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Nunavut MLAs set to vote Wednesday on whether to oust Premier P.J. Akeeagok

Mon, 2024-11-04 14:36

Aivilik MLA Solomon Malliki issued a notice of a motion during Monday's sitting of the Nunavut Legislative Assembly that he plans to bring a motion to have Akeeagok removed from his position.

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Jacques Villeneuve calls thieves of late father's bronze monument 'soulless idiots'

Mon, 2024-11-04 11:45

Jacques Villeneuve, the son of late Canadian Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, is lashing out at thieves who stole a bronze statue of his father from outside a Quebec museum in his honour, calling them "idiots."

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How a McMaster University class ring, lost in 1977 in the Atlantic Ocean off Barbados, made it home

Mon, 2024-11-04 11:34

In 1977, Morgan Perigo, a graduate of Hamilton's McMaster University, lost his class ring in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Barbados. Last month, free diver Alex Davis found it buried in the sand.

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Sarnia, Ont., puts faces to names — and names to houses — in fallen war heroes sign project

Mon, 2024-11-04 08:58

One of the project’s organizers says homes still stand at 172 of the addresses — and 120 of them are the original buildings. The other 80 or so soldiers are pegged to homes that no longer exist and are being marked in a park near the St. Clair River.

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B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals over contract dispute with foremen

Mon, 2024-11-04 06:33

Employers have locked out more than 700 unionized workers in the latest development in a labour dispute that the union says will shut down all ports in British Columbia until further notice.

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Candlelight vigil held to remember employee who died at Halifax Walmart

Mon, 2024-11-04 05:46

People gathered to light candles and say prayers Sunday night for the 19-year-old woman who was found dead at a Halifax Walmart.

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Poilievre calls on premiers to remove sales taxes on new homes under $1M

Mon, 2024-11-04 02:00

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Canada’s premiers to match his pledge to remove the federal sales tax on new homes under $1 million by doing the same with provincial sales taxes.

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With campaign in full swing, N.S. party leaders weigh in on exporting wind energy

Mon, 2024-11-04 02:00

Candidates in the provincial election can expect some tough questions around the construction of large wind farms that would generate green hydrogen for export.

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Students were told to be prepared to pay thousands to rent in St. John's. And they are

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:30

Documents obtained by CBC News through access to information legislation show that Memorial University — aware of a worsening housing crunch in St. John's — told some incoming students to have thousands of dollars ready for accommodations like hotels and Airbnb.

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Hundreds of Rogers, Bell and Telus customers angry prices can increase during contract

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

A Go Public investigation into telco contracts has prompted hundreds of frustrated customers from all the big providers to ask why contracts can have language that locks them in for two to three years while allowing prices to increase. A contract law expert says the CRTC should investigate.

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Doctors repeatedly disciplined for sexual abuse need stricter oversight, critics say

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

Health-care critics and legal experts are calling on the Ontario government to review its medical oversight system after CBC News uncovered a fourth alleged victim tied to a disgraced pediatrician who nevertheless remained employed for nearly 40 years in Toronto.

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Danielle Smith gave UCP policies they wanted. Members gave support she craved. Now what?

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

The premier's party base rewards her with a 91.5% leadership review, and some more gender and climate policy ideas they'll expect her to adopt.

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As Ontario eyes Crown land for renewable energy, parking lots seen as having 'untapped potential'

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

Ontario recently announced it would be looking to the north for new energy projects, specifically mentioning incentives to "unlock" Crown lands for renewable energy involving wind, solar and biomass. A company specializing in renewable energy says parking lots would be preferable for solar projects.

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Federal draft rules require oil and gas sector to cut emissions 35% below 2019 levels

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

The federal government unveiled draft regulations Monday that will impose a greenhouse gas cap on the oil and gas sector that limits emissions to 35 per cent below 2019 levels.

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Lower daycare fees are a game-changer. But federal plan to expand spaces still faces roadblocks, say experts

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

The journey to build a high-quality, affordable daycare system hasn't been without speed bumps. Daycare experts highlight obstacles they're facing as the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care agreements shift into the next phase.

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This Movember, what men should know about getting screened for prostate cancer

Mon, 2024-11-04 01:00

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with an estimated one in eight Canadian men expected to be diagnosed in their lifetimes. Experts say improved screening tools can help more accurately identify prostate cancer, improving mortality by identifying the disease sooner. 

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3 men charged after violent protests outside GTA Hindu temple, Sikh gurdwara

Sun, 2024-11-03 16:53

Three men have been charged after violence erupted between groups of protesters at a series of demonstrations in Brampton and Mississauga on Sunday, including outside a Hindu temple and Sikh gurdwara, Peel police say.

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Two tornadoes touch down in rare event for New Brunswick

Sun, 2024-11-03 14:33

Researchers say tornadoes in Harvey, Sheffield areas on Friday evening were record-breaking for the province.

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Canada Post, union talks ongoing with no strike notice but CUPW says it could be issued if talks break down

Sun, 2024-11-03 14:02

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers could have been in a legal strike position as of Sunday, after a cooling-off period in the contract talks ended the day before. The Crown corporation presented its latest offer last week, but failed to impress the union.

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