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• Man who died in Saint John, N.B., encampment was generous and loved, says volunteer

  02-10-2024 18:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  A news release says emergency crews received a report Tuesday evening about a body found at the encampment near the causeway over the Courtenay Bay Channel.
  
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• Another beluga dies at Marineland. Ontario saying little on 4-year probe into park

  09-10-2024 12:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Another beluga whale has died at Marineland and four years into a provincial probe, Ontario's solicitor general is saying little about the investigation's progress.
  
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• Police video chat? 2 Ontario forces turn to virtual response for certain crime victims

  09-10-2024 11:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Barrie police are becoming the second police force in Canada to pilot a virtual call response program for non-emergency calls.
  
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• Watching an NHL game this season may be more complicated than you think

  09-10-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Rogers Communications still has two years left on its broadcast deal with the NHL. But changes are already coming for the way you watch games.
  
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• Homes damaged by floods could be renovated to withstand future flooding. So why aren't they?

  09-10-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Traditionally, after floods and other disasters, homes have been restored to their previous condition. That's not good enough according to climate adaptation researchers, who say we need to build back better to prevent future damage. Here's how insurance and governments can help or hamper efforts to do that.
  
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• Feeling stressed and anxious? Join the modern parenting club

  09-10-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Last weekend, in response to recent CBC News stories on the stresses of modern parenting, Cross Country Checkup asked parents to describe the issues that are causing the most stress in their families.
  
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• Convicted in U.S. of violating Iran sanctions, brothers adopt new identities in Ontario

  09-10-2024 10:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Amin and Arash Yousefijam were arrested by the U.S. for exporting sensitive goods to Iran. Now they call themselves Ameen and Aurash Cohen.
  
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• Inglewood Pool to close in December after tight Calgary city council vote

  09-10-2024 03:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Calgary city council voted to accelerate the timeline to close the Inglewood Pool after an assessment found the facility is in need of critical repairs.
  
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• Lethbridge volunteers craft new homes for stray cats

  09-10-2024 03:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new initiative in Lethbridge is seeing makeshift cabins designed for stray cats so they can stay warm and safe this winter.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders’ Johnson steadily contributing

  09-10-2024 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  'He's friendly, body language, catches everything, he's very smooth in his routes. He plays the ball well, has good body control.'
  
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• Latest Okanagan artificial turf theft targets non-profit child care centre

  09-10-2024 02:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Culprits gained access to the outdoor playing area at the child care centre and stole four pieces of artificial turf, valued at well over $1,000.
  
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• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Oct. 8, 2024

  09-10-2024 02:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.
  
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• Carmichael Outreach to host annual Thanksgiving meal for over 350 people in need

  09-10-2024 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  In Saskatchewan, hundreds of people will turn to food banks or community groups to take part in a holiday meal.
  
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• Palestinian-Canadian woman struggles as family remains trapped in Gaza war

  09-10-2024 01:40 via atlantic.ctvnews.ca
  
  As the war in Gaza escalates, Nabila Manna watches from her home with feelings of fear and helplessness. Her mother, siblings, and extended family are all in Gaza.
  
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• 'I feel my life is nothing here': Palestinian-Canadian woman struggles as family remains trapped in Gaza war

  09-10-2024 01:40 via atlantic.ctvnews.ca
  
  As the war in Gaza escalates, Nabila Manna watches from her home with feelings of fear and helplessness. Her mother, siblings, and extended family are all in Gaza.
  
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• Elections Saskatchewan introduces 6-day voting week

  09-10-2024 01:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  This upcoming election, voters will have six days to get to the polls instead of just one, as Elections Saskatchewan hopes to increase voter participation. 
  
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• Saskatchewan Party candidate says sorry for using racial slur a year ago

  09-10-2024 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan Party candidate has come under fire for repeating a racially inappropriate word in the government caucus office a year ago.
  
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• Saskatchewan Party candidate apologizes for saying racially inappropriate word

  09-10-2024 00:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan Party candidate has come under fire for repeating a racially inappropriate word in the government caucus office a year ago.
  
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• Winnipeg Jets fans in for new show with upgrades to venue, in-game experiences

  09-10-2024 00:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  True North Sports and Entertainment has made several changes that Winnipeg's Jets fans should gear-up for as the team's home-opener slides into view.
  
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• Experts aim to keep young athletes protected after Manitoba coach’s sentencing

  09-10-2024 00:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stakeholders are speaking out a day after disgraced former football coach Kelsey McKay was sentenced to 20 years in jail for charges of sexual assault and luring.
  
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• 4 in Ontario sick with listeriosis amid beef tongue recall

  09-10-2024 00:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ontario Ministry of Health says four people have been sickened after consuming beef tongue believed to be contaminated with Listeria.
  
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• Residents celebrate Fredericton Public Library’s reopening after vandalism

  08-10-2024 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A week after a costly act of vandalism, the Fredericton Public Library opened its doors to the public -- much to relief of community members including readers, parents and workers.
  
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• British intelligence chief warns of ‘worsening threat’ from ISIS

  08-10-2024 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a rare public speech, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum also warned of a 'staggering rise' in attempts at assassination and other crimes on U.K. soil by Russia and Iran.
  
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• 'A cause for concern': Canadian universities slip down world ranking list

  08-10-2024 22:38 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  An organization that ranks the best universities across the globe says its latest report shows a concerning trend that several of Canada’s institutions are slipping down its list.
  
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• B.C. man convicted of killing neighbour's chihuahua to protect his chickens

  08-10-2024 22:26 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  
  A British Columbia provincial court judge says a Boston Bar man who shot a tea-cup Chihuahua named Bear claiming it was menacing his chickens was not justified in killing the animal.
  
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• Vancouver Police probe Oct. 7 rally where 'death to Canada' cry went up

  08-10-2024 22:18 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  
  Vancouver Police say they are conducting an investigation into a pro-Palestinian protest where they say speakers expressed "solidarity with terrorist groups."
  
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• Leaders condemn 'hateful rhetoric' at B.C. pro-Palestinian protest on Oct. 7

  08-10-2024 22:18 via bc.ctvnews.ca
  
  Political leaders are condemning what they describe as "hateful rhetoric" from a speaker at a pro-Palestinian rally in Vancouver who told the crowd that 'we are Hezbollah and we are Hamas.'
  
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• As Hurricane Milton nears, what Canadians with Florida property should know

  08-10-2024 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category 4 late Wednesday or Thursday, with Tampa Bay potentially facing its first direct hit since 1921.
  
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• House of Commons remains ‘paralyzed’ as Conservatives push privilege debate 

  08-10-2024 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Conservatives are using a fight over documents to stall business in the House of Commons – and to repeatedly accuse the Liberals of ‘corruption.’  
  
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• Montreal-area boy severely burned after stranger throws boiling water on him

  08-10-2024 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Longueuil, Que., police say the boy was scalded by a woman who lives near the intersection of Curé-Poirier Boulevard East and Chambly Road.
  
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