BREAKING
Trudeau announces dates for Manitoba and Quebec byelections
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two federal byelections to be held on Sept. 16, according to a government release Sunday morning.
The byelections will be held in the ridings of Elmwood-Transcona in Winnipeg and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun in Montreal.
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie resigned from his seat in Elmwood-Transcona to work more closely with Premier Wab Kinew, leaving federal politics after nearly a decade of service.
The federal Liberals named Ian MacIntyre as their candidate for the ballot.
"I'm so honoured to be your Team Trudeau candidate for the upcoming by-election in Elmwood-Transcona! Together, we can build more homes, strengthen our public health care, and build a better future for all Manitobans," MacIntyre wrote in a Facebook post.
The teacher and union leader will be running against local construction electrician Colin Reynolds for the federal Conservatives and the NDP's Leila Dance, former executive director of the Transcona Business Improvement Zone.
Montreal's LaSalle—Emard—Verdun seat has been empty since the January resignation of former justice minister David Lametti, who tendered his resignation after being ejected from Trudeau's cabinet last July.
"It is with some sadness that I am leaving a dream job. Since the changes made to cabinet in the summer of 2023, I have continued to do my best to fulfill my duties as a member of Parliament," Lametti said. He had been the MP for the riding since 2015.
Trudeau hand-picked Montreal city Coun. Laura Palestini as the party's candidate – a move that denounced as "anti-democratic" by one of the three other aspiring candidates for the riding, Lori Morrison.
After going door-to-door to sign up memberships, the local school commissioner said she couldn't believe the Liberals would abandon its plans for a nomination meeting. Liberal campaign co-chair Soraya Martinez Ferrada said it was, ultimately, Trudeau's decision to prevent party members from choosing the candidate.
Palestini won't be the only municipal councillor on the ballot. She will face NDP's Craig Suave, who represents the city's Sud-Ouest borough. The Conservatives named Louis Ialenti as its candidate, describing him as a "common-sense small business owner." The Bloc Quebecois has not yet announced a candidate.
The September byelections will test the Liberals' electoral strength after a stunning upset in the Toronto this past June. The federal Liberals lost their longtime stronghold of Toronto-St.Paul's to Conservative candidate Don Stewart, who carried the seat by just over 590 votes.
With files from The Canadian Press
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Canada
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Toronto couple pushes for change after dog attacked by pack of coyotes
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N.B. RCMP issues alert on man 'carrying weapons'
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Father of girl stabbed to death in Alberta classroom tells killer to rot in hell
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BC Conservatives decry 'lawlessness' after gruesome Vancouver stranger attacks
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World
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Italy luxury yacht victims died of ‘dry drowning,’ first autopsies show
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U.S. charges former Trump 2016 campaign adviser Dimitri Simes over work for sanctioned Russian media
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China's halt of foreign adoptions leaves questions about pending cases
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Politics
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BREAKING
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Health
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Measles a rising concern in Canada, following near-zero years during pandemic
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Health Canada orders provinces to destroy old COVID-19 vaccines amid wait for new batch
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Sci-Tech
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Tiny glass beads suggest the moon had active volcanoes when dinosaurs roamed Earth
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Class-action wants Apple to uphold iPhone water resistance promise to Quebec customers
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Meta oversight panel says political content cuts could limit dissent in crises including Venezuela's
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Entertainment
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Ticketmaster's pricing for Oasis tickets is under investigation in the U.K.
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Harvey Weinstein won't face charges in Britain, but he could be hit with new accusations in New York
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TIFF kicks off with return to form, boasting big names in movies and music
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Business
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Are interest rate cuts a good sign for homeowners, current and future?
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Air Canada changes check-in cutoff time for all flights
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Variable mortgage rates regaining traction as Bank of Canada cuts rates
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Lifestyle
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Dress codes: How did plaid become popular for school uniforms?
As students return to school, one patterned textile now synonymous with uniforms will make its seasonal reappearance on pleated skirts, jumpers and ties: plaid.
