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Treaty 6 Nation sues Alberta government over sovereignty act
em>EDITOR’S NOTE: The headline for this article was altered after the story was published to more clearly explain what legal action is being taken. 20 Dec 2022 | Politics
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens steal one against the Arizona Coyotes
The Montreal Canadiens are on a make-or-break road trip — their longest road trip of the season at seven games.
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Saskatchewan government adopts definition of antisemitism
Dec. 18th marked the first day of Hanukkah festivities, during which each night, members of the Jewish community light the candles on their Menorah.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape, sexual assault by Los Angeles jury
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape by a Los Angeles jury on Monday, marking the second conviction in as many states for the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
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P.K. Subban coming home to Montreal Jan. 12, Habs say
The Montreal Canadiens have announced the homecoming of one of the city’s most memorable players in recent history.
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Driver taken to hospital after vehicle rollover in Toronto: police
Police said one person has been taken to hospital after a vehicle rolled over in Toronto.
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Kelowna, B.C. adding additional emergency warming measures amid cold snap
As a cold front continues to hammer B.C., the City of Kelowna has announced several emergency warming options for those experiencing homelessness.
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B.C. man who killed 3 family members to spend life behind bars, no parole for 15 years
A Langley man who killed his brother, his mother and his mother’s partner more than two years ago has been sentenced to life behind bars with no chance of parole fo…
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2 teens and 1 adult arrested and charged with arson in 3 a.m. Winnipeg hotel fire
Two teens and one adult have been arrested and are facing arson-related charges in connection with a 3 a.m. hotel fire that left a woman hospitalized Sunday.
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Peterborough police locate missing man in Cavan; drone guides group to safety
Peterborough police say the search for a missing man in Cavan, south of the city, ended successfully on Sunday night.
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Convocation ceremony prompts Newfoundland and Labrador to re examine its anthem
A decision by Memorial University has prompted a provincewide discussion about Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial anthem.
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Police investigate reports man offered rides for ice cream near elementary school in east Hamilton
Police are seeking help from the public as they investigate reports a man asked children outside a public elementary school in Hamilton’s east end if they wanted a …
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Kelowna Mounties recover 3 stolen vehicles in 1 night
Three recently stolen vehicles were recovered by Kelowna, B.C., Mounties in the last week.
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Woman charged with assaulting child, store employee in Russell, Man.
A woman hit a child with her purse before assaulting a store employee in a pair of seemingly random attacks in Russell, Man., last week, police say.
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Flight delays, cancellations cripple Alberta’s two big airports
Both the Calgary International Airport and Edmonton International Airport were dealing with multiple flight cancellations and delays Sunday and Monday.
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Phase 1 parking ban declared in Edmonton after weekend snowfall
A Phase 1 seasonal parking ban will go into effect in Edmonton at 11 p.m. Monday after a weekend snowfall left about five to 10 centimetres of the white stuff on ci…
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Building trust with communities a top priority, new Toronto police chief says
Toronto‘s new police chief says his priority in the role is building trust with communities in the city that feel the force has failed them in past.
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Tom Cruise celebrates ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ success by — what else — jumping out of a plane
Tom Cruise sent a thank-you message to fans of Top Gun: Maverick in the Cruise-iest way possible: a death-defying stunt.
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Poole’s career night lifts Warriors past Raptors
TORONTO – After a fifth consecutive loss and eighth in 10 outings, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet lamented the team’s slide is unacceptable.
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FIFA 2022: Lionel Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
Lionel Messi wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed the World Cup, shuffled toward his teammates and hoisted the golden trophy …
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Twitter prohibits users from promoting Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon accounts
Twitter on Sunday said that it will remove accounts created solely for the purpose of promoting other social platforms and content that contains links or usernames.
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The West Block – Episode 14, Season 12
strong>THE WEST BLOCK 18 Dec 2022 | Politics
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Family renews calls for change after Dalhousie University meningitis death
A Halifax family is continuing to call for change following the recent death of a Dalhousie University student from Meningococcal disease.
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Argentina fans in Toronto delighted over thrilling World Cup win against France
Canadian soccer fans stood in chilly pre-dawn lineups, painted their faces and ultimately wound up on a wild ride on Sunday as they packed bars to take in a particu…
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London, Ont. police investigating after person falls from building, dies
London, Ont., police are investigating after a person reportedly fell from an apartment building in downtown on Saturday.
