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Hunters, advocacy groups raise concerns about hunting pregnant elk as Sask. extends season

Mon, 2025-03-17 03:03

Animal rights and Indigenous groups are calling on the Sask. government to cancel hunting licences that extend the hunting season into March. They say hunting pregnant elk is unethical and breaks cultural norms.

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Undercover officers in 'Mr. Big' sting spent months befriending accused in 2007 Manitoba killing: court docs

Mon, 2025-03-17 03:00

At least 18 RCMP officers spent more than seven months on an elaborate "Mr. Big" sting operation that involved getting close to the suspect in an MMIWG cold case murder through going to Canucks games and skydiving, and staging a fake crime scene.

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Tariff fears and high stakes for Atlantic Canada at the Boston seafood expo

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:30

As seafood industry delegates from more than 50 countries gather in Boston for an exciting three days at Seafood Expo North America, Atlantic Canadians there are dealing with fears of potential tariffs from the United States and China.

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DynaLife insolvent less than 90 days into contract for lab services, government documents show

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:00

Documents obtained by CBC News show that a private medical testing company contracted by the Alberta government became insolvent and requested an additional $70 million in funding, which was denied. DynaLife's owners soon asked the province to buy the company, which it ultimately did at a cost of almost $100 million.

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Hair loss drug finasteride can cause debilitating side-effects, men say

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:00

For decades, millions of men around the world have turned to a drug — finasteride, or Propecia, its most well-known brand name — to slow hair loss. But an increasing number of experts are sounding the alarm that this medication can cause rare but serious side-effects, which can persist after stopping treatment.

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Police chief in Windsor, Ont., made racist comments, internal investigation finds

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:00

An internal investigation into allegations Windsor, Ont.'s police chief made racist remarks to a Black officer has found the claims to be true, CBC News has learned.

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Gotta buy 'em all: Pokemon card game is under threat from scalpers, fans say

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:00

Over the past few months, the Pokemon card hobby has been plagued by scalpers and resellers buying up a large portion of the stock, then asking for double the price on the secondary market.

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U.S. firms won $210M in Toronto city contracts in last 2 years. Why a ban on their bids matters

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:00

A CBC Toronto analysis of competitive city contracts awarded in Toronto since late 2022 found that 10 per cent were won by American-owned companies, worth about $210 million. Experts say those numbers are significant and a ban on U.S. bids could have an impact on the trade war.

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Northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire central in U.S.-Canada trade war: experts

Mon, 2025-03-17 01:00

The Ring of Fire in northwestern Ontario has become a key figure in the battle to control critical minerals, which experts say is the heart of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada. Here's what they shared about how the region's resources come into play in the growing geopolitical conflict.

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Despite court injunction, hundreds of students gathered in Waterloo, Ont., on St. Patrick's Day weekend

Sun, 2025-03-16 07:19

The City of Waterloo announced last week that it was granted a court injunction allowing Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) to criminally charge students who gather for unsanctioned street parties during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Saturday marked a day teeming with students along Marshall Street in Waterloo's University District.

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Boy, 9, benched after parents file lawsuit against South Winnipeg Hockey Association vice-president

Sun, 2025-03-16 07:17

A Winnipeg minor hockey player was benched for his team's season finale Saturday after his parents filed a defamation lawsuit naming a South Winnipeg Hockey Association board member as a defendant.

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Steven Dubois wins 3 races to highlight Canada's 6-medal Sunday at short track worlds

Sun, 2025-03-16 06:18

Canada's men's short track relay team joined its women counterparts on the top of the speed skating podium, one of three gold in a six-medal haul Sunday at the ISU world championships in Beijing.

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'All the stages of grief': Investors speak out about B.C. Ponzi nightmare

Sun, 2025-03-16 04:00

Greg Martel disappeared in 2023 when his financial house of cards began collapsing under the weight of lawsuits brought by angry investors wanting their money back.

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'He's built like Crosby': 15-year-old Regina phenom Maddox Schultz taking the hockey world by storm

Sun, 2025-03-16 04:00

Maddox Schultz’s play has turned heads across the country. Many scouts rank him as the top Canadian player born in 2010. 

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End of an era: Board that classified films in the Maritimes fades to black

Sun, 2025-03-16 02:00

The government agency that determined how old you had to be to rent a film or watch it in a Nova Scotia theatre is shutting down. The Maritime Film Classification Board sometimes found itself at the centre of controversy over censorship and morality.

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I swapped a life of comfort in Bangladesh for an empty fridge and blizzards in Canada

Sun, 2025-03-16 01:00

Mohammad Akib Hossain had a privileged upbringing in Bangladesh, but left home to study in Canada. Looking after himself brought him a new sense of perspective.

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What one family's 'nightmare' says about the chaos at Jordan's Principle

Sun, 2025-03-16 01:00

For eight year-old Ethan Maracle, Jordan’s Principle is more than a program, his parents believe it’s his only shot at a true education. But with a massive backlog in the First Nations children's initiative and new restrictions rolling out, his family speaks out about an opportunity he may soon lose.

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Does a CO2 pipeline leak in Mississippi hold lessons for Canada?

Sun, 2025-03-16 01:00

With major Canadian energy companies advocating for building a CO2 pipeline in Alberta, the CBC went to Satartia to learn first-hand about the possible risks when a CO2 pipeline runs through a community.

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Snow farming might help the ski industry survive global warming

Sun, 2025-03-16 01:00

As the climate changes, ski hills can’t always rely on snow arriving at the right time. However, snow farming can help ski destinations stay open.

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Canada's counter-tariffs are hurting small businesses. Even so, many still support them

Sun, 2025-03-16 01:00

Small businesses that import good from the U.S. may be impacted by Canada’s counter-tariffs. Even so, a survey done by an independent business lobby group found that many of its members support them.

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