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John Marston Hates Tesla

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4-time Canadian Olympic champ Caroline Ouellette headlines today's Hockey Hall of Fame induction

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Henrik Lundqvist headlines the Hockey Hall of Fame's latest class set to be inducted Monday at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto. He will be joined by Caroline Ouellette, Mike Vernon, Tom Barrasso, Pierre Turgeon, Ken Hitchcock and the late Pierre Lacroix. http://dlvr.it/SynHdL

Quebec mini-budget shows CAQ's scattershot approach to tackling housing crisis, climate change

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The update had little good news for the economy — or François Legault's government. http://dlvr.it/Symwcv

More international students in London, Ont., using food banks after social media spread misinformation

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A misconception about how Canadian food banks operate — combined with some misleading information on social media — has led to a sudden increase in usage among international students at London's food bank, and at others in Canada. http://dlvr.it/SymwLZ

What is C-58, the government's new anti replacement worker legislation?

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The labour movement hails C-58 as a major victory, saying it will help level the playing field in contract disputes with employers. http://dlvr.it/Sym7rW

Edmonton Oilers fire head coach after poor start to NHL season

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The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after the team's 3-9-1 start to the season. http://dlvr.it/SylpmF

Canadian tennis stars beat Italy to capture country's 1st Billie Jean King Cup

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Canada defeated Italy to capture its first Billie Jean King Cup title on Sunday, thanks to straight-sets singles victories by Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez. http://dlvr.it/Syl2w5

Montreal Jewish school hit by gunfire overnight for 2nd time this week

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Police received several calls about gunshots near Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal, located on Deacon Road in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood, at around 5 a.m. Sunday. It's the second time the school was targeted this week. http://dlvr.it/Sykp0y

Woman who uses wheelchair struck by lift on flight; Spotting skimpflation: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet

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CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week. http://dlvr.it/Syknq9

Office workers still aren't back in full force, so what's next for Canada's downtowns?

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More than a year after pandemic-era restrictions lifted, many urban downtowns in Canada are still dealing with vacant offices, low foot traffic and safety concerns. Calgary and Winnipeg are two cities putting recovery plans in motion. http://dlvr.it/SykHr9

Cold and flu season is here — but doctors say antibiotics won't help you get better faster

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Antibiotic resistance has emerged as a global health threat and fuelled so-called superbugs that can’t be treated by first-line antibiotics. But proper stewardship of the potentially life-saving drugs can help ensure they remain effective. http://dlvr.it/Syk47S

Power slowly being restored to over 170,000 customers as B.C. storm forces ferry cancellations

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Environment Canada says a "vigorous frontal system" brought heavy rain and wind overnight Friday for some regions of the province, and snow for others. http://dlvr.it/SyjN8y

IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling Canadian images

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From a poignant reunion at Pearson airport in Toronto to pairs figure skating action in Chongqing, China, here are some of the best Canadian images of the past week. http://dlvr.it/Syj72L

Canadian mining company at centre of deadly Panama protests has no plans to scale back

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The Canadian mining company that controls a massive copper mine in Panama says it has no plans to alter its operations despite widespread local protests against the firm's mining contract that have escalated and turned deadly. http://dlvr.it/Syhbfh

Digging into claims heat pumps won’t work during prairie winters

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has claimed heat pumps aren’t viable in his province because it gets too cold, but some experts say newer models work in lower temperatures even if a backup is encouraged. http://dlvr.it/SyhbRm

100 job applications later, this newcomer still can't restart his engineering career in Canada

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Migrants with foreign training often face complex barriers to getting a professional license here in Canada, but new legislation in B.C. aims to streamline that process. http://dlvr.it/SyhLBt

Rare egg-laying mammal rediscovered in Indonesia

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Scientists have rediscovered a long-lost species of mammal described as having the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater and the feet of a mole, in Indonesia's Cyclops Mountains more than 60 years after it was last recorded. http://dlvr.it/SygTRM

Roughly 4.4 million people in Ontario won't have family doctor in 2026, data projects

