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B.C. woman urges dog owners to watch their pets on walks after husky overdoses on cocaine

A British Columbia woman is warning dog owners to watch what their pets touch on walks, after her two-year-old husky overdosed on cocaine. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says this is a problem across Canada. While it doesn't collect data on dog o
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B.C. woman urges dog owners to watch their pets on walks after husky overdoses on cocaine

A British Columbia woman is warning dog owners to watch what their pets touch on walks, after her two-year-old husky overdosed on cocaine. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says this is a problem across Canada. While it doesn't collect data on dog overdoses, it says, anecdotally, vets are seeing more of them.

Faced with surging demand, Alberta broke housing construction records. Is there a lesson there?

Alberta broke housing construction records in 2025 and led the country in housing starts per capita. The massive upswing in homebuilding comes after a period of similarly massive population growth, and some experts say there are lessons other cities in Canad
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Faced with surging demand, Alberta broke housing construction records. Is there a lesson there?

Alberta broke housing construction records in 2025 and led the country in housing starts per capita. The massive upswing in homebuilding comes after a period of similarly massive population growth, and some experts say there are lessons other cities in Canada could learn about how to ramp up housing supply to meet demand.

Cree Nation of Mistissini in Quebec under lockdown due to police investigation after 2 men killed in shooting

The Cree Nation of Mistissini is under a lockdown notice Thursday morning after two men in their 30s were killed following a shooting Wednesday night.
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Cree Nation of Mistissini in Quebec under lockdown due to police investigation after 2 men killed in shooting

The Cree Nation of Mistissini is under a lockdown notice Thursday morning after two men in their 30s were killed following a shooting Wednesday night.

Poilievre courts delegates as he faces a must-win leadership review vote

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's fate will be put to delegates at the party's convention in Calgary on Friday. While those around him are confident he can avoid being turfed, the leader's loyalists are doing all they can to ensure he easily clears thi
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Poilievre courts delegates as he faces a must-win leadership review vote

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's fate will be put to delegates at the party's convention in Calgary on Friday. While those around him are confident he can avoid being turfed, the leader's loyalists are doing all they can to ensure he easily clears this must-win vote.

Should the Canadian Coast Guard be armed? The jury is still out, but the navy says no

Canada is the only Arctic nation that doesn't arm its coast guard fleet. The United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Russia all operate coast guard fleets that have the capability to defend themselves. The commander of Canada's navy says
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Should the Canadian Coast Guard be armed? The jury is still out, but the navy says no

Canada is the only Arctic nation that doesn't arm its coast guard fleet. The United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Russia all operate coast guard fleets that have the capability to defend themselves. The commander of Canada's navy says arming the civilian fleet isn't necessary unless there's a war.

Advocates criticize decision to keep aging Thunder Bay, Ont., correctional facilities open

When Sol Mamakwa visited the Thunder Bay District Jail last month, he said he witnessed beds pressed up against toilets in overcrowded cells. After learning that the facility, which turns 100 this year, is being kept open, Kiiwetinoong's MPP said “I was app
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Advocates criticize decision to keep aging Thunder Bay, Ont., correctional facilities open

When Sol Mamakwa visited the Thunder Bay District Jail last month, he said he witnessed beds pressed up against toilets in overcrowded cells. After learning that the facility, which turns 100 this year, is being kept open, Kiiwetinoong's MPP said “I was appalled.” Here are some reactions to the news that the Thunder Bay Correctional Complex under construction will not replace the city's existing correctional facilities.

9 years after mosque attack, paralyzed survivor says Quebec secularism laws hinder progress

Nine years after a deadly mosque attack in Quebec City claimed the lives of six men, survivors and advocates say they’re focused on promoting understanding — particularly in the wake of several pieces of legislation reinforcing secularism in Quebec.
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9 years after mosque attack, paralyzed survivor says Quebec secularism laws hinder progress

Nine years after a deadly mosque attack in Quebec City claimed the lives of six men, survivors and advocates say they’re focused on promoting understanding — particularly in the wake of several pieces of legislation reinforcing secularism in Quebec.

