keeping it off New Brunswick streets

Uride founder Cody Ruberto says he has 300 interested drivers in the Fredericton area — but only 10 have been able to secure insurance.

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FC Edmonton making the most of difficult circumstances

Looking for new ownership and relying on other teams to help pay the bills, FC Edmonton is a bare-bones outfit this season.

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Kingstonians prepare to celebrate Easter amid 6th COVID-19 wave

Despite the sixth wave of COVID-19, this Easter weekend marks the first holiday since most pandemic restrictions were lifted in Ontario.

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Bahamas announced as headliner for Saskatchewan Jazz Festival

The ticketed lineup for the 35th SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival will be announced throughout April 14 to 26.

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Calgary street sweepers ready to roll starting Monday

Calgary street sweeping is set to start Monday and will continue through the end of June, with crews removing debris like gravel from 16,000 kilometres of roads.

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2022 Calgary Stampede Princess crowned

Jenna Peters joins her counterpart, newly-crowned First Nations Princess Sikapinakii Low Horn as the 2022 Stampede Royalty.

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Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs appoints a new temporary leader

The assembly is to meet with chiefs next month for a vote on whether Arlen Dumas should continue in his position.

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Museum London launches 12th annual UPwithART

Museum London in London, Ont. has officially launched its 12th annual UPwithART campaign.

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Police investigate after 31-year-old Toronto man found dead

In a press release, Toronto police said officers were called to the Harbour Street and York Street area on Wednesday just after 5 p.m.

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New COVID-19 hospitalizations rise, 5 deaths reported in Manitoba

This marks the third week in a row the province has reported a rise in the number of new COVID-19 hospitalizations.

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Officers capture moment puppy is pulled from debris after Russian shelling

The dog, and its 77-year-old owner, miraculously survived the heavy shelling and had the sweetest reunion.

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Easter 2022: What’s open and closed in London, Ont.

Many restaurants and bars will be open through the long weekend, as will movie theatres and some other recreational hot spots, however, malls will be closed.

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COVID-19: N.S. reports 14 deaths, almost 7,000 new cases in latest report

Nova Scotia also saw 72 new hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in what is now a sixth wave as the pandemic continues to impact the province.

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Republican Party withdraws from ‘biased’ U.S. commission on presidential debates

The Republican National Committee said the group that has run the debates for decades was biased and refused to enact reforms.

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London Health Sciences Centre reports strained resources, urges caution heading into long weekend

There are 321 staff at LHSC off with COVID-19 and around the same number are off because they are a close contact.

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A man bought an NFT for $2.9M, then listed it for $48M. The top bid was less than $280

Sina Estavi listed the NFT of Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's first tweet for USD$48 million. The tweet from 2006 reads, "just setting up my twttr."

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Waterloo Police Chief Bryan Larkin announces retirement

Waterloo Regional Police Chief Bryan Larkin says he is retiring after 31 years in uniform and nearly eight years as the top cop.

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Okanagan weather: Sunshine returns for Easter weekend

Sunshine returns to the Okanagan weather forecast for Easter weekend with a slight chance of sprinkles as highs linger in double digits.

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COMMENTARY: As two by-elections loom in B.C., one will prove more exciting than the other

Premier John Horgan will have six months to call a by-election once Stephanie Cadieux formally resigns and you can be sure the NDP is searching for a top-notch candidate.

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Court rules New Brunswick lieutenant governor must be bilingual

Court of Queen's Bench chief justice says that striking down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's appointment of Brenda Murphy would create a constitutional and legislative crisis.

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Mosque attacker in Mississauga said he was there to ‘kill terrorists’: imam

A leader of a mosque in Mississauga, Ont., alleges a man who attacked congregants with an axe and bear spray last month hated Muslims.

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E-biker rider in Peterborough seriously injured following collision: police

The collision occurred at the intersection of Sherbrooke and Stewart streets.

