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Trial of Winnipeg man who admits to killing 4 women to be heard by judge alone

The jury trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will now instead be heard by a judge alone, a change that comes after Jeremy Skibicki's lawyers said he admits to killing the women but will ask to be found not criminally responsible.
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Trial of Winnipeg man who admits to killing 4 women to be heard by judge alone

The jury trial of a man accused of killing four women in Winnipeg will now instead be heard by a judge alone, a change that comes after Jeremy Skibicki's lawyers said he admits to killing the women but will ask to be found not criminally responsible.

U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here's what is happening in Canada

In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospital
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U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here's what is happening in Canada

In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospitals, and experts point to studies suggesting what's good for the firms’ bottom line may not help patient care.

This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change

For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario.
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This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change

For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario.

Another public consultation? Skepticism grows as Alberta launches survey on auto insurance

After months of pointing at big changes to come, the province says legislation to reform Alberta's auto insurance system could be coming this fall.
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Another public consultation? Skepticism grows as Alberta launches survey on auto insurance

After months of pointing at big changes to come, the province says legislation to reform Alberta's auto insurance system could be coming this fall.

In face of extreme weather, Canadians increasingly turn to crowdfunding for help

Families and small businesses in Canada are increasingly turning to crowdfunding for financial support as they struggle to recover from the damage wrought by floods, wildfires and storms, new data shows.
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In face of extreme weather, Canadians increasingly turn to crowdfunding for help

Families and small businesses in Canada are increasingly turning to crowdfunding for financial support as they struggle to recover from the damage wrought by floods, wildfires and storms, new data shows.

This mom took her 14-year-old daughter off life support. She says her suicide was preventable

Darcel Lidd didn't want to die. Her mother says she is certain of that. What she wanted, Miriam Lidd says, was help — assistance not readily available in her community on Labrador's northern coast.
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This mom took her 14-year-old daughter off life support. She says her suicide was preventable

Darcel Lidd didn't want to die. Her mother says she is certain of that. What she wanted, Miriam Lidd says, was help — assistance not readily available in her community on Labrador's northern coast.

Taylor Swift fan had concert tickets and a place to stay. Then Booking.com pulled the rug out from under her

A Taylor Swift fan from Montreal who secured accommodations for the pop star's Toronto concert found herself without a place to stay after Booking.com cancelled her reservations and refused to help find an affordable alternative. A legal expert says the renta
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Taylor Swift fan had concert tickets and a place to stay. Then Booking.com pulled the rug out from under her

A Taylor Swift fan from Montreal who secured accommodations for the pop star's Toronto concert found herself without a place to stay after Booking.com cancelled her reservations and refused to help find an affordable alternative. A legal expert says the rental booking site shirked its responsibilities by failing to help the Swiftie get what she was promised.

Nunavut residents frustrated as Canada Post closes loophole that allowed free Amazon shipping to small communities

Nunavummiut from several communities say they're reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end to a loophole customers utilized to access the service.
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Nunavut residents frustrated as Canada Post closes loophole that allowed free Amazon shipping to small communities

Nunavummiut from several communities say they're reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end to a loophole customers utilized to access the service.

Ontario man, whose infant son and parents were killed in highway crash, can't bear to be at home

A survivor of a fatal wrong-way crash on the Highway 401 last week is speaking out for the first time, saying his family is «reeling» from the collision that claimed the lives of both of his parents and his son.
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Ontario man, whose infant son and parents were killed in highway crash, can't bear to be at home

A survivor of a fatal wrong-way crash on the Highway 401 last week is speaking out for the first time, saying his family is «reeling» from the collision that claimed the lives of both of his parents and his son.

Canadians have 'fundamental right to live safely,' PM says after arrests in B.C. Sikh activist's killing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted Canada as a «rule-of-law country» in comments on Saturday about arrests made in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, as he sought to reassure Sikh Canadians that persecution won't be tolerated.
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Canadians have 'fundamental right to live safely,' PM says after arrests in B.C. Sikh activist's killing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted Canada as a «rule-of-law country» in comments on Saturday about arrests made in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, as he sought to reassure Sikh Canadians that persecution won't be tolerated.

