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May 13, 2024

Geologist says she knows the Mona Lisa's setting. But not everyone is convinced
While many art historians have focused on the woman in Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Ann Pizzorusso has a different obsession — the mountain ridges in the background.



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May 13, 2024

American Jesse Marsch named Canadian men's soccer coach through 2026 World Cup
American Jesse Marsch, whose coaching resume include stints in England's Premier League, Germany's Bundesliga and Major League Soccer, has been named coach of the Canadian men's soccer team.



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May 13, 2024

Israeli military pushes ahead with fighting in Gaza, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee
Israeli forces pushed deep into the ruins of Gaza's northern edge on Monday to recapture an area from Hamas fighters, while in the south, tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah, leaving Palestinian civilians scrambling to find safety.



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May 13, 2024

Remember the GameStop saga? It's happening again
The man at the centre of the pandemic meme stock craze appeared online for the first time in three years, sending the prices of the quirky and volatile shares sharply higher on Monday.



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May 13, 2024

Michael Bublé joins Snoop Dogg as new judge on The Voice
Michael Bublé is taking his seat at The Voice this fall. The Spicy Margarita singer has been announced as a judge on the upcoming season of the singing competition series, alongside fellow newcomer Snoop Dogg.



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May 13, 2024

Feds blame Ontario as some daycare centres pull out of national child care program
Families Minister Jenna Sudds said Monday some Ontario daycare centres have pulled out of the federal government's national early learning and child care program because the province hasn't stepped up with enough cash.



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May 13, 2024

Alberta calls federal government's impact assessment changes 'unconstitutional'
The Alberta government says the recent changes to Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act are 'unconstitutional' and it is considering challenging the legislation in court.



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May 13, 2024

Director Mohammad Rasoulof flees prison sentence in Iran ahead of Cannes film premiere
After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof says he's fled to Europe shortly ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his latest film.



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May 13, 2024

Luxury retailer Ted Baker begins store-closing liquidation sales
Clothing retailers Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand have started store-closing clearance sales, Ted Baker Canada announced Friday after the company began insolvency hearings late last month.



CBC Top Stories
May 13, 2024

Before Trump, a witness from his past life. Behind him, his new political friends
During his first day of testimony at Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, Michael Cohen walked prosecutors through his decade of service as Trump's legal Mr. Fix It — a solver of problems often tangentially related to his professional title as lawyer.



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May 13, 2024

'Beyond angry': Former Trump confidant testifies financial feud followed hush-money payment
During his first day of testimony at Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, Michael Cohen walked prosecutors through his decade of service as Trump's legal Mr. Fix It — a solver of problems often tangentially related to his professional title as lawyer.



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May 13, 2024

Trump's former lawyer 'beyond angry' he wasn't offered senior White House post, trial told
During his first day of testimony at Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, Michael Cohen walked prosecutors through his decade of service as Trump's legal Mr. Fix It — a solver of problems often tangentially related to his professional title as lawyer.



CBC Top Stories
May 13, 2024

Seven media experts selected to help modernize CBC/Radio-Canada before next election
Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada's public broadcaster.



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May 13, 2024

Video of man throwing water on homeless person in Montreal draws outrage
The incident happened Saturday at the entrance of MTL Gaming Centre on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, in Montreal's Chinatown, where a homeless man was sleeping.  



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May 13, 2024

Soucy suspended 1 game, Canucks teammate Zadorov fined for cross-checking Oilers' McDavid
The NHL on Monday suspended Vancouver Canucks defenceman Carson Soucy one game for his cross-check to the face of Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3 of their opening round Stanley Cup playoff series on Sunday night.



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May 13, 2024

Billionaire businessman Arthur Irving dead at 93
Arthur Irving, the hard-charging New Brunswick billionaire who ran Canada's largest oil refinery, has died at the age of 93.



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May 13, 2024

Melinda French Gates steps down from charitable foundation that bears her name
Melinda French Gates said on Monday she is stepping down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest private charitable organizations in the world.