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Corporate tax hike could have ‘unintended consequences,’ says TD CEO

CEO Bharat Masrani said that the federal government has chosen to ``single-out'' the Canadian banking sector with this measure.

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Portage la Prairie man wanted in the killing of his family had been in police custody: RCMP

Police now say Trevis McLeod was released from custody in the hours after his family was killed due to an initial lack of evidence.

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Ontario ‘well into’ sixth wave of the pandemic: COVID-19 Science Advisory Table

"It is uncertain yet, whether the current plateau will remain or be followed by an increase after the holidays, or a decrease," the document reads.

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New contemporary art gallery featured in Châteauguay car rental business

For a little over a week, international artist Detlef Gotzens has transformed the small space used as a waiting room into a colourful art gallery.

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What is open and closed in Montreal over the Easter long weekend

While public health officials remind people to remain cautious amid rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, unlike last year, private Easter gatherings aren't prohibited.

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Wolastoqey chiefs want return of Indigenous artifacts from New Brunswick Museum

The six chiefs of the Wolastoqey Nation called on Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn to begin the process of returning the unspecified artifacts.

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Premier Doug Ford says he would extend some remaining mask mandates if recommended by top doc

Ontario's premier says he would have "no problem" extending the remaining mask mandates beyond the end of the month, if recommended by the province's top doctor.

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Brampton high school evacuated after ‘chemical spray’ released: police

In a series of tweets Thursday, Peel Regional police said the incident occurred at around 11:31 a.m.

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Ontario invests $1B for Scarborough Health Network infrastructure updates

The Ontario government has announced it is investing over $1 billion in "several" major redevelopment and expansion projects for Scarborough Health Network.

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How to maintain your pandemic saving habits as you return to the office

Personal finance experts weigh in on how to avoid falling into old pandemic spending habits as you return to the office.

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Oreo-maker, Nestle, Pepsi face pushback from staff over doing business with Russia

Oreo-maker, Nestle, and Pepsi face staff defections in Ukraine and pushback from workers in eastern Europe angered by the companies' decisions to maintain some business in Russia.

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Lindsay man claims $100,000 prize on lottery scratch ticket: OLG

'I'm still in shock and I feel so blessed. It doesn't feel real,' said Lindsay's Michael Tran after winning the top prize on an OLG Instant Crossword Tripler scratch ticket.

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BC Ferries vessel suffers hydraulic failure ahead of busy long weekend travel

The Queen of Oak Bay left Horseshoe Bay for Nanaimo just after 8 p.m. Wednesday but began to experience mechanical issues partway through its journey.

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ANALYSIS: Samberg shines for Jets in late-season audition

Instead of feeling sorry for himself or his lot in life, Samberg dug in and focused on his recovery, and put in the work to ensure he could return to action as quickly as possible.

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‘Game of Thrones’ actor arrested for sexually explicit communication with minor

Actor Joseph Gatt was arrested by the LAPD's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force after police received a tip about his alleged illegal behaviour involving a minor.

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Montreal Alouettes invite university coaches to attend training camp

The Alouettes said Bishop's, Concordia, Laval, McGill, the University of Montreal and the Blitz have all accepted their offer to send two coaches to camp.

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RVH declares gastrointestinal outbreak at satellite unit in Barrie, Ont.

The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is reporting a gastrointestinal outbreak.

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Avian flu outbreak confirmed in the North Okanagan, investigation continues

'The deputy chief veterinarian has issued an order requiring all commercial poultry flocks in the province with more than 100 birds to be moved indoors until the migration ends.'

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115 charges laid following drug trafficking operation in Calgary

Calgary police have charged 22 people with 115 criminal charges in relation to a drug trafficking operation at CTrain stations across the city.

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Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard: Depp’s longtime friend gets emotional, says ‘It’s not right’

Johnny Depp's longtime friend and neighbour Isaac Baruch testified that he did not see any signs of abuse on Amber Heard.

