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Some small business owners in Canada are asking for the federal government to reckon with the challenges they face as they confront a looming deadline to repay a portion of emergency government loans issued during the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/T1LW1t

From Avatar to Dune: The most anticipated new shows and movies of 2024, and where to watch them

Hot on the heels of one of the best years for movie and TV releases in recent memory, 2024 is shaping up to be an impressive year for screens both big and small. To help you wade through, CBC News has compiled 24 new movies and shows to watch in 2024 — and when and where you can see them. http://dlvr.it/T1LVqr

There are no simple answers to the immigration housing question

If one accepts the premise that higher immigration is both a net-positive — economically and socially — and a public policy imperative for Canada, then significantly curtailing immigration for the sake of the housing market risks swapping one problem for another. http://dlvr.it/T1LVhF

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What's the germiest piece of equipment at the gym? You may be surprised

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Poulin's hat trick, Heise's highlight-reel goals kick off PWHL's 2nd week

Toronto hosts Ottawa and Montreal welcomes Boston for its home opener during a PWHL doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. http://dlvr.it/T1JdTs

Quaker recalls granola bars, cereals over possible salmonella exposure

Quaker Canada is voluntary recalling 38 varieties of granola bars and Harvest Crunch cereals due to the potential exposure to salmonella. http://dlvr.it/T1JdC8

Could a byproduct of green hydrogen breathe life into Gulf of St. Lawrence dead zone?

Oxygen created from the production of green hydrogen could help stem the growing dead zone at the bottom of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, according to new research by Canadian scientists. http://dlvr.it/T1JcwB

Security footage shows Regina drivers passing man waving for help before he died in cold

A Regina business owner says he is deeply disturbed after his security cameras captured a man apparently trying to flag down passersby for help for several hours before he died out in the cold late last month. http://dlvr.it/T1JcgK

As Edmonton tears down encampments, here's why some people choose to camp outside the inner city

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He can’t get into rehab without an address. He can’t keep an address without rehab

Davy Short's alcoholism has made it difficult to maintain housing, while his homelessness has made it difficult to get treatment for alcoholism. Without help soon, he doesn't know if he'll survive. http://dlvr.it/T1GB4b

'Cutting the heck' out of Canada's boreal forest has put caribou at risk

A new study examining nearly a half century of logging in Ontario and Quebec warns the practice has left forests in the provinces severely depleted — and put the majestic woodland caribou at risk. http://dlvr.it/T1G9nT

This illegal switchblade was a 'bestseller' on Amazon.ca until it was reported to the company

A CBC Toronto investigation revealed listings for the switchblade, along with what appeared to be stun guns and brass knuckles, which are considered prohibited weapons in Canada. All of the listings have since been taken down. http://dlvr.it/T1G9Vg

My daughter's cancer is a tragedy. But her bond with her adopted nana is healing my heart

Julie Jewett was overwhelmed when her daughter was diagnosed with cancer. That’s when her neighbour came into her life with a simple offer to help. http://dlvr.it/T1G9FJ

Federal health minister says he won't allow Florida to 'pillage' the drug supply

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Adan Canto, Mexican actor known for X-Men: Days of Future Past, dead at 42

Adan Canto, the Mexican singer and actor best known for his roles in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Agent Game as well as the TV series The Cleaning Lady, has died. He was 42. http://dlvr.it/T1Ch5n

Winter storm smacks central Saskatchewan with 10-15 cm of snow

Many regions of central Saskatchewan have received 10 to 15 centimetres since the snow began to fall on Tuesday, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Travel is not recommended on many highways near Yorkton. http://dlvr.it/T1Cgqj

When you drink bottled water, you're drinking lots and lots of plastic particles

Scientists tested bottled water from three different brands sold in the U.S. and found they contained up to 400,000 tiny plastic particles per litre. http://dlvr.it/T1CgbF

