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3 arrested for alleged theft from Toronto, southern Ontario mailboxesPolice are investigating after several alleged thefts from mailboxes in the Greater Toronto Area and across southern Ontario.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Amazon layoffs: Company to cut nearly 18K jobs in Canada, U.S., Costa RicaAmazon.com Inc AMZN.O will cut some jobs in the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica by the end of Wednesday as part of its plan to lay off 18,000 employees, the e…
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Microsoft to slash 10,000 jobs as layoffs accelerate in techMicrosoft Corp said on Wednesday it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the latest sign that layoffs were accelerating in the U.S.…
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Nylander scores in OT, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 5-4TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored his second goal of the game at 1:53 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 victory over the Florida Panthers on Tu…
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‘Everybody’s unit here was shaking’: Keremeos, B.C. RV park sustains damage from rockslideDozens of people are still on an evacuation order following a rockslide near Keremeos, B.C., on Monday.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Rates of runway incursions double over the past decade in CanadaAmerican aviation regulators are investigating after two planes nearly collided on a runaway in New York last week, and Canadian safety boards want more measures pu…
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Stanley Park seawall replacement cost estimated at $250-300 millionThe Vancouver Park Board received an update Monday on the progress and cost of repairs from powerful storms that damaged the city’s waterfront last fall and winter,…
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Holiday scores 37, Bucks beat Raptors 130-122MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 130-122 on Tuesday night.
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Calgary councillors approve Westbrook Local Area Plan after lengthy public hearingA plan to guide future redevelopment in several southwest Calgary communities has been given the green light from city council, after some pushback from residents d…
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Edmonton Oilers stop Seattle for 4th straight winZach Hyman had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight, 5-2 over the Seattle Kraken Tuesday night at Rogers Place.
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Employee arrested, accused of posting $80,000 in refunds to her own credit cardsA woman has been arrested after she allegedly defrauded her employer on the North Shore of more than $80,000, according to North Vancouver RCMP.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Cervical cancer rates in Canada and U.S. are dropping. Experts think they know whyA significant drop in the number of Americans who recently contracted cervical cancer in the U.S. highlights the importance and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine — a…
17 Jan 2023 | Health -
Brendan Fraser gives emotional, tearful speech at Critics Choice AwardsBrendan Fraser delivered a passionate speech after he took home the Best Actor trophy at the Critics Choice Awards for his starring role in The Whale. 16 Jan 2023 | Canada
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Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida dead at age 95Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of…
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C.J. Harris, singer and former ‘American Idol’ contestant, dies at 31Former American Idol contestant C.J. Harris, who made it to the competition show’s top six singers in 2014, died on Sunday night in Jasper, Ala. He was 31.
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As World Economic Forum begins, Oxfam urges for windfall tax on food companiesFood companies making big profits as inflation has surged should face windfall taxes to help cut global inequality, anti-poverty group Oxfam said Monday as the Worl…
16 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Fragmentation could cost global economy up to 7% of GDP: IMFA severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up to 7%, but the losses could …
16 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Vancouver business closing due to Broadway subway constructionA Vancouver business on Broadway Street will be shutting its doors for good at the end of the month due to impacts felt by the construction of the new subway line.
16 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Worldwide outlook on economic prospects gloomier than ever before: reportPeople worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than other institutions like governments, nonprofits an…
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Vancouver Canucks fan favourite, Wayne ‘Gino’ Odjick, dies at 52One of the most popular players to ever suit up for the Vancouver Canucks has died.
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Potholes are popping up on Penticton roads earlier than in the pastPotholes normally pop up along Okanagan roads closer to the end of winter, however, fluctuating temperatures have caused potholes to form earlier than in years past.
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B.C. man charged after allegedly attacking, biting young women on SkyTrainA New Westminster man has been charged after allegedly attacking and biting a group of women on the SkyTrain last summer.
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Call Of The Wilde: Montreal Canadiens shock the New York RangersAfter a great effort against the Islanders that resulted in a 2-1 loss, one day later there was a more difficult date against the New York Rangers to complete the B…
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London Devilettes help Team Canada win gold at Women’s World Hockey ChampionshipFive members of the London Devilettes helped Team Canada’s to win their second consecutive gold medal at the Under-18 Women’s World Hockey Championship.
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Alabama tornado leaves survivors hiding in tubs, shipping containersAn Alabama engine mechanic took refuge in a shipping container as a tornado from a violent storm decimated his shop and killed two of his neighbors along its destru…
15 Jan 2023 | World -
2nd annual Okanagan Hot Chocolate Festival beginsWarm up this winter with something delicious, like a hot chocolate, while you tour around the Okanagan.