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Ottawa man wins Maniwaki, Que. radio station's 'Catch the Ace' $3.8 million jackpot
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The US$10-million cocktail everyone is drinking at the U.S. Open
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Sports
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Calgary Flames host vigil to mourn Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
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Ugandan Olympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner
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Canadian wheelchair racer Brent Lakatos wins Paralympic gold medal
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Autos
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Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric
Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years and that it would revamp its XC90 hybrid sports utility vehicle.
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Ontario man told his EV needs $33K battery. Software update fixes the problem
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U.S. reports 28th death caused by exploding Takata air bag inflators
Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.
Local Spotlight
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Saskatchewan man auctioning off large collection of antique farming tractors
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Ottawa man wins Maniwaki, Que. radio station's 'Catch the Ace' $3.8 million jackpot
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'It's pretty unique to see them': Salamander migration in full swing in Manitoba
Herds of salamanders are crossing the road in western Manitoba by the dozens.
Bear cub from northern Ont. survives 10-hour drive to Windsor in back of van, being fed Taco Bell
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B.C. woman who sought $5K from neighbour over noise ordered to pay $50 for nuisance
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Windsor musician receives rare honour of taking the stage at Detroit Jazz Festival
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Humpback whale calf struck by BC Ferries vessel 'likely to survive,' research society says
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Meet the man living in the middle of a Kitchener, Ont. roundabout
Drivers going by a Kitchener roundabout may have noticed something unusual – a tent set up on the centre island.
Vancouver
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Man charged with murder in woman's slaying on B.C. First Nation
A man has been charged in the slaying of a woman in her home on the Sq’éwqel First Nation in B.C.'s Fraser Valley, in what police are alleging was a case of intimate partner violence.
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BC Conservatives decry 'lawlessness' after gruesome Vancouver stranger attacks
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B.C. Greens make election pledge for free transit, doubling of bus numbers
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Toronto
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Man, 21, charged in connection with fatal shooting at North York housing complex
A suspect has been charged in connection with two shootings in Toronto this summer, one of which took the life of a 23-year-old man in North York.
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Toronto couple pushes for change after dog attacked by pack of coyotes
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These are the corner stores that are now licensed to sell alcohol in the GTA
Nearly 4,200 convenience stores and hundreds of additional grocery stores are now licenced to sell some alcoholic beverages in Ontario.
Calgary
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'Lack of provincial leadership': Calgary city councillor pushes back against province's letter
A Calgary city councillor is urging Calgarians to write to Alberta's transportation minister, their MLA and even Premier Danielle Smith to tell them to reverse course on their plan to scuttle the Green Line project.
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Flames to livestream memorial service for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
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Charges laid after gun, stolen property recovered from Deer Ridge home: Calgary police
Two people are facing charges after Calgary police seized weapons and stolen property from a home in the community of Deer Ridge last month.
Ottawa
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Basement fire in Ottawa’s south end injures dog
Ottawa Fire Services says four dogs have been rescued following a fire that started in a basement of a two-storey home in the city's south end Thursday morning.
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Police investigating 'targeted' shooting in Vankleek Hill, Ont. No injuries reported
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after several shots were fired at parked vehicles in the Vankleek Hill area overnight.
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Ottawa man wins Maniwaki, Que. radio station's 'Catch the Ace' $3.8 million jackpot
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Montreal
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Class-action wants Apple to uphold iPhone water resistance promise to Quebec customers
A Quebec law firm is seeking authorization for a class-action lawsuit against Apple for anyone in the province who has had their iPhone damaged by water.
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Quebec CEGEPs furious over last-minute infrastructure cuts
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Premier Legault to make ministerial 'adjustment' Thursday to replace Fitzgibbon
On Thursday afternoon, Quebec will find out who will inherit the ministerial functions of 'superminister' Pierre Fitzgibbon, who announced his departure from political life Wednesday.
Edmonton
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Father of girl stabbed to death in Alberta classroom tells killer to rot in hell
The father of a 17-year-old girl stabbed to death in an Alberta classroom says he hopes her killer rots in hell.