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Montreal’s Arcade Fire to replace Foo Fighters as Osheaga headliner

The music festival says the Montreal-based band are a fitting addition to their 15th anniversary lineup, noting the 'hometown heroes' put on a memorable Osheaga set in 2010.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of helicopter strike in cross-border attack

Russia's defence ministry on Wednesday said the continuation of "sabotage and attacks" by Ukrainian forces could trigger strikes on Kyiv.

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Quebec adds 26 new COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations surpass 2,150

Pandemic-related hospitalizations stood at 2,154 for Quebec, including a double-digit jump for people who are now in the intensive care unit because of COVID-19.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads guilty to forcibly touching woman in 2018

The actor, who had previously pleaded not guilty to all sexual misconduct charges, also admitted to inappropriately touching two other women at nightclubs in 2018 and 2019.

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B.C. Ukrainian woman fearful for grandparents trapped in Mariupol

A B.C. Ukrainian woman is growing increasingly worried after losing contact with her grandparents in the besieged port city of Mariupol more than a month ago.

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Ontario First Nations announce new step in Ring of Fire road building

Two northern Ontario First Nations say they are taking another step toward all-season road access to potential mining sites in the Ring of Fire.

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Police alert car owners catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Southern Ontario

Over the past week, Halton Regional Police (HRPS) and OPP in Brant, Norfolk and Haldimand County have reported spikes in thefts related to the exhaust devices.

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Amazon not adding crypto as payment option anytime soon, CEO says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy also said it might be possible to sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on its e-commerce platform and expects NFTs to continue to grow "significantly."

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April blizzard wreaks havoc on Manitoba air travellers, public transit users

The RCMP are warning Manitobans to stay off the roads into the night as conditions are expected to worsen into Thursday morning.

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Supreme Court of Canada rejects Nova Scotia’s appeal of disabilities case

A ruling by the N.S. Court of Appeal said the failure to offer "meaningful" access to housing care for people with disabilities amounted to a violation of their basic rights.

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What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Easter long weekend

A number of businesses and services in Peterborough will be following altered schedules over the Easter long weekend beginning with Good Friday.

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Drugs, loaded handgun seized during traffic stops in Peterborough County: OPP

OPP officers laid drug and other charges following unrelated searches of vehicles on Hwy 115 in Cavan-Monaghan Township and on Television Road in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township.

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Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic seeks unity in 2022 ‘state of city’ address

'Look for the things that unite us, rather than divide us,' said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic in his 2022 state of the city address.

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Ukrainian girl, 9, pens letter to mom who died: ‘We will meet in heaven’

The letter is a heartbreaking illustration of the loss experienced by the Ukrainian people.

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Federal budget pledges supply chain fix- but experts say it’s not enough

The extra money laid out in the budget is sure to help, but what's needed most is a cohesive approach to the overall flow of goods into and out of the country, experts say.

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Vernon, B.C. to bring multi-million-dollar pool plan to referendum

'Vernon city council has confidence in the outcomes of the master plan and feasibility study processes,' reads the press release stating the city's intentions.

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Russia contains fire on Moskva warship as Ukraine claims missile strike

Ukraine's southern military command said on Thursday that it hit the Moskva with a Neptune anti-ship cruise missile, a claim Russia has rejected.

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Policing advocate says staffing near ‘crisis levels’ as mental health claims rise

Officer wellbeing is a growing concern at the Halifax Regional Police service, according to the president of the local policing association, and it started before COVID-19.

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Toronto Mayor John Tory tests positive for COVID-19

The mayor tested positive Thursday morning, but did test negative on Wednesday morning.

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Whitemud Drive reopens following serious two-vehicle collision Wednesday

Edmonton police are investigating a serious two-vehicle collision that closed a portion of Whitemud Drive on Wednesday evening at the Quesnell Bridge.

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$300K in damage following apartment fire on Upper Gage Avenue in Hamilton

Fire chief Dave Cunliffe says the much of the damage at the seniors building was confined to just a single unit and is smoke-related.