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May 13, 2024

Police release 3D 'facial approximation' of child whose body was found in Ontario's Grand River in 2022
In an effort to find out who she was and how she died, police have released an image that might help identify a child whose remains were discovered in the Grand River in Dunnville, Ont., southeast of Hamilton, almost two years ago.



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May 13, 2024

Driver in fatal 401 crash was under court order not to drive
The driver of a cargo van involved in a deadly wrong-way crash on Highway 401 east of Toronto late last month was under a court order not to be behind the wheel, according to court records.



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May 13, 2024

Next plant in Canada's EV supply chain plant landing in Port Colborne, Ont.
The next Ontario community to share in Honda Canada's $15-billion investment to establish a Canadian electric vehicle supply chain will be Port Colborne, in Niagara Region. Company executives are expected to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the official announcement on Tuesday.



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May 13, 2024

Honda Canada picks Port Colborne, Ont., for next plant in EV supply chain
The next Ontario community to share in Honda Canada's $15-billion investment to establish a Canadian electric vehicle supply chain will be Port Colborne, in Niagara Region. Company executives are expected to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the official announcement on Tuesday.



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May 13, 2024

Annual flowers are more popular with bees than scientists realized
Flowers that bloom for only one year are thought of as a 'pollinator desert,' but new research published today in the Journal of Economic Entomology suggests some annuals might be more popular among pollinators than scientists realized.



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May 13, 2024

Winnipeg serial killer seen with victims in video footage played at trial
A Winnipeg man who killed four women in 2022 was seen on video surveillance footage with them in the days and hours before they died — including eating a meal at a shelter, buying groceries and walking through a parking lot near the apartment where he later killed them, his trial heard Monday.



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May 13, 2024

Israel risks 'insurgency with many armed Hamas left,' U.S. secretary of state says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered some of the Biden administration's strongest public criticism yet of Israel's conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant "a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians" but failed to neutralize Hamas leaders and fighters.



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May 13, 2024

Ontario will need tens of thousands of new nurses, PSWs by 2032
Ontario will need 33,200 more nurses and 50,853 more personal support workers by 2032, the government projects — figures it tried to keep secret but were obtained by The Canadian Press.



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May 13, 2024

The box tree moth could wreak havoc on your shrubs. Here's what you need to know
If you have boxwood plants in your yard or neighbourhood, there's an invasive pest you need to be on the lookout for this spring.  



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May 13, 2024

The navy is looking at deploying 'ghost fleets' — warships that don't need crews
The Canadian military is weighing how many and what kind of "optionally-crewed" warships it will need in the future as drone technology and artificial intelligence change the face of naval combat, says the commander of the navy.



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May 13, 2024

Workers can form union at Amazon warehouse in Laval, Que., a first in Canada
The first Amazon warehouse to be unionized in Canada got its accreditation from Quebec's labour tribunal on Friday.



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May 13, 2024

Migraine can be a disabling disorder. New medications are giving some patients relief
New effective medications specifically designed for migraine have changed the outlook for many patients of this often misunderstood neurological disorder, experts say.



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May 13, 2024

Prominent charity serving Black business community paid $1.5M to 2 board members' companies, records show
Some members of a prominent charity for the Canadian Black business community are calling for its board of directors to resign and for a third-party audit after discovering the non-profit paid two former board members' companies at least $1.5 million for services while they were on the board or CEO of the charity. The Black Business and Professional Association says it has committed to an independent review.



CBC Top Stories
May 13, 2024

How a stay in a psych ward helped me take control of my life
Twenty-three-year-old Keith de Silvia-Legault was an ambitious teenager who graduated valedictorian of his class in high school. But soon after, they began to struggle with their mental health. They write about learning to manage their bipolar II disorder after checking into a psychiatric ward.



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May 13, 2024

Customer who filed complaint against TD Bank refuses to sign gag order to get compensation
After a Toronto-area man said he was misled about the perks of signing up for a TD Bank account, it offered compensation but insisted he sign a non-disclosure agreement to get the money. The increased use of NDAs is a worrisome trend that is stifling freedom of expression, says one legal expert.