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Police determined teen was 'at risk' before fatally shooting him: police watchdog
Police officers who shot and killed a teenage boy in Wetaskiwin last week believed the boy was at risk, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) said on Thursday.
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Edmonton man facing child porn charges following cross-border investigation: ALERT
An Edmonton man has been charged as part of a cross-border child sex abuse investigation.
Atlantic
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N.B. RCMP issues alert on man 'carrying weapons'
The New Brunswick RCMP has issued an emergency alert about a man reportedly “carrying weapons with intent to use them” in the Burnt Church area Thursday afternoon.
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Rainfall warnings, special weather statements issued for parts of Maritimes
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Nova Scotia RCMP to apologize to Black community for historic use of street checks
The commander of the RCMP in Nova Scotia will apologize to the province's Black community on Saturday for the Mounties' historic use of street checks.
Winnipeg
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5 and 7-year-olds dropped off by bus at wrong location after glitch with school division's new app
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School nutrition program expanded across Manitoba
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Winnipeg tech start-up providing a pathway for newcomer software engineers
A team of newcomer software engineers is looking to put Winnipeg on the map as an A.I. hub.
Regina
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Saskatchewan man auctioning off large collection of antique farming tractors
Saskatchewan man Clyde Hall has been collecting and restoring antique farm equipment for five decades. He's now ready to part with his collection.
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Paula Abdul forced to cancel upcoming Saskatchewan shows
Paula Abdul's visit to Saskatchewan will have to wait.
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Cote First Nation and neighbouring communities address drug crisis through engagement meeting
A group of First Nations are taking the initiative to address the drug crisis happening in their communities through community engagement meetings.
Kitchener
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How a Grandma Babysitting Club is addressing Ontario's child care shortage
A group of seniors in Ontario is offering their time and experience as parents struggle to find reliable child care spaces.
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'Not right and not fair': Ontario homeowner overcharged on gas bill for the last 7 years
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Pretrial hearing Thursday for former junior hockey players
There's a court appearance Thursday for a pretrial hearing for the five members of the gold medal-winning 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team, charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room.
Saskatoon
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Saskatchewan judge orders Vern's Pizza location to stop using the name after franchise feud
A judge has ordered the Vern's Pizza in Saskatoon’s Sutherland neighbourhood to stop using the Vern's name after finding its franchise agreement expired in 2016.
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'Send your water': Sask. village loses hotel, Canada Post and town office in fire
A small Saskatchewan village has lost several important landmarks following a fire earlier this week.
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Saskatchewan man auctioning off large collection of antique farming tractors
Saskatchewan man Clyde Hall has been collecting and restoring antique farm equipment for five decades. He's now ready to part with his collection.
Northern Ontario
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Sudbury not guilty of charges in 2015 death at downtown job site, appeals court rules
An appeals court has upheld the acquittal of Greater Sudbury on workplace safety charges connected to the Sept. 30, 2015, death of Cécile Paquette at a job site in the city's downtown.
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Air Canada’s new check-in rule frustrates travellers, causing delays and missed flights
Air Canada has implemented a new rule requiring passengers to check-in at least one hour before their departure time for domestic flights as of Wednesday.
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opinion
opinion Tom Mulcair: Why Singh decided to 'go for broke' and pull out of his deal with Trudeau
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh decided to 'go for broke' and pulled out of a supply and confidence deal with Justin Trudeau. But why now? Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair highlights some possible reasons in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.
London
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Fire in vacant building on Dundas Street
Emergency services were called to the scene at the corner of Dundas and Hewitt Streets just before 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, where a deep-seated fire had prompted multiple calls.
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LHSC 'organizational structure review' complete
More details are expected to be released at a news conference at 2:45 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
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Boil water advisory in effect from Southwestern Public Health
Health officials at Southwestern Public Health have issued a boil water advisory after bacteria was found.