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L’enquête portant sur une femme mohawk qui a été piétinée par un cheval de police est ferméeL’organisme civil de l’Ontario qui enquête sur la brutalité policière a fermé son enquête portant... The post L’enquête portant sur une femme mohawk qui a été piétinée par un cheval de police est fermée appeared first on APTN News.

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Firefighters battle blaze at T.D. Baker School in south Edmonton

Just before midnight, a fire broke out at T.D. Baker School in the area of 17 Avenue and Mill Woods Road East.

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Mattea Roach earns another $20,000 on Jeopardy!, winning streak at 7 games

In Wednesday's Jeopardy! episode, the Nova Scotia-born won another $20,401 USD, racking up $168,401 USD in her seven-game streak, or just over $211,100 CAD.

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Canadians to gather for Easter, Passover. How safe is it amid 6th COVID-19 wave?

Despite little COVID-19 restrictions, some religious leaders say there will still be safety precautions for gatherings amid Canada's sixth wave.

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Burrows Avenue bungalow that was damaged in 2021 fire goes up in flames again Wednesday

The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said the Burrows Avenue home had also suffered significant damage in a previous fire last May.

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Staying home during Manitoba storm may have saved lives, officials say

Call volumes for rural services were much lower than anticipated during the blizzard — and proactive road closures and being prepared may have saved lives.

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Strong winds expected for London and Middlesex area on Thursday

Strong winds have prompted Environment Canada to issue a special weather statement for the London and Middlesex area Thursday.

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Russia could move nuclear arms to Baltic Sea if Finland, Sweden join NATO: Putin ally

Dmitry Medvedev said that should Sweden and Finland join NATO, then Russia would have to strengthen its land, naval and air forces in the Baltic Sea.

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Pfizer booster for kids 5 to 11 helps protect against Omicron variant, company says

Pfizer and BioNTech said the data reinforces potential function of a third dose of the vaccine in maintaining high levels of protection against the virus in this age group.

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Canada deploying troops to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees

Ottawa has prioritized Ukraine immigration applications and made a special program that lets Ukrainian citizens and their families come to Canada to work or study for three years.

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‘What happened to…?’ looks back at Asian giant hornets, Jamaican Olympic bobsled team

On this special episode of What happened to…? Erica Vella provides an update on stories she covered on season two of the podcast including the Olympic Jamaican bobsled team.

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Woman critically injured after hit-and-run in downtown Toronto

Emergency crews were called to Spadina Avenue and King Street at around 3:15 a.m. on Thursday for reports of a pedestrian-involved collision.

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‘What a hypocrisy’: Afghan journalist wants Canada to reunite him with his family

As Canada rushes to help Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion, many Afghan refugees worry the plight of their family members is being forgotten.

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Should you rent or buy a home? Why that calculation might be changing

Some Canadians have been questioning whether they can — or should — take the plunge from renting a home to buying one. Here's what the experts say.

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What’s open and closed Good Friday, Easter Monday in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara region

Here’s a list of some things to know regarding what will and not be operating in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region.

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Princeton, B.C. mayor ‘optimistic’ town will receive financial assistance soon

The town is in desperate need of funding to complete several infrastructure repairs.

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Celebration of life held for Shaw Communications founder and philanthropist JR Shaw

JR Shaw was celebrated as a passionate family man, business leader and philanthropist at a special gathering on Wednesday.

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Here’s why Russia is after Mariupol — and why it may not be the game changer it once was

Experts say capturing the Ukrainian port city, while achieving a strategic goal, is now much more about giving Vladimir Putin a symbolic victory.

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Wolfe Island ferry halted after disturbance on the island

Rush hour was slow at the Wolfe Island ferry docks in Kingston as police dealt with an incident involving a man with a chainsaw on the island side.

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Omicron XE variant: Here is what we know about this COVID hybrid strain

Canada has detected six cases of the XE recombinant variant of Omicron. It is estimated to be more transmissible than the BA.2 subvariant.