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May 13, 2024

Black man who borrowed father's BMW questioned, forcibly arrested outside Gatineau home
A 31-year-old man is accusing Gatineau police of racial profiling and using "unreasonable force" in arresting him, but police say the force was necessary and they found no evidence of misconduct.



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May 13, 2024

Firefighter recruitment and retention top of mind as Quebec heads into wildfire season
Quebec's fire protection agency hired 50 new firefighters this year. But retaining experienced workers for a second potentially difficult season is both a priority and a challenge.



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May 13, 2024

Canada's new cancer figures reflect a mixed message: study
More people are being diagnosed with cancer, but the overall rate is going down, and more are surviving at least 25 years, a new study suggests.



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May 13, 2024

Canucks hold off Oilers in Game 3 to retake playoff series lead
Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks hung on for a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series. The Canucks now lead the best-of-seven matchup 2-1, with Game 4 set for Tuesday in Edmonton.



CBC Top Stories
May 13, 2024

Vancouver Canucks hold off Edmonton Oilers for 4-3 win in Game 3 of NHL playoffs
Brock Boeser had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks hung on for a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series. The Canucks now lead the best-of-seven matchup 2-1, with Game 4 set for Tuesday in Edmonton.



CBC Top Stories
May 12, 2024

Canada wins world Para hockey championship with 2-1 win over U.S.
Canada beat the United States 2-1 to win the world Para hockey championship Sunday in Calgary.



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May 12, 2024

Trump trial nears final phase with key witness: confidant-turned-nemesis Michael Cohen
With the prosecution in Donald Trump's criminal trial hinting it might rest its case within days, it's about to call upon Michael Cohen — the man who went from being the former U.S. president's closest consigliere to his arch adversary.



CBC Top Stories
May 12, 2024

Grenade found buried in Vancouver park safely detonated, police say
Police said in a Sunday statement the grenade was safely detonated by explosive technicians and there is no longer a risk to the public. An investigation is ongoing.



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May 12, 2024

Convoy leader Pat King heads to trial
One of the most polarizing figures to gain notoriety during what became known as the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa more than two years ago will stand trial Monday.



CBC Top Stories
May 12, 2024

Cross Country Checkup: How are you navigating high food costs?
Checkup wants to know: How are you navigating high food costs? Also, our Ask Me Anything focuses on lab-grown proteins. And we pay tribute to former host Rex Murphy, who died this past week.



CBC Top Stories
May 12, 2024

Sarah Mitton sets new Canadian shot put record with world-leading throw
Sarah Mitton once again broke her own Canadian women's shot put record. But this time, the 27-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., also set the bar for women around the world.



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May 12, 2024

Wildfire near Fort McMurray grows to 5,500 hectares, but flames pushed south of city
A wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta., more than tripled in size overnight — but fire officials are hopeful it won't spread as much Sunday, nor approach the northwestern Alberta city.



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May 12, 2024

Prolific 'king of B movies' filmmaker Roger Corman dead at 98
Low-budget cinema maestro Roger Corman, who cranked out hundreds of outrageous films over six decades and helped launch the careers of acclaimed directors Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron and Ron Howard, died on Thursday at age 98, family members said.



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May 12, 2024

Politicians keep getting more threats. The head of the RCMP says new tools might be needed to protect them
Canada's top federal police officer says law enforcement might benefit from new legislation to address the number of threats being targeted toward politicians today.



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May 12, 2024

Summer McIntosh leads Olympic hopefuls into high-pressured Canadian swim trials
With the stakes higher than ever - berths to the Paris 2024 Games on the line - Swimming Canada has spared no details when it comes to setting the scene for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic swimming trials.



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May 12, 2024

AI, but make it fashion; Can travel be more accessible?: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.



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May 12, 2024

'We were very afraid': Former hostage speaks about surviving Hamas captivity in Gaza
Luis Har was taken as a hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack and spent more than four months imprisoned in Gaza, before a rescue operation by the IDF set him free.



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May 12, 2024

Nurses in special 911 response program help take pressure off ambulances and hospital ERs
Niagara Emergency Medical Services began including nurses to handle 911 calls in 2019, one of only three in Canada to do so, says Marty Mako, commander of mobile integrated health care with Niagara EMS. 