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There will be roughly 100,000 people in Hamilton and some 4.4 million people in Ontario without a family doctor in 2026 if the provincial health-care system doesn’t improve, according to the Ontario College of Family Physicians. http://dlvr.it/Syg6Pb

Looking for a fix: Canadian bill boosts right to repair movement

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In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how Canada and other jurisdictions are approaching right to repair and why less ship pollution is actually a problem for global warming. http://dlvr.it/SyfKBy

Meet the 103-year-old veteran who says we don't talk or teach enough about WWII

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Howard McNamara flew Spitfire fighters over Italy during the Second World War. The Montrealer's younger brother, a fellow pilot, was shot down over France. http://dlvr.it/SyfJtM

Feminist website Jezebel to shut down, parent company says

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Jezebel, the sharp-edged feminist website founded at the height of blogosphere era, is shutting down after 16 years, its parent company announced Thursday. http://dlvr.it/Sydyxm

Though winter is coming, fire crews are on the lookout for zombie fires that can spring back to life

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Though wildfire season in Alberta is officially over, the battle is far from done. Fire crews continue to keep watch for fire that is burning underground and could flare up again in the spring. http://dlvr.it/SycxJd

How to follow CBC's Remembrance Day coverage this weekend

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Find out how to follow CBC's special coverage of Remembrance Day, featuring the ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. http://dlvr.it/SycXZQ

Is that snack chocolate or 'chocolatey'? How skimpflation might be affecting your groceries

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Skimpflation is when companies swap out ingredients in food products for cheaper ones without lowering the price. The practice can be hard to detect because shoppers don't have access to companies' recipes. http://dlvr.it/Sybjyp

Former MuchMusic personality Master T talks origins of Canadian hip-hop and its evolution

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CBC Toronto's Dwight Drummond sat down with former MuchMusic personality Tony Young, better known as Master T, to talk about his influence on Canadian hip-hop and its evolution. http://dlvr.it/SybjfV

New telescope searching for unseen matter in our universe reveals stunning new images

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Dark matter and dark energy make up roughly 95 per cent of our universe but can't be seen. In order to reveal their influence, over its six-year mission, this new space telescope will observe the shapes, distances and motions of billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years and create the largest cosmic 3D map ever made. http://dlvr.it/SybLzt

Jade McLeod says debuting Jagged Little Pill's non-binary Jo was tough, but vital

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Canadian performer Jade McLeod speaks to CBC News about bringing Alanis Morissette's musical Jagged Little Pill home to Canada, and debuting a non-binary character in a field that lacks similar representation. http://dlvr.it/SyZJMV

Halifax-area neighbours band together to help residents of homeless encampment

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With shelter beds scarce in Halifax, a growing number of people have been staying in tents at a ball field in Lower Sackville. But a group of neighbours say they couldn't stand by and watch people sleep outside, so they've banded together to lend a hand. http://dlvr.it/SyYvHf

Honouring Indigenous veterans with beaded poppies

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Joyce Hunter is a traditional artisan from Weenusk First Nation who is making beaded poppies for Indigenous Veterans Day. The CBC's Marc Doucette met up with her to learn more about what the day means to her and her people. http://dlvr.it/SyY4Sx

Filmmaker Will Prosper on how Black musicians overcame challenges to be recognized in Canada | Black Life: Untold Stories

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Director of “Northern Beats,” shares his vision for the music episode of CBC docuseries Black Life: Untold Stories. http://dlvr.it/SyY45h

Otis destroyed 'two different Acapulcos,' leaving poverty-stricken families desperate, vulnerable

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The destruction Hurricane Otis caused along the scenic Pacific Ocean coastline of Acapulco is striking, but for the hundreds of thousands of people in the Mexican state of Guerrero living beyond the city’s wealthier hotel district, the storm’s wrath was catastrophic. http://dlvr.it/SyXjS6

Hamilton company selling out of neck guards after hockey player was killed during game

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Hamilton's Aegis Impact Protection is selling out of neck guards following the on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson due to a neck injury. http://dlvr.it/SyWgQC