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Woman dead after two-vehicle collision in Brampton: police

One woman is dead and another is in hospital following a collision in Brampton.

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Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Janarion Grant, two others

The Blue Bombers signed three players on Wednesday, including returner/receiver Janarion Grant.

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Leasing a vehicle? Consider your options before handing back the keys

Ongoing supply chain issues, the semi-conductor chip shortage and pandemic-related factory shutdowns have contributed to inventory shortages for both new and used vehicles.

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London takes final clash with Kitchener before they meet in the playoffs

The London Knights picked up their first April victory and captured the season series against their first-round opponent.

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B.C. summer camp for kids with chronic illnesses faces staff shortages

The Mission, B.C., summer camp for kids with life-threatening and chronic illnesses is among the many businesses struggling to find workers as the pandemic continues.

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Canadians detained in Dominican Republic after packages of presumed cocaine found on aircraft

According to the release, nine Canadians, one person from India and another from the Dominican Republic are "being questioned to determine their possible involvement."

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‘A child doesn’t just break his leg by accident’: FSIN and Soosay family seeking answers

Mother Teelay Soosay says her son Tobias was doing very well when she visited on April 4, but when she returned to the hospital on April 7, the baby boy was in a full leg cast.

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Calgary teens ‘really excited’ to offer bike repairs to neighbourhood

High school students train with veteran bike mechanics: 'it's great, because it will promote people to use bikes instead of cars'

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Simpcw Nation signs the first co-created child welfare agreement in B.C.The Tcwesétmentem agreement will integrate the First Nations practices, traditions and laws in child welfare decisions with their families. The post Simpcw Nation signs the first co-created child welfare agreement in B.C. appeared first on APTN News.

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Man on trial for role in U.S. Capitol riot says he was following Trump’s orders

Dustin Byron Thompson's defense team is the first to argue that Trump and those connected to him were responsible for the actions of the mob that day.

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Councillors decide not to expand road access to southeast Edmonton community

City councillors have decided not to expedite increased road access to a southeast Edmonton community where people have raised safety concerns.

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Edmonton Oilers move on to Nashville after rough night in Minnesota

The Edmonton Oilers are in Nashville looking to bounce back from a lopsided loss.

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‘They helped us find peace’: Ukrainian refugee family safe in Kelowna, B.C.

Social media is playing an important role in connecting Ukrainian refugees with community members, according to a local non-profit.

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Saskatchewan collected 241 guns during gun amnesty program

The Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police took almost 250 guns off the streets of Saskatoon, thanks to the annual gun amnesty program.

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Canadian Western Agribition reports $321K loss in 2021

The Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced on Wednesday that they are dealing with an operating loss of $321,000 from its 2021 event.

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Gas prices expected to rise by 11 cents in Ontario over next 2 days, analyst says

In an email to Global News, McTeague said gas prices will rise in the province by six cents on Thursday, and another five cents on Friday.

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Prairie storm continues to blow through southeastern Saskatchewan

Several highways are closed and many others are deemed as not recommended for travel as the historic Prairie storm continues in the southeastern corner of the province.

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Rural Manitobans weathering spring snowstorm

The spring storm is presenting its own set of challenges in rural Manitoba.

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Saskatchewan mayors vote to put aside seat on councils for eldersSaskatchewan mayors have voted in favour of a resolution that may see cities and towns... The post Saskatchewan mayors vote to put aside seat on councils for elders appeared first on APTN News.

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Vancouver mayor proposes hiking empty homes tax to 5%

Vancouver's empty homes tax first took effect in 2017 at one per cent of a home's assessed value, was tripled to three per cent in the 2021 tax year.

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WestJet brings back former executive to helm budget carrier Swoop

The WestJet Group says it has hired Bob Cummings to reprise his role as president of discount subsidiary Swoop.

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Toronto police won’t enforce some on-street parking bylaws over Easter weekend

In a press release Wednesday, the force said its parking enforcement unit will not be following on-street parking bylaws on April 15, April 17 and April 18.