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‘It’s absolutely devastating’: Toronto recording studio suffers serious damage in blaze
The owner of a Toronto recording studio is in shock after a blaze severely damaged his business Saturday evening.
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1 dead after single-vehicle collision in Lambton County, Ont.
OPP are investigating a single-vehicle collision that took place in Lambton County, Ont., Saturday night.
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Another bout of harsh winter conditions hits central Alberta
Another bout of harsh winter conditions has hit central Alberta as temperatures drop and snow continues to fall.
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Lure of Chinese fame persists at Vancouver pageant
The eight women lining up to take questions included a pediatrician, a legal assistant and a piano teacher.
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Family, friends honour life of late Winnipeg MP Jim Carr at memorial
Family and friends gathered to honour the late Winnipeg Liberal MP Jim Carr at his memorial, held in the same concert hall where he once played with the Winnipeg Sy…
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Hockey Canada members to vote on slate of nominees for 9 board vacancies
Hockey Canada’s provincial and territorial members will vote today on whether to approve a slate of nominees to fill the organization’s nine vacancies on its board …
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Canada set to compete with U.S. in the EV market: ‘We’re going to be more ambitious’
Friends, partners, allies— and rivals.
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COP15: Deadline nears for nature negotiations but disagreements remain
The draft text of a new agreement to protect nature from destructive human behaviour is still littered with disagreement with just three days left on the official s…
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Retirements among N.S. Christmas tree farmers putting pressure on remaining sellers
Christmas tree growers say a high demand this season paired with the retirement of farmers is making for a prickly situation in Nova Scotia as the Christmas countdo…
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Kody Brown of ‘Sister Wives’ down to 1 wife — Meri Brown confirms marriage is over
Is it still Sister Wives if Kody Brown has only one wife?
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Ontario judge grants permanent injunction in dispute over proposed development
An Ontario judge has granted a permanent injunction to a developer, barring Indigenous demonstrators who have been occupying the construction site for more than two…
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Trends in firearms and violent crimes report not surprising to Sask. RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP say firearm-related violent offences have increased by 43 per cent in their jurisdiction over the past five years.
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Feel Good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
Each week at Global BC we highlight our stories to bring a bright spot to your Friday and into the weekend.
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Public invited to stand up against hate and antisemitism at east Toronto menorah lighting
In the wake of an incident involving antisemitic graffiti in east Toronto, the local Beaches neighbourhood synagogue is planning a menorah lighting ceremony to make…
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Brandon RCMP on the lookout for Glenboro bank robber
Brandon RCMP are asking for the public’s help with finding a Glenboro bank robber.
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London International Airport and London Ukrainian Centre gather toys for refugees
The London, Ont., International Airport is collaborating with the London Ukrainian Centre to make the holidays magical for Ukrainian children in London.
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Halifax man taking on outrageous dares to fundraise in honour of cousin Rylee Sears
Eric Anstey is in his seventh year of raising funds for a great cause and he’s doing it in a unique way.
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Right handed pitcher Chris Bassitt officially signs with Toronto Blue Jays
Chris Bassitt is officially a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Manitoba Hydro reduces rate increase ask to PUB
Manitobans may see a smaller increase to their hydro bills in the coming years than originally expected.
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Shell Canada snapping up gas stations in preparation for green energy transition
After announcing its purchase of 56 gas stations from the parent company of Sobeys Thursday, Shell Canada is on the lookout for other potential acquisitions as it s…
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Canadians missing out on benefits delivered by CRA when taxes not filed
Canadians who don’t file their tax returns are sometimes shocked to find out how much money they’re owed by the government for years of missed benefits, says the he…
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TikTok promotes posts about eating disorders and suicide, report shows
TikTok’s algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to vulnerable teens, according to a report published Wednesday that highlights concern…
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Albertans receiving disability benefits will miss out on feds’ rent top up: AISH client
A 60-year-old woman who relies on provincial and federal disability benefits says she and other Albertans like her are ineligible for the federal government’s one-t…
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Ramifications for Alberta’s energy sector won’t become clear for long time after leap forward in fusion research
A scientific breakthrough that could one day lead to more discoveries that would revolutionize the energy sector has people around the world taking notice, includin…
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Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world, says Forbes
Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no longer the richest person in the world, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List. The CEO and chairman of Moët Henn…
13 Dec 2022 | Canada