Mean Girls: It's so fetch

This Mean Girls maintains the story and most jokes from the 2004 original. But a tired rehash this is not: Mean Girls has a newly invigorated spirit thanks to a charismatic ensemble of Gen-Z stars who gamely approach each line as if it were originally written for them. http://dlvr.it/T1CgHL

Man in serious condition after armed assault at Longueuil, Que., courthouse

The armed assault happened around noon, according to Longueuil police. A 43-year-old man has been arrested. http://dlvr.it/T19SQh

Big Canadian banks may be making misleading claims on sustainability, says securities complaint

Canada's big five banks — RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC and Scotiabank — are potentially misleading investors with their use of terms like sustainable finance, according to a complaint to securities regulators by a climate advocacy group. http://dlvr.it/T199qr

Ukraine air force official warns defences from Russian missiles are stretched thin

Russia's recent escalation of missile and drone attacks is stretching Ukraine's air defence resources, a Ukrainian air force official said Tuesday, leaving the country vulnerable in the 22-month war unless it can secure further weapons supplies. http://dlvr.it/T199XV

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, says London coroner

Irish singer and political activist Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, a coroner's office in London, England, confirmed to CBC News on Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/T1998x

Much of Ontario under winter weather advisories as storm forecast to dump snow and rain

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John Marston rants about the Toronto Police

Site of deadly Manitoba highway crash should be redesigned to improve safety, new report recommends

A roundabout, a wider median and a setup that forces drivers to make a U-turn instead of turning left are all options to improve safety at a southwestern Manitoba highway intersection that was the site of a deadly crash in June. http://dlvr.it/T16hqJ

Pope Francis calls for ban on 'despicable' surrogacy births

Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on the "despicable" practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the "commercialization" of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity. http://dlvr.it/T16hXy

Lunar lander issue complicates privately-led U.S. moon mission

A robotic lander built by a private company suffered a technical problem on its way to the moon on Monday, threatening to upend the first U.S. soft lunar landing in over 50 years. http://dlvr.it/T16hG5

How a potential drought would affect highly-coveted water in Alberta's south

With significant drought projected this summer, dry southern Alberta is facing off a particular anxiety considering its heavy reliance on irrigation, which refers to the process of watering crops artificially instead of relying on rainfall. http://dlvr.it/T16gyx

Sunwing passengers still awaiting compensation more than a year after vacation flight disruptions

Hundreds of passengers whose vacation plans were ruined are still awaiting compensation from Sunwing for their out-of-pocket expenses. In most cases, the airline has given a base compensation of $500. http://dlvr.it/T16gYS

Families of PS752 victims push for government action against Iran on anniversary of deadly crash

As families of Flight PS752 victims mark the fourth anniversary of the aircraft's destruction, the federal government isn't ruling out designating the entire Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization — a measure the families have demanded for years. http://dlvr.it/T14SHq

These women donated organs to complete strangers. Both say they have no regrets

Donors cite both the pressing need for organs and a sense of meaning they derive from helping to save a life as reasons for making donations requiring major surgery and recovery time. http://dlvr.it/T14S8m

This man says moving to Canada was the 'toughest experience ever' with no credit history. So he created an app

Nigerian-born Kingsley Madu found it exceptionally difficult to get set up financially after he moved to Canada in 2019. It was the motivation for him to develop a banking app to help ease some of the financial barriers faced by newcomers. http://dlvr.it/T14S0P

Rescuers search for missing helicopter travelling from Calgary believed to have crashed in B.C.