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Victim found with life-threatening injuries after firearm call in City of Kawartha Lakes: OPP

On Tuesday evening officers responded to a disturbance call involving a firearm at a rural address about 27 kilometres northwest of Lindsay.

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Black man fatally shot from behind by Michigan police officer while on ground, video shows

Police in Grand Rapids, Mich., released four videos showing the shooting of Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop that was recorded by a passenger in Lyoya's car.

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Canadian Human Rights Commission says inquiry on sexual violence in prisons needed

Chief commissioner says the CHRC is ``deeply concerned'' by reports about sexual coercion, violence and abuse in federal correctional institutions.

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Canadian director and producer Jean-Marc Vallée died of natural causes: family

In a statement released Wednesday, his family says a coroner has concluded Vallée died of a "fatal cardiac arrhythmia secondary to severe coronary atherosclerosis."

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Strong winds expected for parts of southern Ontario Thursday as cold front moves through

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for parts of southern Ontario, warning of strong winds on Thursday.

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‘It was one of the most powerful moments of my life’: Mother and daughter dancers from Yukon reflect on Rome experience

Marilyn Yadułtin Jensen and daughter Guna lent cultural support to AFN delegates. The post ‘It was one of the most powerful moments of my life’: Mother and daughter dancers from Yukon reflect on Rome experience appeared first on APTN News.

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Who is Ukraine’s Azov Battalion, the ‘ultra-nationalist’ group claiming chemical weapon attacks?

Militia group has been fighting Russian-backed forces for years, but have been accused of harbouring white supremacist and neo-Nazi beliefs.

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Why some Halifax businesses are keeping COVID-19 measures in place

Some small businesses in Nova Scotia are forging on with COVID-19 protective measures, as rising case numbers prompt workforce shortages.

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Global Edmonton anchor Gord Steinke announces retirement

Global Edmonton anchor Gord Steinke has announced his retirement after 30 years of bringing the news to Edmontonians. His last day with Global Edmonton will be in August.

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Manitoba announces closure of COVID-19 testing sites and updates stance on booster shots for teens

Per the National Advisory Committee on Immunization's recommendations, Manitoba Health is updating who should be offered booster shots.

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Person dead after being pulled from water in Brampton

Police said emergency crews were called to the area of Torbram Road and Bovaird Drive shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Arenas in Oakwood, Little Britain hit with graffiti: City of Kawartha Lakes OPP

Graffiti has been found twice at arenas in Oakwood and Little Britain in the past two weeks, Ontario Provincial Police said.

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Black balloons honour to be on display honouring Okanagan residents who died of overdose

This acknowledgment, in which Interior Health hopes private businesses will also take part, is for all who have died and is a reflection of international Black Balloon Day.

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Concert in honour of Cindy Devine takes the stage in London, Ont. Thursday

The 35-year-old mother from St. Thomas' life ended in tragedy when she was killed in a two-vehicle collision on the afternoon of Oct. 2, 2020.

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Saskatchewan resident wins record $70M lottery thanks to Alberta-bought ticket

The winning ticket for the April 1 Lotto Max draw was sold in Alberta — somewhere outside of Edmonton and Calgary — and up until now, the winner remained a mystery.

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COVID-19: Peterborough area risk index shifts to ‘very high’ following 2 new deaths, 32 hospitalized

Three new outbreaks were declared since Monday: at two congregate living facilities and at St. John's Centre retirement home.

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Staff report recommends suspending City of Hamilton vaccination policy

If approved, the suspension of the policy would eliminate the threat of termination as of June 1, for more than 500 municipal employees in Hamilton.

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Bank of Canada hiked interest rates to ‘forcefully’ tame inflation. Will it work?

The Bank of Canada took a big step in raising interest rates on Wednesday, but how long will it take before rampant inflation starts to cool off?

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Portage la Prairie homicide suspect last seen at Millennium Library in Winnipeg: RCMP

RCMP say Trevis McLeod has been seen in several locations in Winnipeg this week.