General Motors to lay off 1,200 workers in Oshawa, Ont. on Friday

The day Oshawa, Ont., autoworkers have dreaded for months has arrived, as GM Canada is poised to cut a shift at the city’s plant, costing over a thousand workers their jobs. 
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General Motors to lay off 1,200 workers in Oshawa, Ont. on Friday

The day Oshawa, Ont., autoworkers have dreaded for months has arrived, as GM Canada is poised to cut a shift at the city’s plant, costing over a thousand workers their jobs. 

Toronto cyclists defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court

A group of Toronto cyclists were in Ontario's highest court on Wednesday to defend their successful challenge of the province's plan to rip up three stretches of the city's bike lanes.
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Toronto cyclists defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court

A group of Toronto cyclists were in Ontario's highest court on Wednesday to defend their successful challenge of the province's plan to rip up three stretches of the city's bike lanes.

Montreal police to adopt more 'humane approach' toward autistic people during interventions

Montreal police launched a pilot project Wednesday aimed at adapting the way officers interact with autistic Montrealers during interventions.
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Montreal police to adopt more 'humane approach' toward autistic people during interventions

Montreal police launched a pilot project Wednesday aimed at adapting the way officers interact with autistic Montrealers during interventions.

B.C.'s Eby says no significant pipeline updates in meeting with Carney, Alberta's Smith

B.C. Premier David Eby says there was no«'significant update» on a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast during what he described as a «cordial» meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Wednesday.
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B.C.'s Eby says no significant pipeline updates in meeting with Carney, Alberta's Smith

B.C. Premier David Eby says there was no«'significant update» on a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast during what he described as a «cordial» meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Wednesday.

Vancouver tech company Hootsuite facing backlash for contract with U.S. Homeland Security, which oversees ICE

CEO Irina Novoselsky said Hootsuite has worked with government organizations across countries and administrations for more than 15 years, including the U.S. government. 
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Vancouver tech company Hootsuite facing backlash for contract with U.S. Homeland Security, which oversees ICE

CEO Irina Novoselsky said Hootsuite has worked with government organizations across countries and administrations for more than 15 years, including the U.S. government. 

Seniors advocate seeks increased nursing-home security amid Saint John sex-offences investigation

A seniors advocate is calling for improved security measures at nursing homes across New Brunswick, as Saint John police investigate «offences of a sexual nature» at Loch Lomond Villa’s The Village involving at least 12 victims, some into their
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Seniors advocate seeks increased nursing-home security amid Saint John sex-offences investigation

A seniors advocate is calling for improved security measures at nursing homes across New Brunswick, as Saint John police investigate «offences of a sexual nature» at Loch Lomond Villa’s The Village involving at least 12 victims, some into their 90s.

Police investigating students at a Labrador high school alleged to have used AI to create intimate image

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has confirmed a police investigation into students alleged to have used generative AI to create and share intimate images.
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Police investigating students at a Labrador high school alleged to have used AI to create intimate image

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has confirmed a police investigation into students alleged to have used generative AI to create and share intimate images.

'We were supposed to grow old together': Fiancée mourns man found day after crash

The fiancée of a man who was found dead in the snow after a crash last week in Ottawa is remembering him as a devoted father who worked long hours and came so near to seeing his family again.
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'We were supposed to grow old together': Fiancée mourns man found day after crash

The fiancée of a man who was found dead in the snow after a crash last week in Ottawa is remembering him as a devoted father who worked long hours and came so near to seeing his family again.

Federal report examines gaps in RCMP response to N.S. mass shooting

A workplace incident report investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia which left RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson and 21 others dead.
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Federal report examines gaps in RCMP response to N.S. mass shooting

A workplace incident report investigated the 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia which left RCMP Const. Heidi Stevenson and 21 others dead.

Why solving cold case killings just got much harder for police

Police cold-case units face a new challenge in solving decades-old killings. With the world's largest storehouse of genealogy information, Ancestry.com, now banning law enforcement from using its data without obtaining a court order, it is much harder for pol
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Why solving cold case killings just got much harder for police

Police cold-case units face a new challenge in solving decades-old killings. With the world's largest storehouse of genealogy information, Ancestry.com, now banning law enforcement from using its data without obtaining a court order, it is much harder for police to build family trees based on crime-scene DNA and zone in on suspects via their distant relatives.

