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• Roxham Road is now closed. Advocates call the move ‘rushed,’ ‘inhumane’

  25-03-2023 23:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The border rule change went into effect late Friday, closing the small and unofficial crossing where tens of thousands of asylum seekers have entered Canada in the past few years. 
  
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• Grant keeps BUILD Inc. from closing; long-term funding still needed

  25-03-2023 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  BUILD serves people facing barriers to employment and between one and five people come every day to seek training in the trades, according to its Executive Director, Sean Hogan.
  
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• Nearly three-quarters of Albertans support free prescription birth control, survey suggests

  25-03-2023 23:01 via cbc.ca
  
  A large majority of Albertans support the idea of the government providing universal access to free birth control, suggests a new poll from a Calgary-based public relations firm. 
  
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• B.C. man whose emaciated dogs were seized loses appeal to have 4 returned

  25-03-2023 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The BC Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) released its decision that quashed the Clearwater man’s appeal after he surrendered two dogs, then had 13 seized the next day.
  
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• Unissued diplomas hang at U of S for Ukrainian students who will never graduate

  25-03-2023 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The exhibit will be on display beginning Sunday, March 26, and be open for viewing for one week. 
  
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• Empress hotel workers vote overwhelmingly in support of job action

  25-03-2023 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The union, Unifor Local 4276, said its workers at the hotel held a strike vote Friday night, which saw an overwhelming 97 per cent of members vote in favour of job action.
  
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• Sask. northern lights almost max category index: aurora expert

  25-03-2023 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Aurora chaser and researcher Dale Boan said that northern lights are categorized on a KP index, similar to category storm indexes.
  
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• Huge, deconsecrated Roman Catholic church in N.S. community now up for sale

  25-03-2023 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  St. Bernard Church officially closed last summer as the number of people attending mass in the 1,300-square-metre building had fallen to about 30 to 40 people.
  
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• Newburgh, Ont., farm back in business one year after devastating fire

  25-03-2023 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  One year after a devastating fire that claimed most of their livestock and their barn, the family at J&J Farms are looking forward to the future.
  
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• Edmonton Oilers in full support of NHL Pride Night

  25-03-2023 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  While many are choosing to focus on the players and teams not participating in NHL Pride Night, the Edmonton Oilers are in full support.
  
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• New York officials worry closing Roxham Road could lead to chaos if migrants keep coming

  25-03-2023 20:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The decision to stop most migrants from coming to Canada via Roxham Road sparked indignation in New York state on Saturday, even as the Quebec government celebrated it.
  
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• Manitoba-designed satellite set to take to the skies, carrying the work of U of M students

  25-03-2023 19:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's called the CubeSat -- nicknamed Iris -- and University of Manitoba students have been working on it for over four years.
  
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• St. Marys, Ont. grocery store staff protect senior from gift card scam

  25-03-2023 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stratford, Ont., police are applauding staff at a local grocery store for preventing a senior from falling victim to a possible scam. 
  
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• ‘Sense of community’ felt as Halifax hosts Canadian Pride Curling Championships

  25-03-2023 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Pride Curling Championships are being held in Halifax for the first time in a decade, and the hosting team says it's an honour.
  
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• London, Ont. police issue warning as high-risk offender gets released

  25-03-2023 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say 55-year-old Allan Eugene Ashton was recently released from custody and will be living in the London area.
  
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• Be wary of dry conditions, says WKFR after grass fire extinguished

  25-03-2023 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  West Kelowna Fire Rescue says a home sustained minor damage from a grass fire along the 2100 block of Shamrock Drive.
  
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• Canadians view own country more favourably than Americans do the U.S.: survey

  25-03-2023 18:54 via ctvnews.ca
  
  A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.
  
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• Canadians view own country favourably but many unsure about Canada's system of government: survey

  25-03-2023 18:54 via ctvnews.ca
  
  A recent study by the Angus Reid Institute found Canadians view their country more positively than Americans do, but only a slight majority of people in Canada believe their system of government is good.
  