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May 12, 2024

Having a newborn can be tough. This business will help — for $850 a night
A business billing itself as Canada's first postnatal retreat has launched in Toronto. For a minimum of $850 a night, new parents get 24/7 support adjusting to life with their babies — a business model some doctors say points to a need for better postpartum care across the board.



CBC Top Stories
May 12, 2024

I took my mom for granted. But after moving away, I realized how much she meant to me
Carolina Avendano Duque was 17 when she left her mother behind in Colombia and moved to Calgary. Now, she can't wait to be reunited with her.



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May 12, 2024

South Asian liquor lovers in Ontario frustrated by absence of favourite brands at LCBO
Distributors of South Asian alcoholic brands in Ontario say that they do not receive adequate shelf space, and the absence of a destination store for South Asian brands makes it challenging to sell in Ontario.



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May 12, 2024

Boston's triple overtime win puts Montreal on brink of PWHL elimination
Taylor Wenczkowski scored at 11:44 of the third overtime to give Boston a 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night in Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League semifinal series.



CBC Top Stories
May 11, 2024

Inter Miami erases 2-goal deficit to beat Montreal as Messi arrives in Canada
Benjamin Cremaschi scored the go-ahead goal in the 59th minute, and Inter Miami CF erased a two-goal deficit to defeat CF Montreal 3-2 in Lionel Messi's first professional match in Canada on Saturday.



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May 11, 2024

Slugs for Nenshi, hugs for rivals at Alberta's latest NDP leadership debate
Candidates are using the former Calgary mayor's record as ammo against him. But they're doing so in a party whose member base has shifted from Edmonton to his city.



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May 11, 2024

Slugs for Nenshi, hugs for rivals at NDP leadership's Calgary debate
Candidates are using the former Calgary mayor's record as ammo against him. But they're doing so in a party whose member base has shifted from Edmonton to his city.



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May 11, 2024

Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision, delivers country's 1st victory since Céline Dion's 1988 performance




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May 11, 2024

B.C. to end jade mining in northwest region, gives existing mines 5 years to close
Many jade mining sites in the Turnagain region of northwestern B.C. are only accessible by helicopter, which makes it difficult for the province to monitor the companies, according to a statement.



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May 11, 2024

UCP board urges Premier Danielle Smith to make COVID vaccine policy changes for children
The United Conservative Party's board is urging Premier Danielle Smith to reform COVID vaccine policy because the directors are worried about the safety of mRNA vaccines for kids, the party president says.



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May 11, 2024

With mRNA worries, board of Alberta's ruling party urges premier to change vaccine policy for children
The United Conservative Party's board is urging Premier Danielle Smith to reform COVID vaccine policy because the directors are worried about the safety of mRNA vaccines for kids, the party president says.



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May 11, 2024

Israel issues new evacuation orders for Rafah amid expanding offensive in packed city
Israel ordered new evacuations in Gaza's southern city of Rafah on Saturday, forcing tens of thousands more people to move as it prepares to expand its military operation closer to the heavily populated central area, in defiance of growing pressure amid the war from the U.S. and others.



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May 11, 2024

Ron Ellis, member of last Maple Leafs team to win Stanley Cup, dead at 79
Ron Ellis, who played over 1,000 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was a member of Canada's team at the 1972 Summit Series, has died at age 79.



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May 11, 2024

Manitoba calls in help as wildfire grows 'significantly' near Flin Flon
An out-of-control wildfire in northern Manitoba has forced the evacuation of some homes and cottages in the area, the province said Saturday.



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May 11, 2024

VIDEO | Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is determined to move forward
In her new memoir, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is focused on looking forward — past her former broadcast career and separation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after 18 years of marriage. She talks to The National's Adrienne Arsenault about where she is now and what's in the next chapter of her story.



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May 11, 2024

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is determined to move forward
In her new memoir, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is focused on looking forward — past her former broadcast career and separation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after 18 years of marriage. She talks to The National's Adrienne Arsenault about where she is now and what's in the next chapter of her story.