B.C. government struck compromise with assisted dying policy, court hears

Current and former Ministry of Health officials took the stand this week to describe the origins of the province’s medical assistance in dying policy, which is at the centre of this case. The policy allows publicly-funded, faith-based health-care providers
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B.C. government struck compromise with assisted dying policy, court hears

Current and former Ministry of Health officials took the stand this week to describe the origins of the province’s medical assistance in dying policy, which is at the centre of this case. The policy allows publicly-funded, faith-based health-care providers to opt out of providing MAID in their facilities. It also requires them to work with health authorities to ensure an efficient transfer of care in these cases and to facilitate requests for information about MAID.

Alberta’s population could surpass British Columbia’s as early as 2038: StatsCan

Alberta could overtake British Columbia as Canada's third most populated province in just over a decade, according to new projections released by Statistics Canada.
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Alberta’s population could surpass British Columbia’s as early as 2038: StatsCan

Alberta could overtake British Columbia as Canada's third most populated province in just over a decade, according to new projections released by Statistics Canada.

B.C. man gets 5 months in jail over videos, images posted to Pornhub without consent

Judge sentenced the man to five months in custody and 18 months probation, finding the «pre-meditated and revenge motivated nature of the acts» he committed placed it in a more «egregious category» than other cases. 
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B.C. man gets 5 months in jail over videos, images posted to Pornhub without consent

Judge sentenced the man to five months in custody and 18 months probation, finding the «pre-meditated and revenge motivated nature of the acts» he committed placed it in a more «egregious category» than other cases. 

Court strikes down challenge of Sask.'s decision to extend life of 3 coal-fired power plants

A group of environmentalists has lost their legal challenge to the Saskatchewan government’s decision to extend the life of three coal-fired power plants to 2050.
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Court strikes down challenge of Sask.'s decision to extend life of 3 coal-fired power plants

A group of environmentalists has lost their legal challenge to the Saskatchewan government’s decision to extend the life of three coal-fired power plants to 2050.

New details show vigorous, pricey process to identify explicit books in Edmonton schools

The 329 pages of records, obtained by CBC News, reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of $43,000.
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New details show vigorous, pricey process to identify explicit books in Edmonton schools

The 329 pages of records, obtained by CBC News, reveal that 11 teachers were hired by Edmonton Public Schools for a four-week summer project to review books for sexually explicit content, at a cost of $43,000.

Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells

A lawyer says she was left bloody and swollen after multiple Durham regional police officers allegedly slammed her head on a desk without provocation, ripped off her head scarf and dragged her to the basement cells of the Oshawa courthouse last week.
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Ont. lawyer alleges Durham Region police violently assaulted her, dragged her to courthouse cells

A lawyer says she was left bloody and swollen after multiple Durham regional police officers allegedly slammed her head on a desk without provocation, ripped off her head scarf and dragged her to the basement cells of the Oshawa courthouse last week.

B.C.'s attorney general urges Canadian businesses to 'think about their role' in supporting ICE operations

B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison and Vancouver-based Hootsuite are among the Canadian companies facing backlash for business ties to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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B.C.'s attorney general urges Canadian businesses to 'think about their role' in supporting ICE operations

B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison and Vancouver-based Hootsuite are among the Canadian companies facing backlash for business ties to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Is Canada equipped to handle Chinese EVs?

The cost of importing Chinese cars to Canada is set to drop steeply with a recent cut in tariffs. How will that impact EV sales? Are our EV charging infrastructure and our grid ready for those extra cars? Here's a closer look at the potential impact.
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Is Canada equipped to handle Chinese EVs?

The cost of importing Chinese cars to Canada is set to drop steeply with a recent cut in tariffs. How will that impact EV sales? Are our EV charging infrastructure and our grid ready for those extra cars? Here's a closer look at the potential impact.

Canada's icebreaker pact looked great until Trump starting threatening the Arctic

Canada is a party to an agreement to work with U.S. and Finnish counterparts to produce icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard. Those ships will give the U.S. greater ability to operate in the Arctic. Will they also be used to threaten Canada's sovereignty in t
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Canada's icebreaker pact looked great until Trump starting threatening the Arctic

Canada is a party to an agreement to work with U.S. and Finnish counterparts to produce icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard. Those ships will give the U.S. greater ability to operate in the Arctic. Will they also be used to threaten Canada's sovereignty in the North?

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