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Snow fun allowed? Winter play guidelines for some Quebec schools spark backlash

17-12-2025 22:42 via cbc.ca

Some Quebec schools are being encouraged to follow a long list of rules for playing on snow mounds, including the possibility of forcing kids to wear helmets, sparking yet another debate about whether child safety fears have gone too far.

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With Trump's Venezuela move, Greenland threats, Canadians wonder: Are we vulnerable?

08-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump's increasingly bellicose stance on taking over Greenland, on the heels of capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, have combined to trigger questions about what the White House has in mind for Canada.

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The Canada Reads 2026 longlist is here

08-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to build bridges. The panellists and the books they choose to champion will be revealed on Jan. 22.

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Some Greenlanders express outrage over Trump's threats. But not all are concerned

08-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Many Greenlanders are expressing their anger and frustration over U.S. President Donald Trump's recent musings that the United States needs to acquire their island. But not all residents are reacting with outrage, with some downplaying the comments made by the Trump administration.

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Is Shane from Heated Rivalry autistic? Fans applaud how show portrays neurodiversity

08-01-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Rachel Reid, the Canadian author behind the Game Changer book series that inspired the show, has previously confirmed on Reddit that Shane is "probably autistic" — though she didn't set out to write him as such. However, she said she doubted he'd "ever realize it himself."

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#TheMoment a pod of orcas got their belly rubs

08-01-2026 04:08 via cbc.ca

Ryan Chilibeck tells the National about the moment he witnessed a pod of orcas rub their bellies on rocks off B.C.'s Sunshine Coast.

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London Drugs in heart of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to close on Feb. 1

08-01-2026 03:37 via cbc.ca

The decision to close the location in the Woodwards Building, which has been open since 2009 and in the neighbourhood since 1945, was not taken lightly, according to London Drugs President and COO Clint Mahlman.

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Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94

08-01-2026 03:32 via cbc.ca

Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.

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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to end use of NDAs for sexual misconduct cases

08-01-2026 03:04 via cbc.ca

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will end the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases involving sexual misconduct following backlash over its response to a musician who had gone public with sexual assault allegations.

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People who stop taking GLP-1 drugs regain weight faster, review finds

08-01-2026 01:57 via cbc.ca

When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review of studies finds.

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People regained weight, worsened heart health after stopping weight loss drugs: review

08-01-2026 01:57 via cbc.ca

When people who are overweight and obese stopped taking their weight-loss medications they regained weight faster than those who stopped a diet or exercise program, a new review of studies finds.

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With Carney headed to China for trade talks, what’s in it for B.C.?

08-01-2026 01:43 via cbc.ca

As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for a trade trip to China, British Columbian officials believe he could open the door to new markets for local industry.

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Trump suspends U.S. support for 66 international organizations

08-01-2026 01:14 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions following his instructions for his administration to review participation in and funding for all international organizations, including those affiliated with the United Nations, according to a White House statement on social media.

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Rink explosion in Alta. town last month caused by mechanical failure: investigation

08-01-2026 00:21 via cbc.ca

A propane leak from Zamboni ice machine, not human error, caused blast that badly damaged recreation centre in Taber, Alta.

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Brigitte Bardot’s funeral draws crowd in small French town

08-01-2026 00:14 via cbc.ca

Residents and admirers applauded the funeral convoy as Brigitte Bardot's coffin was being carried through the narrow streets of Saint-Tropez. Once one of the world's most photographed women, she had long called the French Riviera resort her refuge from the celebrity that made her a household name.

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Quebec’s photo radars generated record-breaking $133M in fines in 2025

07-01-2026 23:35 via cbc.ca

The province’s Justice Ministry says mobile photo radars, which can be moved from one site to another, brought in nearly $97 million of the total amount. Some spots seem to be more lucrative than others.

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Lawyer says Coquitlam, B.C., RCMP officer should be dismissed for sexist, racist group chat comments

07-01-2026 23:02 via cbc.ca

Coquitlam RCMP Const. Mersad Mesbah testified on his own behalf at a hearing Wednesday for whether he should be dismissed from the police force for derogatory comments he made in group chats with other officers.

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Netflix seemingly confirms there is no Stranger Things 'secret episode'

07-01-2026 22:53 via cbc.ca

Netflix has ostensibly confirmed there is no “secret” Stranger Things episode set for release tonight, responding to fan speculation around a proposed finale unofficially dubbed “Conformity Gate.”

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Ottawa mother convicted in death of girl born on plane gets 10 years in prison

07-01-2026 21:06 via cbc.ca

In 2020, a woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody.

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Mother convicted in death of girl born on plane gets 10 years in prison

07-01-2026 21:06 via cbc.ca

A woman failed to take her five-year-old daughter to a see a doctor for six days before the girl died in her bedroom from an untreated bladder rupture. She has now been sentenced to 10 years in prison, minus half a year already spent in custody.

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Carter George hopes to inspire Thunder Bay, Ont.'s next crop of NHL talent

07-01-2026 20:54 via cbc.ca

Thunder Bay has long been known as a hockey hotbed, sending dozens of local players to the National Hockey League, and even a pair of players to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Yet, when it comes to the annual World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Thunder Bay’s representation is comparatively low. This year’s tournament marked the second World Juniors selection for Thunder Bay’s Carter George, whose selection in last year’s event marked the first time a player from the city was

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Like many Ukrainians, she fled war for Quebec. Now, she fears they can’t stay

07-01-2026 20:44 via cbc.ca

The future of many Ukrainians living in Quebec is in limbo after the provincial government cancelled a program that offered a pathway to permanent residency. Now, some are urging the government to create a special immigration program to allow them to stay.

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Future of GM's CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ont., could include military vehicles: union head

07-01-2026 20:43 via cbc.ca

The head of the union that represents workers at the General Motors CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., says switching production to military vehicles is one of the options under discussion to return the facility to operations.

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ICE agent fatally shoots woman during immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

07-01-2026 20:13 via cbc.ca

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials claimed was an act of self-defence but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.

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6 charts that tell the story of Venezuela's struggling oil economy

07-01-2026 19:58 via cbc.ca

Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, global attention has shifted to the White House’s next move in the region. To understand the stakes of this transition, here are six charts that illustrate the scale and significance of Venezuela’s oil reserves.

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Investigation into dog attack that killed N.S. boy continuing, RCMP say

07-01-2026 19:46 via cbc.ca

Drew Nickerson, 13, died after being airlifted to a Halifax hospital.

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Canadians Seth Rogen, Catherine O'Hara and Martin Short nominated for Actor Awards

07-01-2026 19:45 via cbc.ca

Canadians have collected a handful of nominations for the Actor Awards, SAG-AFTRA's annual accolades honouring Hollywood's best film and television/streaming performances of the year.

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New dietary guide from Trump administration flips food pyramid for Americans to eat more protein

07-01-2026 19:33 via cbc.ca

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new slate of dietary guidelines that recommends Americans eat more protein and less sugar than previously advised and that consumers avoid highly processed foods to achieve a healthy diet.

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Video game giant Ubisoft closes Halifax studio, cutting 71 jobs

07-01-2026 19:02 via cbc.ca

Staff formed company's first North American union in late December but Ubisoft says unionization did not influence closure.

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Tim Hortons inks partnerships with Canadian Olympic, Paralympic Committees

07-01-2026 18:31 via cbc.ca

Tim Hortons might be synonymous with hockey but this year, it's clinching a new sporting title: Olympic sponsor.

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