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RCMP ask for information, photos of Xavia Butler to fill in timeline before she was found

Over the weekend, RCMP says officers searched for answers in the death of the toddler, knocking door-to-door on Saturday in Ashern and the surrounding communities of Gypsumville as they canvassed for information that may shed light on the timeline surrounding the child's death.



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Winnipeg library security guards to receive living wage in new contract

The City of Winnipeg wants security guards at the Millennium Library to receive a living wage, but councillors recently rejected a motion that would have made a living wage mandatory for all city staff and contractors.



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Manitoba made 'political compromise' by cutting moose draw licences in some areas, lawyer argues

The Manitoba government made a "political compromise" in its decision to issue a reduced number of moose hunting licences to non-Indigenous hunters in northern parts of the province earlier this year, a lawyer representing a First Nation in the area has argued in court.



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Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad

Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback and East Division finalist for the CFL's outstanding player award was named to the 2024 all-star squad on Thursday.



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Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

Three weeks after the death of another beluga whale at Marineland, the Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of the park, saying water troubles are under control after a recent investment.



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Family behind Lindley's Farm and Market retiring after 180 years in the Hamilton area

Lindley's Farm and Market in Hamilton will be "winding down" operations after 180 years of operations, including selling locally grown produce and offering activities to the community.



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Projecting $50M deficit, Mohawk College president warns of layoffs, blames government policies

The president of Mohawk College says a drop in international student enrolment at the Hamilton institution is facing a projected $50 million deficit in the 2025-2026 school year. That’s going to mean layoffs, he said.



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Brantford, Ont., trustees spent $50K on flights, hotels, gourmet meal for Italy art-buying trip, receipts show

Chair Rick Petrella and trustees Dan Dignard, Bill Chopp and Mark Watson of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board were to Italy between July 8 and 15 to buy $100,000 in custom artwork for two new high schools. It's among trips by Ontario school boards that have come under scrutiny for the way public money is spent.



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Police watchdog investigating Hamilton shooting involving officer that left man dead

A 43-year-old man is dead after being shot by police at a west-end Hamilton apartment building Saturday, in an incident which also sent an officer to hospital, Ontario's police watchdog says. 



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Hamilton's historic Tivoli Theatre must be demolished before condos get built, developer says

A building that was once among the grandest theatres in Hamilton has deteriorated beyond repair, is full of hazardous substances and must be demolished, says the developer who owns it.



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With 2026 World Cup on horizon, Canadian Premier League seeks further credibility in soccer landscape

After nearly six complete seasons, the Canadian Premier League finds itself at an inflection point. Ahead of Saturday’s championship match, it appears there’s some stability — and, consequently, an opportunity to further establish the league’s place within the rapidly growing soccer landscape.



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Dutch PM 'ashamed' by Amsterdam attacks on Israeli soccer fans

Amsterdam banned demonstrations for three days from Friday while giving police emergency stop-and-search powers after overnight attacks on Israeli soccer supporters, as the Israeli government said it would fly many fans home.




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CPL coach of the year finalist Benjamin Mora parts ways with York United FC

Benjamin Mora, a finalist for Canadian Premier League coach of the year, has left York United FC after five months and 22 matches at the helm.



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Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for Israel-France soccer match following violence in Amsterdam

Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam.




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String of pellet gun shootings in Guelph raises concerns for community, police

There have been three separate reports of pellet gun attacks in the past seven days in Guelph, Ont. Police have made an arrest in one case and continue to investigate the other two.



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How to mark Remembrance Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County

Remembrance Day is on Monday and there are a number of ceremonies happening around the area. As well, Monday will see government offices and some businesses close due to it being a holiday for some workers.



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Kitchener teen charged after 13 'swatting' calls threatened schools, people and businesses, police say

A 15-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., faces 29 charges in connection to a line of swatting calls between May and October 2024, police announced Monday. The charges come after officers investigated calls made threats to schools, businesses, public areas and residences but all turned out to be false.



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6 Saskatoon police officers suspended after 2 separate incidents

Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating an incident that led to the suspension of five Saskatoon police officers and a sixth officer is also off work because of an unrelated incident.



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Political Panel: A whole new look for the Sask. Party cabinet

The dust has finally settled on the 2024 Saskatchewan election and Premier Scott Moe has appointed a smaller cabinet with many new faces. The Morning Edition political panel discusses the potential impact.



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Drivers urged to watch for wildlife after 5 collisions involving moose in 30-minute window: Sask. RCMP

Drivers are being warned to use caution on Saskatchewan's highways after five separate collisions involving moose were reported to RCMP in a 30-minute window on Friday evening.



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Martensville woman keeps remembrance alive with lawn display

Every November, Jan Diehl adorns her Martensville, Sask., home with a special Remembrance Day tribute.



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Forcing people into drug treatment is on the political agenda. Here's what the evidence says

Across Canada, there’s a growing number of political leaders proposing to force people into treatment for drug addiction, despite inconclusive evidence about its effectiveness.