Some Canadians can start leaving Gaza early Tuesday morning, Global Affairs says

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Some Canadians who have been waiting to leave Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas were told they can start entering Egypt at the Rafah crossing at 9 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET) Tuesday morning, according to Global Affairs Canada. http://dlvr.it/SyWGjT

Canadian skating coach Richard Gauthier given 12 months for sexual assault

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A renowned Canadian pairs skating coach has been sentenced to 12 months in jail for sexual assault and gross indecency. Richard Gauthier was found guilty in January of two charges dating back to the 1980s involving a teenage male skater whom he trained. http://dlvr.it/SyV57M

'We're going to see some doors shut': P.E.I. restaurants feeling pinch of higher costs

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Some restaurateurs on P.E.I. say they're struggling to break even as they grapple with rising costs and a change in customer habits. http://dlvr.it/SyV4nG
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When we renewed our vows, we also celebrated 20 years of our right to marry

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When Wendy Young and Tess Healy fell in love and wanted to wed, same-sex marriage was illegal in Canada. So, they took it to court and won the right to say, "I do." Now, the couple is celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows. http://dlvr.it/SySfQ4

Why is Doug Ford's government creating a bank to finance public projects?

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Premier Doug Ford’s government is facing questions about why it wants to establish a bank to attract private-sector investment in such projects as long-term care homes, nuclear reactors and student housing. http://dlvr.it/SySds0

John Marston Rants About Hulk Hogan

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Winnipeggers smash their Halloween pumpkins to divert waste

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People dropped their jack-o'-lanterns off the second level of the Polo Park shopping centre parkade as part of Compost Winnipeg's third annual Pumpkin Drop on Saturday. http://dlvr.it/SyRQkq

Scientists warn Earth warming faster than expected — due to reduction in ship pollution

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The past five months have shattered global temperature records. A new study led by renowned U.S. climate scientist James Hansen suggests one of the drivers is an unintentional global geoengineering experiment: the reduction of ship tracks. http://dlvr.it/SyRQMw

Why Quebec public sector workers are set to strike and how it could affect you Monday

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On Monday, hundreds of thousands of public sector workers go on strike. Many more strike days from other groups could be on the way. http://dlvr.it/SyRQ2R

Pro-Palestinian marches held across Canada amid global protests

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged protests in major cities across the world on Saturday to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and castigate Israel after its military intensified its assault against Hamas. http://dlvr.it/SyQKBR

'No ceasefire, no votes': Biden gets stern warning from thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters

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Tens of thousands of people who marched through U.S. cities Saturday had a simple message for U.S. President Joe Biden: Keep supporting the Israeli military mission in Gazaand and it could cost you the 2024 election. http://dlvr.it/SyQJpr

Better air monitoring project launches in memory of B.C. boy who died of asthma during wildfires

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Nearly four months after the sudden and tragic death of their nine-year-old son due to a severe asthma attack, Amber and James Vigh want their community to have more precise air quality monitoring in place before the next wildfire season.  http://dlvr.it/SyPZnm

Half an hour later in Newfoundland: The origin of Canada's 30-minute time zone

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With the clocks set to change, cultural historian Ainsley Hawthorn takes a broader look at time: specifically, why Newfoundland has a time zone to call its own. http://dlvr.it/SyPZVX

The U.S. economy is on a 'sugar rush,' while Canada's is souring

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The American and Canadian economies are very similar. Inflation is decelerating, employment remains robust, but one is growing by 4.9 per cent while the other is flirting with a recession. http://dlvr.it/SyPZCK

Sam Bankman-Fried: from FTX crypto king to convict | About That

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Sam Bankman-Fried went from a nobody to the CEO of the multibillion-dollar crypto currency exchange FTX, then became a convicted felon in four short years. Andrew Chang explains the rise and fall of the crypto king. http://dlvr.it/SyMlgM

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond withdraws from Order of Canada amid controversy over claims to Indigenous ancestry

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