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• Trees downed, thousands without power after wild winds, lightning shake southern Manitoba 'like an earthquake'

  30-07-2026 15:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Fierce winds whipping through southern Manitoba Wednesday night reached speeds as high as 133 km/h, leaving a trail of downed trees and knocking out power for thousands.
  
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• Oilers sign acquitted 2018 World Juniors player Alex Formenton

  09-09-2026 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Formenton, a 26-year-old native of Barrie, Ont., spent three seasons over the last four years with HC Ambri-Piotta in Switzerland. 
  
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• Toronto surpasses record for lithium-ion battery fires with 97 so far this year

  09-09-2026 17:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Capt. Deepak Chagger said the service has dealt with 97 lithium-ion battery incidents so far this year. By the end of last year, 91 lithium-ion fires were logged.
  
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• These 'not hot' destinations are poised to become cool in 2027

  09-09-2026 17:58 via o.canada.com
  
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• Average asking rents fall 4.8% in August as trade war adds fresh uncertainty: report

  09-09-2026 17:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A monthly report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says the August number marks the steepest year-over-year drop since March.
  
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• Jamieson Greer blames Canada for U.S. hitting back over counter-tariffs

  09-09-2026 17:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Canada forced the United States' hand in delivering its latest trade war escalation, according to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after Toronto crash involving cyclist and driver

  09-09-2026 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Toronto police said they were called to the area of Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road around 9:20 a.m. to respond to the collision.
  
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• Feds 'open' to loosening rules banning nicotine pouch sales at convenience stores

  09-09-2026 17:23 via nationalpost.com
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government is considering loosening some of its rules around the sale of nicotine pouches that could see the increasingly popular product sold in Canadian convenience stores, National Post has learned.One senior federal government source told National Post that the “openness” to change existing regulations comes amid pressures from certain provinces as well as the convenience store industry.“There is interest on our end” to loosen regulations a
  
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• Europe is drawing more travellers this fall and here's why

  09-09-2026 17:09 via o.canada.com
  
  Mediterranean beaches, sunny terraces, and long summer days, there’s no denying that summertime in Europe has a certain allure. But with that often comes overwhelming crowds and higher prices — especially in the continent’s most popular tourist destinations.  Read More
  
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• WildQuest app turns wildlife photography into a game for citizen scientists

  09-09-2026 17:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  A St. Lawrence College student is combining his love for the outdoors with his love for gaming to create an app for nature enthusiasts.
  
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• Person wearing Cat in the Hat costume chased teen: West Kelowna RCMP

  09-09-2026 16:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  West Kelowna RCMP are investigating after a teenage girl who was out for a walk was reportedly chased by a person dressed in a Cat in the Hat costume.
  
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• The best seat in Barbados? At the dining room table

  09-09-2026 16:43 via o.canada.com
  
  Juliet and Franklyn Jeffers greeted us from the porch of Industry Hall, their cedar-shingled plantation cottage in rural Barbados.  Read More
  
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• OPP releases new video in Kathleen MacVicar murder case retracing last steps

  09-09-2026 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kathleen MacVicar went missing in June 2001 near Canadian Forces Base Trenton before her body was found two days later on the base.
  
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• This Canadian city was just named one of the most relaxing in the world  

  09-09-2026 15:55 via o.canada.com
  
  From its picturesque ocean and mountain views to its easy access to nature, Vancouver, B.C. has all the makings of a peaceful getaway. And while the definition of a peaceful destination can certainly be subjective, a recent study by Travel eSIM group Holafly confirmed that the West Coast city is, indeed, one of the most relaxing in the world for visitors in 2026.  Read More
  
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• Costco Canada chicken product is being recalled. What to know

  09-09-2026 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to Costco Canada's official website, the affected product is the Rossdown Meal Starters Black Garlic Chicken Breast Chunks sold between August 2026 and September 2026.
  
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• ‘Skyrunner’ describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps

  09-09-2026 14:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hillary Gerardi says traversing terrain as an elite "skyrunner" is where she and those dedicated to the sport feel most alive, but some routes have little to no margin of error. 
  
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• Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses

  09-09-2026 14:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the housing, while Alberta will pay up to $165 million.
  
