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Thousands of Canadians served in the Vietnam War. These researchers are looking for them
If you are a Vietnam veteran or have a family member who fought in the 30-year war, two researchers in Windsor, Ont., want to hear from you. http://dlvr.it/T41jVm
Hackers stole 100,000 of her Aeroplan points. She wants to warn others about how they did it
A woman living on Montreal's South Shore lost 100,000 Aeroplan points after being hacked. She wants to warn others about email bombing, the technique that was used to distract her from what was happening. http://dlvr.it/T41HDt
Quebec runs historic $11B deficit in budget that prioritizes health, education
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Who is Katie Britt, the 'MAGA enough' senator?
A lot has been made of Alabama Sen. Katie Britt's rebuttal to the State of the Union address. About That producer Lauren Bird breaks down Britt's politics, her rise within the Republican party and her complicated relationship with Donald Trump. http://dlvr.it/T3zTQg
Parents' lawsuits allege Vancouver education program did not deliver promise of private-school admission
A B.C. woman who allegedly bragged that she had the connections to get any child accepted at any Vancouver private school is now facing a pair of lawsuits from disgruntled parents. http://dlvr.it/T3z6cv
She sailed around the world solo — and learned to stop and smell the ocean breeze
It took just four months for Cole Brauer to complete her historic solo sailing journey around the world — but she's already missing that ocean air. http://dlvr.it/T3yhCH
B.C. winemakers rethinking industry after climate catastrophes
Record-breaking heat, destructive cold snaps and wildfires have almost completely wiped out this year's crop of B.C. wines. Now, vineyards are figuring out how to rebuild from the ground up. http://dlvr.it/T3xwjD
Woman survives being buried by avalanche for almost 20 minutes in B.C.'s North Shore mountains
Rescuers say a woman is lucky to be alive after she was caught in an avalanche in the North Shore mountains near Vancouver and completely buried upside down for nearly 20 minutes. http://dlvr.it/T3xBxK
Proof that Ryan Gosling had rizz decades before that Oscars performance
Ryan Gosling, surrounded by a fleet of dancers and Slash on guitar, performed a hit song from the Barbie movie at the Oscars on Sunday night. But before he was the A-list actor belting out I'm Just Ken, he was a kid from Ontario whose singing and dancing helped him make it as a Mouseketeer. Hear what Gosling had to say about his hopes back in 1993. http://dlvr.it/T3wvLN
Cree sisters accuse childhood abuser of Indigenous identity fraud in court
An Ontario woman, who was accused of claiming a “bogus” Algonquin identity for personal gain, has been held liable for the physical and verbal abuse of three Cree sisters in the 1960s and '70s. Katherine Cannon denied the allegations and is appealing the ruling. http://dlvr.it/T3wXLs
'It feels different': Gaza war weighs heavily as Muslims mark Ramadan
For Janan Arafa, Ramadan is usually a joyous time for people to come together and reflect on their faith. But as the war in Gaza rages, the Palestinian Canadian says she can only feel despair. http://dlvr.it/T3w756
Muslims worldwide gear up for holy month of Ramadan, which starts Monday for many
The sacred month, which sees those observing abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset, marks a period of religious reflection, family get-togethers and giving across the Muslim world. http://dlvr.it/T3tjm1
P.E.I.'s first Hindu temple opens, thanks to volunteers' labour of love
Members of the Island's fast-growing Hindu community say they're excited to finally have a dedicated place to worship and gather, after the province's first Hindu temple opened in Cornwall, P.E.I. on March 8. Hindus now make up nearly one per cent of the Island's population, according to Statistics Canada. http://dlvr.it/T3tTzY
After the pain of my brother's suicide, I fell in love with the silence that came with freediving
Noah Deszca discovered freediving shortly after his brother died by suicide in 2012 and fell in love with the silence it brought to his mind. http://dlvr.it/T3tDZk
U.S. military aid ship heads to Gaza after Biden promises to build pier
The U.S. Army has dispatched a ship to send humanitarian aid to Gaza, Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, days after President Joe Biden vowed to build a temporary pier to supply the besieged enclave. http://dlvr.it/T3sytP
Ottawa community gathers in vigil as father recovers from mass killing
Over a hundred mourners gathered in Barrhaven Saturday for a prayer vigil to pay respects to the four young children, mother and family acquaintance that were killed last Wednesday in the worst mass killing in Ottawa's recent history. http://dlvr.it/T3sSGH
This P.E.I. community was armed with infrared cameras to help cut emissions
Heat images taken by residents will help identify where energy may be leaking from their homes. It's part of the town's efforts to reach net-zero emissions. http://dlvr.it/T3rvx8
From parking to housing: Toronto council eyes changes to 130 lots
Toronto’s push to address its mounting housing crisis could see it convert parking lots on prime land across the city to build new homes. http://dlvr.it/T3rR9Q
If you witness a cardiac arrest, your actions could save a life. Here's what to do
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Canada confirms it will resume funding United Nations relief agency for Palestinians
The Canadian government has confirmed it will restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. The government suspended funding in January after Israel alleged 12 employees of the agency were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. http://dlvr.it/T3phFG
Toronto wants buildings to tap into its sewage for heating
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look into using sewage to heat buildings and a new satellite that will spy on the world's biggest methane polluters. http://dlvr.it/T3pKzW
Marineland guilty of charges over its care of 3 young black bears
