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John Marston Hates CAMH

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Michel Band society looks for scattered descendants as it pushes to re-establish First Nation

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The Michel Callihoo Nation Society wants the Canadian government to establish a new band for descendants of the former Treaty 6 First Nation. http://dlvr.it/TBsRjw

Driver says he's hitting roadblocks with Uber and police after assault by passenger

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A St. John's Uber driver says he's been stymied in trying to get justice after being assaulted in his car by a passenger. http://dlvr.it/TBs43T

Family walked 100 km home to protest northern Manitoba train cancellations

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A family from a First Nation community in northern Manitoba walked roughly 100 kilometres in 35 C heat for two and a half days after their train home was cancelled last week, in part to peacefully protest what they say is forgotten and frequently interrupted rail service. http://dlvr.it/TBrS3Y

How extreme weather affects food prices in Canada

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Extreme weather events like fires, floods, heat waves and droughts pose an increasing risk to Canada’s food supply chain, putting pressure on prices all the way to the grocery store shelf, say experts. http://dlvr.it/TBqqVH

Israel keeps up strikes in Gaza as Hamas reacts skeptically to ceasefire talks

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Israeli forces are pressing on with their operations near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis amid an international push for a deal to halt the fighting in Gaza and block a slide into a wider regional conflict with Iran and its proxies. http://dlvr.it/TBq8X9

Travellers accuse screening officers at Ottawa airport of 'unprofessional' behaviour

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Many complaints travellers filed with officials about the Ottawa International Airport over the past year and a half were directed at screening officers they accused of unprofessional, rude and invasive behaviour during body and bag searches, CBC News has learned. http://dlvr.it/TBpnKg

Here's how the U.S. trial of a Canadian linked to the Pearson gold heist could play out

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Moscow, Kyiv trade blame for blaze at Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

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Moscow and Kyiv accused each other of starting a fire on the grounds of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Sunday, as Ukraine urged residents to remain calm and reported no sign of elevated radiation. http://dlvr.it/TBnrqr

It's a mass wedding! 4 couples share special day of love, faith and tradition in St. John's

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The Filipino community in Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated four couples getting married at the same time. Although not seen often in this province, they say it's a common practice in the Philippines. http://dlvr.it/TBnfLJ

How to watch the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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The world’s top athletes will be heading home after two weeks on the world stage, as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games wrap up on Sunday. CBC will celebrate the Games with live coverage of the closing ceremony from the Stade de France, starting at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, hosted by Scott Russell. http://dlvr.it/TBnBRC

Having trouble reaching 10,000 steps a day? You might not need that many, anyway

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It might be surprise you to know the 10,000-step daily target was actually chosen at random as part of a marketing campaign. But researchers have since probed the long-accepted step goal to figure out exactly how many steps it takes to see maximum benefits. http://dlvr.it/TBmjmM

Here's a hot take: Let's focus on how we feel heat, not global warming

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Author and historian On Barak says that when talking about climate change, we should be thinking less on the abstract concept of global warming and more about how we directly experience heat. http://dlvr.it/TBmjh8

'Really, that song?': Celine Dion disavows Trump's usage of My Heart Will Go On at rally

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My Heart Will Go On helped propel Dion to super stardom as it was used in the 1997 Oscar-winning blockbluster film Titanic.  http://dlvr.it/TBmC2X

Where did all of Montreal's lesbian bars go?

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Montreal's last lesbian bar closed in 2013. Though sapphic collectives have been holding events in the city, those who remember the heyday of lesbian bars say they're important community spaces. http://dlvr.it/TBlp2t

This Montreal shop sells food at 3 prices depending on what you can afford

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Everything at the Carrefour Solidaire's grocery store in the Centre-Sud neighbourhood of Montreal has three prices. Go inside to see what difference it makes to shoppers who can buy products at a reduced price, a small markup, or a price that pays it forward. http://dlvr.it/TBlVsp

These 17 cancers are on the rise in younger generations

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Lifestyle changes may be linked with an increase in cancer diagnoses among younger generations, a new U.S. study suggests. Without proper intervention, researchers warn that the burden of cancer as younger generations age could not only impact those diagnosed, but also caregivers and society as a whole. http://dlvr.it/TBl0MJ

U.S. voters split on whether Trump or Harris will make life more affordable

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Americans are divided on which presidential candidate will make life better for middle and lower income families. Neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris has released a detailed economic platform, yet polls suggest many Americans believe Republicans are focused on the economy and tax cuts while Democrats have promised to tax the rich and corporations. http://dlvr.it/TBl0Bh

120K without power across Quebec as torrential rain batters province

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Chippewa teen who set up pet food bank gears up for veterinary school

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This week Chippewas of the Thames community members are bidding a bittersweet goodbye to Zhawanoogbiik Danielle Riley, an 18-year-old who's devoted much of her young life to helping animals. http://dlvr.it/TBjwP1

Explorer's family could have difficulty winning their lawsuit against Titan sub owner, experts say

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Can urban parks protect biodiversity as they welcome more visitors?