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May 11, 2024

Dutch singer ejected from Eurovision after complaint from crew member, organizers say
Dutch contestant Joost Klein has been booted from Eurovision, hours before the final of the music competition in Sweden. Organizers say his expulsion comes after a complaint by a member of the production crew.



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May 11, 2024

Eurovision final kicks off amid pro-Palestinian protests outside, chaos backstage
The final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday in the Swedish city of Malmo after days of protests and offstage drama that have tipped the feel-good musical celebration into a chaotic pressure cooker overshadowed by the war in Gaza.



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May 11, 2024

B.C. village residents mull moving out amid council dysfunction
Some residents of Harrison Hot Springs say they're considering leaving the picturesque village because they're alarmed by the level of dysfunction in council, with chaotic meetings, a backlog of village business and rancour that has spread into the community.



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May 11, 2024

Space program captures images of B.C.'s dry riverbeds as drought continues
Images showing narrow waterways are part of broader Canadian mission to better understand changing surface water levels.



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May 11, 2024

How did police miss Brian Lush's body? Human error — or policy gaps — may have played a role
Brian Lush was missing for two weeks. Ontario police say they looked everywhere — but his remains were found in the back of his own truck. Here's how that might have happened.



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May 11, 2024

Ottawa turns to civilian first responders as another dire wildfire season approaches
Instead of sending in the troops to deal with what promises to be another dangerous wildfire season, Public Safety Canada is testing the capabilities of a civilian-led firefighting force as first responders and relief providers.



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May 11, 2024

Mole mobiles aim to speed up skin cancer screenings as Canada struggles with dermatologist shortage
Tens of thousands of Canadians worried about skin cancer face long waits for appointments and treatment due to what experts say is a shortage of dermatologists. Melanoma Canada is aiming to reduce those waits with what they call Mole Mobiles — skin cancer screening clinics on wheels that are currently visiting communities in B.C. and Quebec.



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May 11, 2024

Montreal shelter acquires heritage building with a long history of helping women
The former Fulford Residence on Guy Street in downtown Montreal has been purchased by Chez Doris, a non-profit organization that operates shelters and services for women experiencing homelessness. 



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May 11, 2024

New Doctor Who actor Ncuti Gatwa on 'the tragedy and the depth' of his version of The Doctor
As the fifteenth incarnation of the famous Time Lord, Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa talks about the tone this new season sets, and the changes coming to the beloved character.



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May 11, 2024

Canada's relations with Russia have slid to a post-Soviet low, ambassador says
Canada's top envoy in Moscow says relations with Russia are likely as bad as they've ever been, as the war in Ukraine grinds on and Vladimir Putin enters his fifth term as president.



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May 11, 2024

Bird flu vaccine candidates already exist. But if H5N1 sparks a pandemic, making enough doses won't be easy
Both global and Canadian health officials say pandemic plans are in place to help produce H5N1 vaccines, in the event that bird flu starts spreading between humans. But how simple is that process? Scientists warn another pandemic-level vaccine rollout would be fraught with challenges.



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May 11, 2024

Spotlight on women's basketball a long time coming, experts say
Is the sports industry finally taking women's basketball seriously? For those who follow the Women's National Basketball Association, the big news of the league's expansion to Toronto is just the latest announcement in a week already full of signs.



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May 11, 2024

She hid her young onset Parkinson's diagnosis for years. Now she's an 'unshakeable' advocate
At 28 years old, Dr. Soania Mathur was building her medical practice and expecting her first child. Then she was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson's disease.



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May 11, 2024

Bouchard lifts Oilers to 4-3 overtime win over Canucks in Game 2
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Friday.



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May 11, 2024

911 services in N.W.T., Yukon knocked out by wildfires
Officials say wildfires are affecting phone lines across the north — and that includes 911 emergency lines in the Northwest Territories and Yukon.



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May 11, 2024

Wildfires causing widespread telecom outages in N.W.T., Yukon
As of Saturday morning, all cellphone and internet service was down across Yukon. In N.W.T., residents of many communities including Fort Liard and Jean Marie River were reporting that Internet, cellphone, and landline services were down. 



