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• ‘A piece of it is saving our youth’: JR All Native Tournament kicks off in Nanaimo

  20-03-2023 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The JR All Native Tournament is underway in Nanaimo this week. Hosted by Snuneymuxw First Nation the tournament provides a much needed outlet for youth.
  
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• Eastern Townships high school facing multiple sexual violence complaints

  20-03-2023 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of parents and students are calling out Massey-Vanier High School in the Eastern Townships, accusing it of failing to protect students from sexual harassment.
  
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• 'Everyone's devastated': Friends say neuroscientist, 31, missing in Old Montreal fire

  20-03-2023 23:23 via montreal.ctvnews.ca
  
  A 31-year-old neuroscientist is believed to be among the six people missing after a massive fire in Old Montreal last week. An Wu was staying at the heritage building on Place d'Youville to attend a conference, according to friends and family.
  
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• Sikh community calls for hate-crime investigation after group assault of international student in Kelowna

  20-03-2023 23:14 via cbc.ca
  
  People from Kelowna, B.C.'s Sikh community are calling for an attack on a young international student to be investigated as a hate crime after a group of people allegedly punched and kicked the student at a bus stop and tore off his turban.
  
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• Alberta-imported kids pain meds finally in the province

  20-03-2023 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Minister Jason Copping said Parol, the Turkey-made kids acetaminophen, has been distributed to pharmacies provincewide.
  
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• Rogersville, N.B. residents worried co-op losing liquor contract could lead to closure

  20-03-2023 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Rogersville Co-op will be losing its contract as an NB Liquor agency store in June after losing the bid to renew it.
  
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• Edmonton Police Service announces regimental funeral for 2 slain officers set for March 27

  20-03-2023 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Police Service announced details for a regimental funeral and celebration of the officers' lives to be held later this month.
  
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• Single case of tuberculosis identified at B.C. high school

  20-03-2023 22:54 via cbc.ca
  
  On March 10, Fraser Health issued exposure notices to some staff and students at New Westminster Secondary School, informing them of their risk and next steps to get tested. 
  
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• Canada to take ‘hard’ look at UN call to hit emissions targets 10 years sooner: minister

  20-03-2023 22:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  A United Nations panel has warned the world is teetering dangerously close to missing its critical targets to keep global warming in check.
  
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• Winnipeg experts advise people to turn the tunes down amid rise in hearing issues

  20-03-2023 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The country is dealing with a rise in hearing issues as the population ages and more young people come to clinics with noise-related hearing problems.
  
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• Prince Albert Police Service sees ‘largest ever’ drug seizure after Thursday bust

  20-03-2023 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers seized 31.2 kilograms of cocaine, a cocaine cutting agent, $55,000 in cash, gun parts and ammunition and paraphernalia.
  
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• Regimental funeral for fallen Edmonton police officers scheduled for next Monday

  20-03-2023 22:31 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton police officers killed in the line of duty last week will be laid to rest next Monday.
  
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• New Brunswick maple syrup producers nearing end of another strong season

  20-03-2023 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canadian maple producers harvested a record 17.4 million gallons in 2022, an increase of 53.8 per cent from 2021.
  
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• Fortnite was designed to be 'as addictive as possible' for kids, B.C. parents claim in proposed class-action

  20-03-2023 22:27 via cbc.ca
  
  A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children.
  
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• B.C. parents file proposed class-action lawsuit against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite

  20-03-2023 22:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The statement of claim says the game incorporates a number of intentional design choices, such as offering rewards for completing challenges and making frequent updates, which encourages players to return repeatedly.
  
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• Rattles sold at Canadian dollar stores recalled due to choking threat

  20-03-2023 22:03 via ctvnews.ca
  
  A toy purchased at dollar stores by tens of thousands of Canadians is being recalled due to a potential choking hazard.
  
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• 3 people rushed to hospital after shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto

  20-03-2023 21:55 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  
  Three people are in hospital after a shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall in Toronto on Monday afternoon.
  