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• U.S. President Joe Biden given Maritime-made Peace by Chocolate bar during visit to Ottawa

  25-03-2023 18:21 via atlantic.ctvnews.ca
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden was given a Maritime-made sweet treat during his visit to Ottawa on Friday.
  
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• Pope Francis appointed Frank Leo officially installed as new Archbishop of Toronto

  25-03-2023 17:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  About 1,200 people were expected to attend the mass of installation for Frank Leo, who now serves as Archbishop of Toronto.
  
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• Pop Francis appointed Frank Leo officially installed as new Archbishop of Toronto

  25-03-2023 17:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  About 1,200 people were expected to attend the mass of installation for Frank Leo, who now serves as Archbishop of Toronto.
  
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• Avian flu threat fades on farms but may be back in the fall

  25-03-2023 17:12 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says only two poultry facilities here are dealing with avian flu outbreak. But as the virus continues to spread in the wild, there are worries about what could happen next.
  
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• Ontario provided free hospital care for uninsured patients during the pandemic. But that's coming to an end

  25-03-2023 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  A report released Thursday by the advocacy group Health Network for Uninsured Clients found that this program improved health outcomes and reduced financial hardship for Ontario residents without insurance. Despite this, the province confirmed it’s winding it down.
  
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• Ontario extended medical care coverage to uninsured patients during pandemic, but that's ending

  25-03-2023 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  A report released Thursday by the advocacy group Health Network for Uninsured Clients found that the program improved health outcomes and reduced financial hardship for Ontario residents without insurance. Despite this, the province confirmed it’s winding it down.
  
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• Ontario extended hospital care to uninsured patients during the pandemic. But that's coming to an end

  25-03-2023 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  A report released Thursday by the advocacy group Health Network for Uninsured Clients found that this program improved health outcomes and reduced financial hardship for Ontario residents without insurance. Despite this, the province confirmed it’s winding it down.
  
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• Ontario extended hospital care to uninsured patients during pandemic, but that's ending

  25-03-2023 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  A report released Thursday by the advocacy group Health Network for Uninsured Clients found that the program improved health outcomes and reduced financial hardship for Ontario residents without insurance. Despite this, the province confirmed it’s winding it down.
  
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• Brewing climate change? What your morning joe means for a warming world

  25-03-2023 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Climate change has impacted global coffee production but research also suggests that your caffeine consumption could be contributing to extreme weather events.
  
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• Trudeau’s security adviser warned foreign agent registry could bring pushback

  25-03-2023 16:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  In her memo last August, Jody Thomas told Justin Trudeau the discussions 'may elicit a range of reactions' - from applause to reservations.
  
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• Crews extinguish 2-alarm fire at Toronto home

  25-03-2023 15:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Toronto Fire Capt. Dan Vieira said emergency crews were called just before 7 a.m. to 11 Rowntree Ave.
  
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• Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

  25-03-2023 15:13 via ctvnews.ca
  
  New research has uncovered the stories of 19 members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, who were involved in consensual relationships but were arrested and tried for what was then known as gross indecency.
  
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• 41% of Université de Moncton students, staff experienced sexual violence: study

  25-03-2023 14:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eighty-six per cent of participants who reported having experienced an incidence of sexual violence did not report the matter to the university.
  
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• A new study lays out the ‘horrendous’ treatment of Canadian queer WWI soldiers

  25-03-2023 14:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The painful, often bleak, stories of these men were uncovered by Sarah Worthman while doing research at Veterans Affairs Canada.
  
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• Did Edmonton police officers have the information they needed prior to deadly shooting?

  25-03-2023 14:00 via thestar.com
  Experts say the incident highlights the challenges in making sure first responders are adequately prepared when responding to calls involving mental health crises, especially when health information is highly sensitive and subject to privacy laws.
  