Barrie
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Barrie, Ont. man's trial begins in 1994 homicide of Katherine Janeiro
The trial of Robert MacQueen, aka Bruce Ellis, 61, charged with second-degree murder in the 1994 death of Katherine Janeiro, got underway Thursday in Barrie.
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Attempted theft of groceries thwarted by staff and police
Grocery store staff helped police in Gravenhurst stop a theft in progress.
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Motorist fined $250 plus 3 demerit points for speeding in school zone: OPP
Provincial police warn motorists that speeding through a school zone carries a hefty fine.
Windsor
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Second person dead in Highway 401 collision
A second person has died following Aug. 23’s collision on Highway 401.
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Aquatic invasive species found for first time in Canada at Hillman Marsh
The aquatic invasive plant, hydrilla, has been detected for the first time in Canada at a marsh in Leamington.
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Amherstburg arson suspect arrested after business fire
Windsor police have charged a 31-year-old man with an arson after a fire at a business in Amherstburg.
Vancouver Island
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Police investigating body found after fire in Comox, B.C.
Major crime detectives are investigating after firefighters discovered human remains at the scene of a house fire in Comox, B.C.
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B.C. Greens make election pledge for free transit, doubling of bus numbers
B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau has announced an election policy to make all public transit in the province free.
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BC Conservatives decry 'lawlessness' after gruesome Vancouver stranger attacks
After two grisly stranger attacks in downtown Vancouver, members of the BC Conservatives were quick to decry the crimes as the most recent example of the lawlessness and violence plaguing the city – directly contradicting statistics and assurances to the contrary provided by the chief of police.
Kelowna
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Have you seen Lulu? Kelowna RCMP searching for stolen puppy
Mounties in Kelowna are appealing to the public for help reuniting a stolen puppy named Lulu with its owner.
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RCMP issue 'strong warning' against unsanctioned pre-grad parties in B.C.'s Okanagan
Authorities are urging parents in B.C.'s Okanagan to speak with their teenagers about the dangers of attending "unsanctioned" pre-graduation parties.
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Commercial truck plunges off bridge in B.C. Interior, driver unaccounted for, RCMP say
The driver of a semi truck and trailer that plunged off of a bridge in the B.C. Interior Saturday morning has not been located, according to police.
Lethbridge
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Southern Alberta farmers caught in the middle of Canada, China dispute
Southern Alberta farmers appear to be caught in the middle of a trade war, as the Canadian and Chinese governments face off on the international stage.
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Lethbridge post-secondary students return to class with more financial support options
Students at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Polytechnic were out in full force Wednesday as a new semester got underway.
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Alleged Lethbridge drug house shut down by Alberta sheriffs
Alberta sheriffs have closed a problem property in Lethbridge, saying they were called to the home over alleged drug activity more than a dozen times since 2022.
Sault Ste. Marie
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Two charged with stealing $800K in materials from Algoma Steel
Police in Sault Ste. Marie charged two suspects last month with taking more than $800,000 worth of materials from Algoma Steel property.
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Paula Abdul cancels Canada tour, northern Ont. shows
Pop icon Paula Abdul announced Wednesday night she is cancelling her upcoming Canadian tour due to multiple injuries, including three stops in northern Ontario.
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Sault addictions worker calls for emotional management education for young people
The head of a Sault Ste. Marie recovery centre is calling for changes from both upper levels of government.
N.L.
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Dispute over unrecognized Inuit group halts major conference for Canadian North
A 16-year-old biennial event aimed at fostering business in the country's eastern Arctic and northern regions has been cancelled indefinitely as a dispute unfolds between Inuit in Canada and a Labrador group claiming to share their heritage.
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Cow cuddling: Why a Newfoundland farm is offering quality time with these 'gentle creatures'
Jim Lester’s farm hopped on the cow-cuddling trend in early August, and his time slots have been pretty well sold out ever since.
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Newly reinstated Newfoundland cod fishery temporarily paused as landings hit limit
The federal government has temporarily paused parts of the newly reinstated commercial northern cod fishery off the east coast of Newfoundland as landings approach the seasonal limit.