15 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Call Of The Wilde: New York Islanders shade the Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens have a quick weekend road trip in New York. First the Islanders, then the Rangers on Sunday night. Stop one was a valiant effort, but the Isl…
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Young, Murray lead Hawks past Raptors 114-103TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors were not exactly at their best defensively on Saturday. Their shooting struggles didn’t help either.
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Edmonton Oilers knock off Golden Knights for third straight winThe Edmonton Oilers won their third in a row, scoring a 4-3 road win over the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday night.
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Tensions are rising again between Israel and Palestine. Will violence increase?Growing tensions between Israel and Palestinians have experts increasingly concerned the decades-long conflict will devolve into full-blown war this year.
15 Jan 2023 | World -
Alcohol consumption on the decline for Gen Z, studies suggestIt’s a social habit people have taken part in for generations, but according to new studies, people are leaving alcohol behind.
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Avalanche rout Senators 7-0 after losing 7 of 8 gamesDENVER (AP) — Mikko Rantanen, Artturi Lehkonen and Alex Newhook each scored twice, Pavel Francouz made 29 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Colorado…
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Nova Scotia ER deaths: ‘No one’ should have to go through this, Duclos’s office saysFederal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos’ office has weighed in on the emergency care crisis in Nova Scotia after stories of two women who died after seven-hour-lon…
13 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Ukraine denies losing Soledar as Russian claims of captureRussia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town, in what would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of setbacks i…
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Immigration minister says more newcomers needed amid mixed reviews on targetsAs Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing…
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‘The Last of Us’ premiere draws excitement, momentum for Alberta film industryThe biggest production in Alberta’s history debuts this weekend and many in the local film industry hope the highly anticipated show, as well as other prominent pro…
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Canada’s home prices fell annually for the 1st time since 2008 in Q4, Royal LePage saysCanada’s housing market correction ended the year with the first year-over-year decline for quarterly home prices in more than a decade, according to a new report f…
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‘Litany of human rights crises’ in 2022 — but some good signs: HRW reportWidespread opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine demonstrates the strength of a unified response against human rights abuses, and there are signs that power is…
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New Boots releases 2nd edition of ‘Tradeswomen of New Brunswick’ colouring bookNew Brunswick has found a colourful way to encourage more young girls to enter the trades.
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Prime Minister Trudeau to hold 3-day cabinet retreat late January in Hamilton, Ont.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to hold a three-day cabinet retreat in Hamilton, Ont., later this month.
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Feds vow to work with any committee probe into McKinsey contract reportsProcurement Minister Helena Jaczek’s office is pledging to work with a parliamentary committee if it adopts a motion the Conservative leader says is coming shortly …
12 Jan 2023 | Politics -
North American semiconductor industry will prevent ‘over-reliance’ on Asia: TrudeauPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday he will push to ensure Canada plays a vital role in North America becoming a reliable supplier of semiconductors to the…
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Police seek suspect after stolen vehicle crashes into home in Port Hope, Ont.Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted after a vehicle crashed into a home in Port Hope, Ont.
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Russia changes top officer in Ukraine. Who is Valery Gerasimov?Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu appointed Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Wednesday to oversee Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine in the la…
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Environment Canada warns of more freezing rain in Waterloo Region, Guelph overnightEnvironment Canada issued a special weather statement for Waterloo Region, Guelph and the surrounding areas including Grey, Bruce, Huron, Wellington and Perth count…
11 Jan 2023 | Canada -
U.K.’s Royal Mail facing ‘severe’ service disruption following cyber incidentBritain’s postal service said it was hit Wednesday by a “ cyber incident” that is temporarily preventing it from sending letters or parcels to other countries.
11 Jan 2023 | World -
Police warn of sweepstakes scam targeting Edmonton seniorsEdmonton police are warning about a rash of scams over the past year involving a fake publishing house claiming to be Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH).
11 Jan 2023 | Canada -
XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant may be driving cases higher, WHO saysThe World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the XBB.1.5 Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19 may be spurring more cases.
11 Jan 2023 | Health -
‘Replace with dignified housing’: Vancouver’s SROs need to be phased out, says B.C.’s premierThe B.C. government has committed to undertaking a review into how single-room-occupancy hotels or SROs are operated in the province.
11 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Jets can’t complete comeback in 7-5 loss in DetroitThe Winnipeg Jets found themselves behind the eight-ball early and could not recover in a 7-5 loss in Detroit Tuesday night that snapped their five-game win streak.
11 Jan 2023 | Sports