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• 1 dead after triple shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto

  20-03-2023 21:55 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  
  One person is dead and two others are injured following a shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall in Toronto on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Assault charges laid in Saskatoon incident involving bear spray, fire extinguisher

  20-03-2023 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers say they were met with the heavy odour of bear spray and a fog created by a used fire extinguisher.
  
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• NEXUS application centres reopen at 8 Canadian airports starting March 27

  20-03-2023 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 13 Canadian enrolment centres have been closed for about one year because of a dispute over legal protections for American customs officers.
  
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• 5 killed, 1 child in life-threatening condition after head-on crash near High Prairie, Alta.

  20-03-2023 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three family members driving in a minivan were killed, along with two people in a truck that was driving on the wrong side of the road, according to police.
  
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• Women make up one-third of S&P/TSX composite board positions for first time: ISS

  20-03-2023 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  ISS Corporate Solutions, Inc. says for the first time ever women hold one-third of the board director positions across companies listed on the S&P/TSX composite.
  
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• Ottawa board of health member sees outpouring of support after body-shaming message

  20-03-2023 21:25 via ottawa.ctvnews.ca
  
  A member of the city of Ottawa's board of health is speaking out about body shaming after receiving a letter that said she shouldn't serve on the board because of her weight.
  
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• MPs summon Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg to face questions on blocking news access

  20-03-2023 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The move comes after the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, announced it would block news in Canada if the Liberal government's Online News Act passes in its current form.
  
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• P.E.I. PC leader defends record on trans rights after clip from talk with voter posted

  20-03-2023 21:14 via cbc.ca
  
  P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Leader Dennis King is defending himself and his party's stance on protecting trans rights after audio was released of him saying 'you don't gotta drive everything down everybody's throat' when asked about trans issues.
  
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• Federal environment minister calls for stronger links with Alberta on oilsands tailings ponds issues

  20-03-2023 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is emphasizing his call for stronger links between Ottawa and Alberta when it comes to environmental protection in the oilsands.
  
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• This Canadian is behind some of the paintings projected during Taylor Swift's massive Eras Tour

  20-03-2023 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  John Smith, an artist and musician from Hamilton, is responsible for some of the artwork projected behind Taylor Swift during her current Eras Tours, which kicked off in Arizona on March 17.
  
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• B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

  20-03-2023 20:52 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children.
  
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• Nexus trusted-traveller program to resume fully by April 24 after year-long standoff

  20-03-2023 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will ramp back up fully within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their trips.
  
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• ‘Oh God, oh God’: Eyewitness describes terrifying aftermath of Edmonton police killings

  20-03-2023 20:15 via thestar.com
  A wave of grief has hit Edmonton where Canadian flags are being flown at half mast and small memorials outside police stations are popping up as residents try to make sense of the incident about which few official details have been made public.
  
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• Putin on ‘wrong side of history,’ says Freeland to China as leaders meet

  20-03-2023 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Freeland’s comments Monday come as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a three-day visit in the nation that’s at war with its neighbour, Ukraine.
  
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• Putin on ‘wrong side of history,’ Freeland warns China

  20-03-2023 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Freeland’s comments Monday come as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for a three-day visit in the nation that’s at war with its neighbour, Ukraine.
  
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• Kingston, Ont.-area school bus workers poised to strike

  20-03-2023 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  A group of Tri-Board Student Transportation Services workers is set to strike as of Monday, April 3, if their proposal for a wage increase is not accepted.
  
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• Alberta program trains rural health care workers in supporting sex assault victims

  20-03-2023 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The government said too often sex assault survivors in rural Alberta must drive long distances to access essential care and services.
  
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• Unanswered questions: Montreal mayor calls for meeting with Airbnb after fatal fire

  20-03-2023 19:55 via montreal.ctvnews.ca
  
  Mayor Valerie Plante said Monday she requested a meeting with an Airbnb executive after a building in Old Montreal — a short-term rental hot spot — was destroyed by a fire that has left six people missing.
  
