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• McGill heads to court for injunction to remove pro-Palestinian encampment

  13-05-2024 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  McGill says the encampment poses a 'security, safety and public health risk.' Protesters want the university to divest from Israel-connected funds.
  
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• Warriors keep Memorial Cup hopes alive

  29-05-2024 06:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was win or go home on Tuesday night for the Moose Jaw Warriors, as they needed a win against the Drummondville Voltigeurs to advance to the Memorial Cup semifinals.
  
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• In photos: Regina sets the stage for new action film ‘Hostile Takeover’

  29-05-2024 04:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  "The LED Volume Wall revolutionizes our ability to tell stories," Karma Film CEO and producer of Hostile Takeover, Anand Ramayya said.
  
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• Why did Madison Scott die? 13 years later, there are still no answers

  29-05-2024 03:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Thirteen years after Madison Scott vanished from a northern B.C. campsite, RCMP tight-lipped about the young woman's disappearance and death.
  
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• Firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near urban communities

  29-05-2024 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  With wildfires becoming more common and closer to communities near forests and grasslands, the International Association of Fire Fighters said it's time to think outside the box.
  
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• B.C. wineries competing to be in top-50 catalogue

  29-05-2024 02:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The catalogue will serve as a consumer buying guide despite this being a concerning time for B.C. wineries.
  
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• Ontario court dismisses MPP Sarah Jama's request for review of censure

  29-05-2024 02:02 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  
  An Ontario court has dismissed a request by MPP Sarah Jama for a judicial review of her censure from the legislature.
  
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• Excess drainage causes constant headaches in west Winnipeg neighbourhood

  29-05-2024 01:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents in a Winnipeg neighbourhood are frustrated with a lack of action by the City of Winnipeg to resolve an issue surrounding excessive water runoff from an adjacent property.
  
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• ‘Close calls’ as clueless influencers clog up beauty spot

  29-05-2024 01:38 via o.canada.com
  
  They said viral photo ops are behind a doubling of visitors — from just under 250,000 in 2017 to more than 555,000 in 2022. Joshlyn Sand, the director of Honolulu Botanical Gardens, told the SFGATE news site: “It’s still quite a problem. People will just ignore the signs. They’ll literally stage a photo, you know, right by the sign (prohibiting certain activities).” Read More
  
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• Seal hunt advocate claims vindication, as Senate committee urges help for industry

  29-05-2024 01:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A new Senate committee report calls for a national and international campaign to counter misinformation around Canada's seal products industry, and new efforts to build a market for seal products.
  
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• Regina high school student perseveres through many obstacles toward graduation

  29-05-2024 01:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Regina student with autism reflects on his time as he persevered through high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and the teachers job action.
  
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• College, City of Winnipeg build on free menstrual product accessibility

  29-05-2024 01:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  'One in three Canadian women have to choose between purchasing menstrual products over other essentials. That's a large demographic in our college community.'
  
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• Winnipeg community centres receive grant funds for renovations

  29-05-2024 00:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  River Osborne Community centre is one of 11 city-owned centres that will be getting a portion of over $800,000 for repairs, upgrades, safety improvements and more.
  
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• What should you do when a loved one is missing?

  29-05-2024 00:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A family member or friend has disappeared — what now? Members of Edmonton Police Service's missing persons unit outline what steps you should take and when to contact police.
  
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• Widespread theft costing Canada's retail industry dearly: experts

  29-05-2024 00:52 via ctvnews.ca
  
  The Retail Council of Canada wants to put a stop to widespread theft within the retail industry, and industry leaders are meeting this week to find solutions.
  
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• Protesters climb on Ottawa highway signs, causing delays and multi-vehicle crash: police

  29-05-2024 00:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three protesters climbed onto highway signs in eastern Ontario Tuesday morning, causing "significant delays" and a multi-vehicle crash, police say.
  
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• Emergency room staff raise concerns over computer downtimes at Kelowna hospital

  29-05-2024 00:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an email to Global News,  IHA said the planned upgrades are necessary to make the system as safe, secure and resilient as possible.
  
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• As online hate rises, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon wants Canadians to be nicer on the web

  29-05-2024 00:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  In an exclusive interview with Global News, Governor General Mary Simon is urging Canadians to show more respect online -- and says a lack of it has affected her personally.
  
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• P.E.I. kiteboarder 'lucky to be alive' after shark attack in Turks and Caicos

  29-05-2024 00:39 via atlantic.ctvnews.ca
  
  A professional kiteboarder from P.E.I. says he has been seriously injured in a shark attack that occurred while he was snorkelling in the Turks and Caicos Islands last week.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos families fight to keep Saskatchewan government named in lawsuit

  29-05-2024 00:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a previous court notice, the government asked to be struck from the suit because Saskatchewan has no-fault insurance.
  
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• Rob Ford Stadium unveiled in Toronto's west end

  29-05-2024 00:30 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  
  A stadium in Toronto’s west end has been officially renamed in honour of former mayor Rob Ford.
  
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• 'I was in shock': Grocery store owners' vehicle burned in act of arson caught on camera

  29-05-2024 00:21 via winnipeg.ctvnews.ca
  
  A rash of violent incidents targeting a Winnipeg grocery store came to a head Friday with a brazen daytime arson attack caught on camera.
  
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• Edmonton police help with rescue of raft on English Channel

  28-05-2024 23:58 via edmonton.ctvnews.ca
  
  The Edmonton Police Emergency Communications Centre takes all kinds of calls for help, but one in January is being called a 'once in a career' type of call.
  
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• Gen Z’s debt load is surging. Here’s why, and how they can manage it

  28-05-2024 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The report by the credit bureau took a look at the Canadian consumer credit market and found that participation has led to total consumer debt rising to $2.38 trillion.
  
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• Records detail Brampton councillor's standoff with city over derelict property

  28-05-2024 23:45 via toronto.ctvnews.ca
  
  A derelict property connected to a Brampton city councillor racked up $12,500 in fines in dozens of penalty notices over several months as city officials warned it was becoming a haven for rats and a homeless encampment, records obtained by CTV News show.
  
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• Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action

  28-05-2024 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
  
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• Blasting at highly-anticipated QEII Halifax Infirmary redevelopment begins

  28-05-2024 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Blasting at the QEII Halifax Infirmary construction site will now be a daily occurrence until October, as the next stage of building for the highly-anticipated  development place. 
  
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• New report reveals Quebec not prepared to face extreme weather

  28-05-2024 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  In its report, the group named five major priorities. One of the report's authors says it's urgent the province implements these strategies or it risks more destruction.
  
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• Okanagan town put on precautionary boil water advisory

  28-05-2024 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The district closed Turner Avenue between Princeton Avenue and Gillam Crescent to allow crews safe access for investigation and repair of the broken line.
  
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• Via Rail paid $11 million in bonuses amid travel delays and losses

  28-05-2024 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  VIA Rail handed out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives and staff, even though 40 per cent of its trains were late last year, newly released documents show.
  
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