London Drugs begins to gradually reopen stores after cyberattack

London Drugs says it is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada, six days after the retail and pharmacy chain shuttered all locations, due to a cybersecurity incident.
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London Drugs begins to gradually reopen stores after cyberattack

London Drugs says it is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada, six days after the retail and pharmacy chain shuttered all locations, due to a cybersecurity incident.

Deadly crash highlights risks of police chases. Do policies need to be tougher?

The recent deadly crash near Toronto — in which four people were killed after police chased a suspect through oncoming traffic on a major highway — highlights the challenges officers face when deciding whether to pursue a suspect.
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Deadly crash highlights risks of police chases. Do policies need to be tougher?

The recent deadly crash near Toronto — in which four people were killed after police chased a suspect through oncoming traffic on a major highway — highlights the challenges officers face when deciding whether to pursue a suspect.

Astronauts are ready to test out Boeing's new spacecraft — and a Canadian will be talking them through it

It’s been a decade in the making, but Boeing’s commercial spacecraft is finally launching with its first passengers. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in mission control helping lead the way.
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Astronauts are ready to test out Boeing's new spacecraft — and a Canadian will be talking them through it

It’s been a decade in the making, but Boeing’s commercial spacecraft is finally launching with its first passengers. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in mission control helping lead the way.

Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested this week that, if elected, he would use the notwithstanding clause to push for some criminal justice reforms, a move that experts say would be significant and historic.
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Love the idea or hate it, experts say federal use of notwithstanding clause would be a bombshell

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested this week that, if elected, he would use the notwithstanding clause to push for some criminal justice reforms, a move that experts say would be significant and historic.

Canada Post lost $748 million last year, warns of 'critical' financial situation

Canada Post warns its financial situation is so grim it could run out of operating money in less than a year, citing declining revenue and increased competition from private delivery companies.
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Canada Post lost $748 million last year, warns of 'critical' financial situation

Canada Post warns its financial situation is so grim it could run out of operating money in less than a year, citing declining revenue and increased competition from private delivery companies.

Rick Mercer celebrates Walk of Fame induction in the hometown that shaped his craft

Canada's Walk of Fame encourages its new stars to celebrate their induction in the place where their journey started. For Rick Mercer, that place was a small town in eastern Newfoundland.
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Rick Mercer celebrates Walk of Fame induction in the hometown that shaped his craft

Canada's Walk of Fame encourages its new stars to celebrate their induction in the place where their journey started. For Rick Mercer, that place was a small town in eastern Newfoundland.

Hockey fans gather in St. John's as Bob Cole is laid to rest

Family, friends and fans from around the hockey world are gathering in St. John's on Friday afternoon for the funeral of broadcasting icon Bob Cole.
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Hockey fans gather in St. John's as Bob Cole is laid to rest

Family, friends and fans from around the hockey world are gathering in St. John's on Friday afternoon for the funeral of broadcasting icon Bob Cole.

Alberta semi-automated truck convoys didn't save fuel but tech still has promise, researchers say

Researchers from the University of Alberta say tests on the Queen Elizabeth II highway show some of the challenges and opportunities associated with autonomous truck driving in Canada.
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Alberta semi-automated truck convoys didn't save fuel but tech still has promise, researchers say

Researchers from the University of Alberta say tests on the Queen Elizabeth II highway show some of the challenges and opportunities associated with autonomous truck driving in Canada.

Brutal details of Tiki Laverdiere's murder now public after last of 10 accused sentenced

Ten people were involved in confining, torturing and murdering Tiki Laverdiere in the spring of 2019 in a violent bid to get information on the killing of an Edmonton man, according to court documents.
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Brutal details of Tiki Laverdiere's murder now public after last of 10 accused sentenced

Ten people were involved in confining, torturing and murdering Tiki Laverdiere in the spring of 2019 in a violent bid to get information on the killing of an Edmonton man, according to court documents.

Princess Anne to take part in B.C. commissioning ceremony for new Pacific fleet vessel

Canada's first Arctic and offshore patrol vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet Friday and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its commissioning ceremony. 
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Princess Anne to take part in B.C. commissioning ceremony for new Pacific fleet vessel

Canada's first Arctic and offshore patrol vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet Friday and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its commissioning ceremony. 