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Parks like Mount Royal in Montreal are drawing more visitors eager for a taste of nature in the city, but their popularity might be putting vulnerable plant species at risk. http://dlvr.it/TBhpbl

Calgary firefighter who died fighting Jasper wildfire identified

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In social media posts, family and friends say 24-year-old Morgan Kitchen of Calgary was the firefighter who died near Jasper, Alta., after being severely injured by a falling tree. http://dlvr.it/TBhpRF

Russia says fighting continues in Kursk region after surprise Ukrainian attack

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Halifax developing code of conduct for people living at designated encampment sites

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Halifax staff are in the process of creating a code of conduct for people sleeping rough at its six designated encampments to address problematic behaviour as concerns about safety from the people living in and around the sites persist. http://dlvr.it/TBgYYq

How the case against a doctor accused of murdering 4 elderly patients unravelled

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Court documents from the case of an eastern Ontario doctor recently acquitted of murder in the deaths of four elderly patients with COVID-19 reveal what led to the surprising and rapid end of his trial and provide fresh insight into a case that Crown prosecutors are still hoping to pursue. http://dlvr.it/TBfl8x

Meet the artist behind the massive pigeon sculpture going up in NYC

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Artist Iván Argote understands that pigeons ruffle many people’s feathers. But he’s hoping to change how the public views the bird by putting a massive one on a pedestal in New York City.  http://dlvr.it/TBfNLC

B.C. landslide river surge reaches Lower Mainland

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High waters and debris that flowed over top of a massive landslide in British Columbia's Chilcotin River are reaching British Columbia's Lower Mainland today.  http://dlvr.it/TBfN7s

Great Barrier Reef waters reached 400-year temperature highs in the past decade, study finds

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Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef hit their highest level in 400 years over the past decade, according to researchers who warned that the reef likely won’t survive if planetary warming isn’t stopped. http://dlvr.it/TBdg2H

Trump repeats conspiracy theory that PM Trudeau 'could be' son of Fidel Castro

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Former U.S. president Donald Trump repeated a baseless claim about Justin Trudeau’s parentage in an interview on Monday, suggesting that the prime minister “could be” the son of former Cuban president Fidel Castro. http://dlvr.it/TBd6ck

Weather co-operates to give the go-ahead to the 206th Royal St. John's Regatta

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The weather-dependent Royal St. John's Regatta, which features a full day of races on Quidi Vidi Lake with live music and carnival-style games on the side, got the go-ahead Wednesday morning. http://dlvr.it/TBcHGc

This man lives in a cemetery in Gaza. He says there's nowhere else safe to go

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2 former Canada world junior players charged with sexual assault sign with top Russian league

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NWR3 (Noah's World Reacts) Angry Grandpa Firecracker Compilation By Kevi...

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Canada's Camryn Rogers secures women's hammer throw Olympic title

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Camryn Rogers of Richmond, B.C., won the Olympic gold medal in the women's hammer throw final at Stade de France in Paris on Tuesday. http://dlvr.it/TBbBvx

Hi, working mom here. Can I please get back to a summer without camps to juggle for my kids?

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As a working mother of three children whose husband travels for work for several weeks each summer, Molly Morse finds it to be one of the most stressful seasons of the year. http://dlvr.it/TBZdP8

Noise cannons, netting deployed by Toronto's transit agency to thwart swarm of seagulls

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After a Toronto Transit Commission facility was swarmed by seagulls this spring, noise cannons and netting successfully kept the birds from nesting on its green roof, a spokesperson said. http://dlvr.it/TBYncW

Hail and rain tear through Calgary amid severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of Alberta

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An Alberta Emergency Alert and severe thunderstorm warnings remain in effect for some regions in Alberta after intense hail and rainfall tore through parts of the province on Monday evening. http://dlvr.it/TBYQzQ

The swing state of Pennsylvania is a critical election battleground — and voters there know it

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Venezuela to launch criminal investigation into opposition leaders who challenged Maduro's election win claims

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Labrador man denied long-sought hearing about his detainment for a tweet

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Andrew Abbass has alleged for years that his detention by members of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary at a western Newfoundland hospital was illegal, and he has fought for a hearing that would examine the circumstances of his arrest. http://dlvr.it/TBX8qR

Canada wants to be in the top 10 global tourism destinations — but it's struggling to get there

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Canada has set ambitious post-pandemic tourism targets and has a new strategy to meet those goals, but experts say geopolitical challenges, cost of travel in the country and climate change will make those goals difficult to achieve. http://dlvr.it/TBVzl5

Albertans sought respite during record-hot July. Spike in electricity use suggests they found AC

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Alberta households have historically been slow to adopt air conditioners to cool their homes. But with four cities in the province hitting hottest-ever temperatures last month, that might be changing. http://dlvr.it/TBVzSy

The National

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August 4, 2024 | Canadian Ethan Katzberg becomes the youngest person to win gold in the hammer throw. Firefighters in Alberta pay tribute to one of their own killed by a falling tree while fighting the Jasper wildfire. Plus, how misinformation fuelled violent protests in the U.K. http://dlvr.it/TBVh1v

Bricklin fans celebrate the made-in-New Brunswick car's 50th anniversary

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About 40 Bricklins lined Water Street in Saint John this weekend. New Brunswickers young and old had the chance to admire the cars and even take a seat at the wheel.  http://dlvr.it/TBVJpD

Conversations about climate change can quickly go south. Here are 6 ways to make them better

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Conversations about climate change can quickly go south. Here are 6 ways to make them better

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Conversations about climate change can get really uncomfortable, really quickly, whether they’re happening in a meeting room or at your family’s annual summer barbecue. Applying conflict resolution principles can make those climate conversations go better. http://dlvr.it/TBT78x

Vigil aims to keep search for missing B.C. family alive after 35 years

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Thirty-five years after the Jack family disappeared, extended family members and their supporters held a vigil at Strathcona Park in Prince George. http://dlvr.it/TBT6x4

This St. John's trans man thought it wasn't possible for him to get pregnant. Then it happened

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For Forrest Sandifer, a trans man from St. John's, the experience of pregnancy and fatherhood has been challenging — with stares and shaming — but unquestionably rewarding. http://dlvr.it/TBSvyk

Jasper, Alta., evacuees could load bus tours as early as Sunday, officials say

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John Marston Hates CAMH

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