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Shots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school overnight: police

For the second time since May, police say shots were fired at a Jewish girls elementary school in Toronto.Around 4 a.m. Saturday, suspects in...

Men arrested in connection with Old Montreal fire charged with 2nd-degree murder, arson

The two young men arrested by Montreal police Friday in connection with a deadly building fire in Old Montreal last week have been charged with...

Parents issue plea to end the use of portables at B.C. schools

With a week to the provincial election, parents and parent advisory councils from across British Columbia are sounding the alarm on chronic education underfunding that...

Most Canadians feel country is unprepared for extreme weather events: Poll

With extreme weather on the rise, a majority of Canadians surveyed in a recent poll feel Canada lacks the readiness to deal with emergencies...

Victoria man blasts city’s inequality after 3-year housing search

For three years, Riley Johnson says he has struggled with homelessness and complex mental health challenges — calling every resource he could find to...

Disruptive atmospheric river poised to wash out B.C.’s Thanksgiving weekend

After some needed time away from the weather spotlight, B.C. will be the focal point of an atmospheric river targeting the province's coastal regions.SEE...

Wet and windy will be served on the East Coast for Thanksgiving weekend

Despite what some may think due to the timing, Milton will not be to blame for the blustery weekend weather on Canada's East Coast.PHOTOS:...

Taiwanese flock to China religious festival despite tensions

By Laurie Chen and Xiaoyu YinMEIZHOU, China (Reuters) - Over a thousand Taiwanese pilgrims flocked to southeast China's Fujian province this week for a...

Collecting honey is sticky business, but someone’s gotta do it, says this beekeeper

Newfoundland Insectarium owner Lloyd Hollett says this is the first summer they’ve sold their own honey. (Submitted by Lloyd Hollett)The Newfoundland Insectarium is only...

Q&A | Historian busts myths on why Newfoundland chose Confederation

Raymond Blake, a history professor at the University of Regina, says a number of factors might have motivated people in Newfoundland to vote in...

Toronto charities prepare for busy Thanksgiving amid soaring demand

As many Torontonians continue to struggle with a high cost of living, charities across the city are preparing for a busy Thanksgiving, as one...

Thieves steal $90K worth of jewelry in Manotick heist

The owners of a specialty gift shop in Manotick are scrambling to salvage their nine-weekend sales season after thieves broke and stole $90,000 worth...

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