Financial risks of novel technology likely derailed Alberta carbon capture project, analysts say

Capital Power's decision not to pursue its $2.4-billion Genesee project shouldn't be seen as a signal of more cancellations to follow.
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Financial risks of novel technology likely derailed Alberta carbon capture project, analysts say

Capital Power's decision not to pursue its $2.4-billion Genesee project shouldn't be seen as a signal of more cancellations to follow.

Ottawa commits $104M to help Toronto host 2026 World Cup games

The federal government says it will provide $104 million to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, less than a third of the $380 million price tag estimated by the city.
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Ottawa commits $104M to help Toronto host 2026 World Cup games

The federal government says it will provide $104 million to help Toronto host six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, less than a third of the $380 million price tag estimated by the city.

Top soldier says military looking for 'clarity' on Ottawa's budget plans

Just over a month into the new fiscal year and two weeks after the federal budget, the Department of National Defence is struggling to reconcile the Liberal government's approach to military funding — giving with one hand while taking with the other.
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Top soldier says military looking for 'clarity' on Ottawa's budget plans

Just over a month into the new fiscal year and two weeks after the federal budget, the Department of National Defence is struggling to reconcile the Liberal government's approach to military funding — giving with one hand while taking with the other.

Canada's shopping for a foreign grocer. Can an international retailer succeed here?

With some Canadian consumers struggling to afford groceries, and as frustrations with corporate profits boil over, the federal government says it's trying to coax international grocers to set up shop in Canada. 
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Canada's shopping for a foreign grocer. Can an international retailer succeed here?

With some Canadian consumers struggling to afford groceries, and as frustrations with corporate profits boil over, the federal government says it's trying to coax international grocers to set up shop in Canada. 

Alberta's emissions down slightly but still make up lion's share of Canada's greenhouse gas

The oil-and-gas sector remains by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Alberta, which remains by far the largest emitter of all the provinces, but its share of Canada's total emissions has declined — slightly.
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Alberta's emissions down slightly but still make up lion's share of Canada's greenhouse gas

The oil-and-gas sector remains by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Alberta, which remains by far the largest emitter of all the provinces, but its share of Canada's total emissions has declined — slightly.

Mayor of Quesnel, B.C., stripped of duties, banned from First Nation land after residential school book controversy

Council voted unanimously to censure Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull and relieve him of duties at an emotional meeting.
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Mayor of Quesnel, B.C., stripped of duties, banned from First Nation land after residential school book controversy

Council voted unanimously to censure Quesnel Mayor Ron Paull and relieve him of duties at an emotional meeting.

On Day 6 of McGill encampment, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters face off

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters are facing off at McGill's downtown Montreal campus, with police officers in riot gear standing nearby to keep the two sides away from each other.
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On Day 6 of McGill encampment, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters face off

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters are facing off at McGill's downtown Montreal campus, with police officers in riot gear standing nearby to keep the two sides away from each other.

Alberta outlines the drought conditions that would lead to state of emergency

Alberta's environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or not emergency declarations are used to respond to drought this year.
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Alberta outlines the drought conditions that would lead to state of emergency

Alberta's environment ministry says it is watching three triggers closely to determine whether or not emergency declarations are used to respond to drought this year.

More people are working in Calgary than ever, and yet the unemployment rate is on the rise

The huge influx of newcomers to Alberta has helped drive the job market in Calgary into strange territory, with record levels of employment and surging levels of unemployment at the same time.
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More people are working in Calgary than ever, and yet the unemployment rate is on the rise

The huge influx of newcomers to Alberta has helped drive the job market in Calgary into strange territory, with record levels of employment and surging levels of unemployment at the same time.

Police charge 4th teen with murder in stabbing outside Halifax mall

Halifax police have charged a fourth teen with murder in the death of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach, who was fatally stabbed last week outside the Halifax Shopping Centre.
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Police charge 4th teen with murder in stabbing outside Halifax mall

Halifax police have charged a fourth teen with murder in the death of 16-year-old Ahmad Al Marrach, who was fatally stabbed last week outside the Halifax Shopping Centre.