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• ‘Targeted’ inflation relief for vulnerable Canadians coming in 2023 budget: Freeland

  20-03-2023 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ottawa's 2023 budget will include measures to support vulnerable Canadians struggling with high levels of inflation and rising interest rates, Chrystia Freeland teased on Monday.
  
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• Fatal fire in Old Montreal raises questions about unauthorized Airbnbs

  20-03-2023 19:55 via montreal.ctvnews.ca
  
  Mayor Valerie Plante said Monday she requested a meeting with an Airbnb executive after a building in Old Montreal — a short-term rental hot spot — was destroyed by a fire that has left six people missing.
  
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• Experience Regina apologizes for ‘misogynistic’ rebrand slogans

  20-03-2023 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Before the backlash and apology, Global News spoke with Tim Reid about the rollout of the rebrand, with him noting they had been working on the project for several months.
  
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• N.S. offering nurses $10,000 bonuses to keep them from leaving health system

  20-03-2023 19:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Tim Houston announced Monday that Nova Scotia is offering nurses $10,000 bonuses to keep working in the province's public health system.
  
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• Here are 3 big takeaways from the landmark UN climate report

  20-03-2023 19:08 via thestar.com
  Report created by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we can act to mitigate effects.
  
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• Canadian runner Natasha Wodak prioritizes experience in lead-up to London Marathon debut

  20-03-2023 18:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Natasha Wodak was eighth among women's elite athletes at Sunday's New York City Half Marathon, but more important to the two-time Olympian was how she competed against some of the world's top runners, including three-time event champion Molly Huddle.
  
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• Nexus program to resume by April 24 after yearlong standoff

  20-03-2023 18:50 via ctvnews.ca
  
  The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will fully ramp back up within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their trips.
  
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• Anti-Islamophobia representative Amira Elghawaby says she'll continue to call out discriminatory laws

  20-03-2023 18:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Nearly two months after apologizing for her comments in a 2019 opinion piece, Canada's first special representative to combat Islamophobia began an official tour of communities with a stop in London, Ont., where a Muslim family was killed in 2021 in what police describe as a hate-motivated attack.
  
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• Only days left for winner to claim lottery ticket worth $373K sold in Toronto

  20-03-2023 18:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are just days left for the winner(s) of a major Lotto Max prize to come forward. 
  
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• Kitchener hospital to get new MRI machine after successful $10M fundraising campaign

  20-03-2023 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  St. Mary’s General Hospital is finally getting an MRI machine of its own after a successful year-long fundraising drive it ran with Grand River Hospital raised $10 million.
  
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• Manitoba highlights importance of the French language on 35th International Francophonie Day

  20-03-2023 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  French is the mother tongue for 35,000 Manitobans, and more than 110,000 Manitobans can speak French, according to the latest census figures.
  
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• Manitoba funding centralized hub to handle province's 'high rates' of missing persons reports

  20-03-2023 18:05 via winnipeg.ctvnews.ca
  
  Manitoba is planning to create an integrated missing persons response unit, sharing information between police agencies, Child and Family Services (CFS), and Indigenous advocates when someone goes missing.
  
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• Bear Clan Patrol director optimistic missing person funding will improve community searches, alerts

  20-03-2023 17:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Winnipeg’s Bear Clan Patrol Director, Frank Parks, responded to Manitoba’s announcement on Monday about $2 million in spending on missing persons response strategy. Parks said the funding for an integrated response team will help supply high-quality information in real-time.
  
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• Kingston, Ont.-area conservation authority says spring flooding not likely

  20-03-2023 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cataraqui Conservation Conservation Authority is taking the change in season as an opportunity to advise residents regarding the seasonal changes about to begin in the region.
  
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• Nordstrom Canada will launch sales at its closing stores starting Tuesday

  20-03-2023 17:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Bargain hunters are one step closer to seeing sales at Nordstrom's closing Canadian locations. At a hearing at Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Monday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice gave the U.S. retailer's Canadian branch permission to start liquidating its merchandise.
  
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