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• Stunned faces and heartbreak for migrants heading to Roxham as they learn Canada will likely send them back

  25-03-2023 13:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Migrants arriving at Roxham Road on Saturday were heartbroken to learn they would not be able to follow in the footsteps of thousands of others who had sought new lives in Canada.
  
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• Bird flu’s momentum in Canada worries experts: ‘Potential to become a pandemic’

  25-03-2023 13:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bird flu is spreading across Canada, leaving some experts worried about its potential to become more transmissible among humans, and potentially sparking another pandemic.
  
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• Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

  25-03-2023 12:55 via montreal.ctvnews.ca
  
  The new asylum seeker agreement between Canada and the United States will not deter migrants from trying to cross into Canada outside official ports of entry, Quebec immigration advocacy groups say.
  
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• P.E.I. senior injured in 2016 wipeout goes on to cycle the globe — virtually

  25-03-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A 72-year-old cyclist from P.E.I. is about to wrap up a virtual trip around the globe, racking up more than 40,000 kilometres since 2019. His accomplishment comes seven years after a serious accident.
  
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• A week in, here’s what we know about the Edmonton police shooting — and what we don’t

  25-03-2023 12:00 via thestar.com
  In the early hours last Thursday, constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan were gunned down by a teenage shooter. The investigation is just beginning.
  
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• ‘One of the most dangerous jobs’: Former education worker on violence in N.S. schools

  25-03-2023 11:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  A former educational program assistant says a recent stabbing incident at a school in Bedford is just one example of the violence happening in Nova Scotia schools.
  
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• Prom-flation: How buying a prom dress in Ontario is unimaginable for some famillies

  25-03-2023 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  With inflation making basic necessities a struggle for many, affording luxury items like a prom dress may not even seem like an option for families struggling to make ends meet.
  
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• St. John's International Airport terminal to remain closed after Friday night fire

  25-03-2023 10:13 via cbc.ca
  
  The fire has disrupted travel further on a day when many flights were already cancelled or delayed due to a winter storm.
  
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• Fire shuts down St. John's International Airport terminal

  25-03-2023 10:13 via cbc.ca
  
  The fire has disrupted travel further on a day when many flights were already cancelled or delayed due to a winter storm.
  
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• Fire shuts down St. John's International Airport

  25-03-2023 10:13 via cbc.ca
  
  The fire has disrupted travel further on a day when many flights were already cancelled or delayed due to a winter storm.
  
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• Vinyl record revival amplifies Halifax music scene

  25-03-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Halifax’s music scene is riding the wave of the vinyl revival with records now outselling CDs.
  
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• The way to Roxham Road: A woman's journey toward a more hopeful future

  25-03-2023 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A woman makes her way from South Africa to New York City to Roxham Road, an irregular crossing at the Canada-U.S. border, in the hopes of eventually relocating her family to this country.
  
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• Program helps families bring their children up speaking Kanien'kéha

  25-03-2023 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Iethiiehiá:rons is Kanien’kéha for ‘we raise them’ and the name of a language project that supports parents raising their children as first language speakers. There are four families who just completed the first year of this pilot program.
  
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• Prior to going up in flames, Old Montreal building was considered 'fire trap' by worried renters

  25-03-2023 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  People who stayed at the building where a fire broke out last week in Old Montreal say they had safety concerns. “I have to imagine everyone living there thought at some point, 'man, if there’s a fire, I’m a goner,'” one former tenant said.
  
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• Ontario woman kicks off 'long shot' search for wedding dress after dad mistakenly donates it

  25-03-2023 03:50 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  
  A woman in southern Ontario is making a plea to the public and kicking off a "long shot" search for her wedding dress after her father accidentally donated it earlier this year.
  
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• New Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira sworn in

  25-03-2023 03:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly 300 people people came to witness the swearing in of the ninth police chief for Durham Regional Police, Peter Moreira.
  
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• Kitsilano resident questions if bias involved in recent removal of homeless camp

  25-03-2023 03:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Kitsilano resident is raising new questions about how quickly the city moved to remove a homeless camp from his neighbourhood.
  
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