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A treaty from the 1700s allowed these 2 Sask. Indigenous women to enlist in the U.S. military

These two Indigenous women veterans from Saskatchewan were able to serve in the U.S. Navy and Airforce because of the Jay Treaty, a 1794 agreement that allows some First Nations people to travel freely across the Canada-U.S. border for employment, study, retirement, investing and immigration.



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'I'm a yellow pea': Veteran delighted by naming honour from Regina-based seed company

A seed company based in Regina names all new plant varieties after veterans —something a 102-year-old Second World War veteran says is "a great honour."



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Building a safe community: Front-line workers weigh in on priority issue in Saskatoon civic election

We've heard what the candidates want to do about community safety in Saskatoon. Here's what the people already doing the work say the new mayor and council should do after the civic election.



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Saskatoon library workers strike for better pay and safer work conditions

Dozens of public library workers hit the picket line for the first day of job action in downtown Saskatoon on Tuesday. The union is demanding better wages and safer working conditions.



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Surrey, B.C., police transition deal still in works, less than 3 weeks before handover to municipal force

The Surrey Police Service is less than three weeks from taking over from the RCMP to manage policing in British Columbia's second most populous municipality, but there's still no formal deal on how responsibilities will be split between the two forces.



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Family of B.C. worker killed by falling pallets calls company's response 'too little, too late'

The family of forklift operator Bill Sherstobitoff says that the company he worked for, the Great Little Box Company (GLBC), has not made enough of an effort to make things right in the two years since his death in December 2022.



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Fentanyl shaped like dog treats seized by Metro Vancouver Transit Police

Several firearms, body armour, diamonds and fentanyl shaped like dog treats were among the items seized in a recent bust, say Metro Vancouver Transit Police.



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Penticton, B.C., city councillor faces more historical sex offence charges in Ontario, police say

A Penticton city councillor who was arrested and charged with historical sexual offences this summer is facing new charges after more victims were identified, say police in Sarnia, Ont.



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Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. Legislature kick off start of new political season

Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies since last month's provincial election. 



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Veterans enrolling at chef school find a familiar mission in the kitchen

A Veterans Affairs Canada education and training benefit is helping retired soldiers, sailors and airmen fit into a new uniform at Ottawa's Le Cordon Bleu.



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Kingston's Aaliyah Edwards holds youth basketball camp after first pro season

After playing her first season with the WNBA's Washington Mystics and representing Team Canada at the Olympics, forward Aaliyah Edwards held her second annual "You Got Knext" camp in her hometown over the weekend.




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Family reeling as 16-year-old victim of alleged sword-and-SUV attack remains in hospital

"It's just like a big blur. It doesn't seem real," says the mother of 16-year-old Kaylie Smith.



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Vanessa James, Eric Radford still eligible for Olympic team despite withdrawal at nationals

Vanessa James and Eric Radford withdrew from the pairs competition at the Canadian figure skating championships before Saturday's free program in Ottawa.



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Canada's Keegan Messing, Madeline Schizas claim 1st national figure skating titles

Keegan Messing won the men's title at the Canadian figure skating championships on Saturday, all but clinching his berth on the Olympic team for Beijing.



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Motorcyclist dies in weekend Kingsville crash

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say one person is dead after a Saturday afternoon single-vehicle collision in Essex County involving a motorcycle.



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Windsor school board trustee says recent education cuts had 'very little' to do with resigning

Midway through her second term as a public school board trustee in Windsor-Essex, Sarah Cipkar is resigning for what she calls mainly “personal and professional” reasons.



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'There is stigma, but there is help:' Death of CBSA officer shines light on mental health in profession

Details remain scarce surrounding the death of a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer at the Ambassador Bridge on Saturday. The border authority and union said an employee died by suicide while on the job on the Windsor, Ont., side of the border. 



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Suspect wanted after 3 armed robberies in 30 minutes, police say

According to investigators, a suspect went into a convenience store in the 300 block of Shepherd Street West just before 8 p.m. and showed a handgun, demanded money from the cashier and left with both cash and items. 



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New fast charging stations coming for Tecumseh town hall, local library

The Town of Tecumseh will be getting six new EV charging stations, the province announced Tuesday, in a bid to "support the electrification of transportation across the province."



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Book of poetry shows resilience of residential school survivors

Garry Gottfriedson, who attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School for five years, drew on his own experience at residential school, as well as those of his siblings and parents, for the book. He describes the process of gathering their stories as "powerful."



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How a resolution at the B.C. Law Society became a debate about residential school denialism

A recent request to change the wording in a mandatory Indigenous intercultural course for lawyers in British Columbia led to a debate over whether the changes amounted to residential school denialism. 




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Syilx Okanagan woman files lawsuit alleging historic abuse at Vernon Catholic school

A Syilx Okanagan woman has filed a lawsuit against church authorities and the Canadian government alleging she was physically and sexually abused as a child at a Catholic-run Vernon, B.C., school.



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Sleepy little Falkland, B.C., awakes to big news of superlab drug bust

Falkland locals are still wrapping their heads around the raid of the rural property, likened to a scene out of Breaking Bad, which was part of an RCMP operation that seized drugs and guns worth almost half a billion dollars.



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