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• Quebec political leaders to appear in TV interviews on day 14 of election campaign

  09-09-2026 14:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The leaders of Quebec's five main political parties are continuing on the campaign trail Wednesday ahead of the election set for Oct. 5.
  
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• St. Boniface residents raise concerns over proposed aquatic centre

  09-09-2026 13:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Some St. Boniface residents are concerned the new aquatic park in the Provencher Park area will bring parking and road safety challenges as more people head to the pool.
  
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• 'Hunted,' 'shattered,' 'scared': How victims say Canada's most prolific voyeur has altered their lives

  09-09-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC News has spent months going through court records and speaking with victims in the largest case of voyeurism ever reported in Canada. Victims say it has left them feeling shattered, hunted and struggling to continue on with their normal lives.
  
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• How are northern Sask. schools preparing youth for new mining opportunities?

  09-09-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Schools in northern Saskatchewan are adapting to prepare students to work in a mine that's under construction in the region. It's an unprecedented economic opportunity, but it doesn't come without concerns for the environment.
  
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• History lessons: Trump's threats have reignited the debate over what kids learn about Canada's past

  09-09-2026 12:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  Andri Ruel, 19, a recent graduate of Garneau Catholic Secondary School in Ottawa, wasn’t impressed with his history classes in high school. “I really, really hated anything to do with Canada because it was just so boring. It was constantly the same thing over and over again,” he says.“We had the War of 1812 and that’s pretty much the interesting part of our history, according to me, at least.”Sophie Peterson, 15, now in Grade 10 in that city’s Canterbur
  
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• Born on 9/11: Canadians turning 25 mark a day of both happiness and mourning

  09-09-2026 12:00 via nationalpost.com
  
  When Monica Spoletini tells people she was born on Sept. 11, 2001, “Nine times out of 10 I get a look and … nine times out of 10 the second question is ‘on the year? On 2001?’“And I just smile and (say) yep,” she says.2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the hijacked airplane strikes on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the crash of a fourth plane in Pennsylvania. All told, the attacks claimed the lives of 2,977 people , including 24 Canadians .On that same d
  
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• Why N.S. rents are still increasing far faster than we saw historically for decades

  09-09-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  For decades up to 2018, Nova Scotia's rent inflation rate was never higher than two per cent. Despite having slowed down in recent years, rent increases in the province are still at a rate at least several times higher than what we saw historically.
  
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• Stephenville, N.L., also saw stranded passengers on 9/11. Now, the community is telling the story on stage

  09-09-2026 10:30 via cbc.ca
  
  The arts community in Stephenville is marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a musical production about how that west coast town was affected by stranded passengers and turmoil at the local airport.
  
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• Toronto blows past all-time record for lithium-ion battery fires

  09-09-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Lithium-ion batteries, particularly those used in e-bikes and e-scooters, have been linked to a growing number of fast-moving and unpredictable fires in Toronto.
  
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• Their kids were exposed to carbon monoxide at a hockey rink. They're trying to prevent it from happening again

  09-09-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of Calgary parents is sharing their stories and concerns about the danger of carbon monoxide inside hockey arenas, after their own children were exposed to high levels of the odourless gas during a weekend tournament nearly two years ago.
  
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• Montreal police allegedly cut locs from people's hair. Here's the anti-Black history behind that

  09-09-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Sixteen police officers are under investigation over racist acts targeting Black and Arab people. Two historians explain how the alleged cutting and collecting of locs connects to a history of slavery, racism and control over Black bodies.
  
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• GlobalEye gamble: Ottawa chose surveillance plane without knowing it met military needs

  09-09-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ottawa moved to acquire six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft without assurances they met military requirements — requirements not shared with competing manufacturers. Subsequent assessments identified capability gaps requiring modifications, raising questions about whether the Carney government’s push for speed, jobs and industrial benefits is taking precedence over the military’s operational needs.
  
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• Canada was prepared to send ships to Iraq in 2003 if UN approved action, records show

  09-09-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada, a notable objector to the 2003 Iraq war, was preparing to back the U.S.-led invasion by sending naval ships into combat if the UN Security Council gave the go-ahead, according to cabinet records.
  
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