Rescue crews are actively trying to find a helicopter that is believed to have crashed after it went missing east of Revelstoke, B.C., in Glacier National Park on Friday. http://dlvr.it/T14Rrl

B.C. town rallies around 2 boys seriously burned after explosive object thrown into bonfire

The community of Smithers, B.C., is rallying to support two teenage boys and their families after the boys suffered serious burns in a New Year's Day explosion just north of the town. http://dlvr.it/T14RfG

I worked Saturdays at the dump because I'm fascinated by what people throw out

Meg Whitton took a part-time job at a local dump in her county to see what people chose to throw out, what it says about consumerism and how people attach meaning to possessions. http://dlvr.it/T12q0z

Montreal father warns against counterfeit synthetic opioids after death of teen son

A father wants to spread awareness about synthetic opioids sold to teens after he says his son died of an overdose. The 15-year-old took a drug known as isotonitazene thinking it was oxycodone. http://dlvr.it/T12prF

Here's how a Canada-wide plastics registry could save you money

A Canadian government plan to track plastics could help put more money into consumers' pockets and keep plastic waste out of landfills. http://dlvr.it/T12pf8

'People realized there really is a war going on': Russian city shaken by Ukraine's attacks

Scenes long familiar to Ukrainians from 22 months of war are now playing out in one of Russia's own cities, following a deadly strike on the centre of Belgorod. In a war that has seen few Russian civilian casualties, the attack has come as a shock to residents. http://dlvr.it/T12pQb

It might be a simple game, but cornhole is taking North America by storm

Professional and amateur players have taken the game of cornhole from backyards and school gymnasiums into giant warehouses, convention centres — and even onto ESPN. http://dlvr.it/T12pDS

Parents of First Nations woman who died in Thunder Bay seek justice after police don't respond to 911 calls

The parents of 21-year-old Jenna Ostberg are calling for justice for their daughter, the victim of a domestic disturbance that involved three 911 calls and is now under investigation by Ontario's police watchdog related to Thunder Bay police's response. http://dlvr.it/T110JH

New Zealand fisherman who tread water for 23 hours owes life to wristwatch

A fisherman who survived treading water for 23 hours off the coast of New Zealand after falling off his boat said he was lucky to be alive after being spotted due to the reflection from his wristwatch. http://dlvr.it/T1103y

The first legal Vancouver pot shops opened 5 years ago. Some owners say business isn't booming

Hefty markups and competition are among the challenges plaguing shop owners five years into legalization. Municipalities have yet to see promised tax revenue, and businesses hope provincial and federal governments will ease regulations. http://dlvr.it/T10zrT

This N.S. integrated school was restored to preserve and celebrate centuries of Black education

The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown, N.S., is preserving a piece of Canadian history with a new exhibit recreating a historic Black school. http://dlvr.it/T10zdd

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'Not enough snow to really do anything': Business owners say warm weather taking toll on winter offerings

Some owners of winter activity businesses in B.C. say the warm weather and lack of snowfall is taking a toll, bringing poor, even dangerous, conditions on ski hills and backcountry trails. http://dlvr.it/T0ykM9

When a small Labrador school needed textiles for a sewing class, donations came from overseas

The teacher behind a revived sewing and textile class at a Labrador school says there's enough fabric to run the program this year and into the future, thanks to donations that came from as far away as New Zealand. http://dlvr.it/T0yk52

'The emotional wreckage is insurmountable,' kin of Muslim family victims tells killer in London, Ont., court

Relatives of the Muslim family struck down by a white nationalist in 2021 are describing their deep pain and loss at his sentencing hearing in London, Ont., that began Thursday, with the 23-year-old among those in court listening to victim impact statements. Nathaniel Veltman was found guilty Nov. 17 of murder and attempted murder after a 10-week trial in Windsor. http://dlvr.it/T0yjrs

I'm overprotective because of my son's deadly allergy but he wants me to trust him

Her son’s deadly nut allergy had a Winnipeg mom living in fear. But as he grows up and asks for more freedom, Morgan Klachefsky had been forced to find ways to cope. http://dlvr.it/T0yjYw

Ontario's accessibility legislation is failing. Advocates say lack of enforcement, complaints process to blame

Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act is failing because of a lack of enforcement and a complaints mechanism, advocates say. http://dlvr.it/T0yjFk

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