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May 10, 2024

Jim Peterson, retired Toronto MP and former Liberal trade minister, dead at 82
Jim Peterson, a retired Toronto MP and former Liberal cabinet minister under Paul Martin, has died at the age of 82.



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May 10, 2024

Toronto takes another step towards PWHL final with win over Minnesota
Jesse Compher scores with 1:25 left in regulation as Toronto defeats Minnesota 2-0 and leads their best-of-five semifinal series 2-0.



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May 10, 2024

Kelowna man 'laughing stock' of his street after surprise FortisBC tree work
A Kelowna man is upset after FortisBC unexpectedly removed branches from a tree in his front yard, leaving the spruce an "atrocious" "eyesore." The utility company says the tree was a safety issue near power lines.



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May 10, 2024

Kelowna man bemoans 'awful,' unexpected FortisBC tree work
A Kelowna man is upset after FortisBC unexpectedly removed branches from a tree in his front yard, leaving the spruce an "atrocious" "eyesore." The utility company says the tree was a safety issue near power lines.



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May 10, 2024

B.C. man 'laughing stock' of his street after power company's surprise tree work
A Kelowna man is upset after FortisBC unexpectedly removed branches from a tree in his front yard, leaving the spruce an "atrocious" "eyesore." The utility company says the tree was a safety issue near power lines.



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May 10, 2024

B.C. man 'laughingstock' of his street after power company's surprise tree work
A Kelowna man is upset after FortisBC unexpectedly removed branches from a tree in his front yard, leaving the spruce an "atrocious" "eyesore." The utility company says the tree was a safety issue near power lines.



CBC Top Stories
May 10, 2024

Fort McMurray residents told to be ready to evacuate on short notice due to wildfire threat
Alberta residents in the Fort McMurray area are being told to be ready to leave their homes due to the threat of an out-of-control wildfire in the region.



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May 10, 2024

Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort Nelson town, First Nation due to B.C. wildfire
An out-of-control wildfire in Northern B.C. has prompted evacuation orders for the town of Fort Nelson and the Fort Nelson First Nation on Friday night.



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May 10, 2024

Wildfires from 2023 reawaken near Fort Nelson, B.C., prompting evacuation alert
A pair of sleeping fires from 2023 have reignited in northern B.C., and strong winds this weekend mean they're posing a threat to nearby residents.



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May 10, 2024

Flair Airlines CEO bullish on future of discount airlines. Others aren't so sure
With Swoop folded into WestJet and Lynx folded altogether, Edmonton-based Flair Airlines has emerged as the only ultra-low cost carrier left standing in Canada.



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May 10, 2024

A new online portal sheds light on hundreds of known, formerly unknown Canadian tornadoes
Amateur tornado enthusiasts and professional climate researchers alike now have an easier way to pour over decades of Canadian tornado data, thanks to the London, Ont.-based Northern Tornadoes Project.



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May 10, 2024

Cree woman tracks down her great-great grandfather's remains — in a U.S. museum warehouse
An email from a Washington Post reporter led Eden Fineday on a journey to a warehouse in Maryland to perform a ceremony to honour her ancestor's remains.



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May 10, 2024

Canada presses Germany to boost parts production as Ukraine struggles to field its Leopard tanks
Germany's defence minister acknowledged Friday that countries like Canada — and to a lesser extent Ukraine — are in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining older variants of the Leopard 2 main battle tank and keeping them in the field.



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May 10, 2024

Fire destroys 123-year-old church in Greenwood, B.C.
A devastating overnight fire in the tiny city of Greenwood, B.C., has destroyed a historic church, a vacant elementary school and one home, according to Mayor John Bolt.



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May 10, 2024

Scientists watching wastewater for signs of H5N1 as U.S. bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle grows
Scientists in the U.S. and Canada are watching wastewater for early signs of H5N1 as an outbreak of bird flu among American dairy cattle keeps growing.



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May 10, 2024

A solar storm could bring colourful auroras to Southern Canada's night sky




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May 10, 2024

Solar storm brings colourful auroras to Southern Canada's night sky




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May 10, 2024

Solar storm could bring northern lights to Southern Canada




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