Marineland has been found guilty under Ontario's animal cruelty laws of three charges related to its care of three black bears. http://dlvr.it/T3pKf6
B.C. woman files lawsuit saying she was injured by stray golf ball while driving
A woman has filed a lawsuit saying she suffered serious injuries after being struck by a stray golf ball while driving her car. http://dlvr.it/T3nW2M
2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Why you’ll never see it again | About That
On April 8, a total solar eclipse is set to pass through parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Andrew Chang explains what makes a total eclipse so special, and why this is likely the only one you will ever experience. http://dlvr.it/T3n8Xk
Storm expected to dump 50 to 80 cm on much of Newfoundland over multiple days
A winter storm is expected to wallop parts of Newfoundland starting Thursday evening and last into Saturday morning — and a meteorologist warns it's the type of snow that should be cleared quickly. http://dlvr.it/T3m54s
Ontario mom on daycare waitlist for over a year quits job as demand balloons for spaces under federal plan
Parents in Sudbury, Ont., say they have to either stay home with their children or pay the higher cost of private child care due to long waitlists to access licensed, subsidized daycares under the national $10-a-day program. http://dlvr.it/T3ljCY
Bald eagle nest found in Toronto for 1st time in recorded history, conservation authority says
When Jules McCusker came across a bald eagle nest near his Toronto home in December, he could hardly believe his eyes. That's because it's the first ever documented bald eagle nest in Toronto, according to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Experts say it's a significant moment for local biodiversity, but urge locals not to disturb the nest. http://dlvr.it/T3lGjL
Bank of Canada worries a rate cut now could overheat the spring housing market
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Ontario landlord fears over $26K lost forever in long wait for tenant eviction hearing
A landlord in London, Ont., says she and her husband have lost thousands of dollars due to delays in getting a Landlord and Tenant Board hearing to evict a tenant who last summer was given an N12 notice so her daughter could move in to care for her. http://dlvr.it/T3kVqp
The PWHL makes me feel seen and inspires me to become a sports archivist
Growing up, Sali Lafrenie didn’t have many sports role models who looked like her, but watching the PWHL’s inaugural season has made her feel seen. And now she wants to help other racialized athletes and archivists feel that way, too. http://dlvr.it/T3jMRF
Still in crisis, Cat Lake First Nation awaits temporary replacement for nursing station razed by fire
Cat Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario remains in crisis mode after losing its only nursing station in a fire Saturday night, amid a boil-water advisory that pre-dates the blaze. Here's how different partners and government officials say they're helping the community look ahead. http://dlvr.it/T3hfPJ
Can collective ownership solve housing affordability? These Black communities in N.S. are working on it
Five years ago, the 'community land trust' concept was almost unknown in Nova Scotia. But as the challenge of finding affordable housing increases, at least four new trusts have begun to organize to meet that need. http://dlvr.it/T3hFM5
Hungry children are dying in Gaza as chokehold on aid drives territory toward starvation
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5-time Iditarod champion shoots dead, guts moose during the annual sled dog race
Dallas Seavey informed the officials with the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Monday morning that he was forced to shoot a moose with a handgun in self-defence, after it injured his dog. http://dlvr.it/T3fh2v
Why legal problems are unlikely to stop Trump
Throughout his re-election campaign, Donald Trump’s legal problems have done little to slow him down. CBC’s Katie Simpson breaks down four criminal cases the former U.S. president is facing, and explains why convictions likely wouldn’t keep him from returning to the White House. http://dlvr.it/T3dBMc
Hamilton paralyzed by ransomware attack, city services down since last week, officials say
City manager Marnie Cluckie named the nature of the cyber attack for the first time during a virtual call Monday afternoon, alongside Mayor Andrea Horwath. The call was the city's first media conference since the breach began on Feb. 25. http://dlvr.it/T3cbnm
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to stay on Colorado primary ballot
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to this year's presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for his actions leading to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. http://dlvr.it/T3c1Lp
Apple fined almost $2B by the EU in music streaming antitrust probe
The European Union levelled its first antitrust penalty against Apple on Monday, fining the U.S. tech giant nearly $2 billion US for breaking the bloc's competition laws by unfairly favouring its own music streaming service over rivals. http://dlvr.it/T3c119
More than hockey: Dalhousie's Bélanger leads program to help children with Down syndrome
Dalhousie University hockey player Alec Bélanger, 21, has started a program that pairs student volunteers with children with Down syndrome and their siblings, offering them a place to play and do activities. http://dlvr.it/T3Ydd4
Millions of dollars worth of lottery winnings go unclaimed in Canada every year
A lottery ticket worth millions may be sitting on someone's dresser, or in their jacket pocket — and they don't even know it. The Atlantic Lottery says there’s a $64-million ticket out there, unclaimed, and it expires soon. It’s one of many tickets that go unclaimed every year. http://dlvr.it/T3YdMB
What will it take to preserve the N.L. shipwreck? Documentation, and non-stop salt water
Maritime archaeologist James Delgado says once the Cape Ray shipwreck is removed from the water and brought high above the surf line, it still won't last forever. http://dlvr.it/T3Yd82