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One person dead after house fire in Wasagamack First Nation
A 37-year-old man was found dead after a house fire in Wasagamack First Nation Thursday. Police…
Quickley powers Raptors past Rockets 107-104
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Pakistan elections: U.S., Europe urge probe into alleged interference, violence
The United States, Britain and the European Union on Friday separately expressed concerns about Pakistan’s electoral…
Landlord fined $4,500 over fire that destroyed East Vancouver apartment building
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Poilievre proposes mandatory minimum prison sentences for extortion
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‘No one will lay a finger on your firearms’ in 2nd Trump term, he tells NRA
Former U.S. president Donald Trump told thousands of members of the National Rifle Association that “no…
Murder charges laid a year after Edmonton man dies from months-old prison stab wound
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‘I screamed’: B.C. Indigenous child welfare advocates celebrate court victory
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Winnipeg Mayor’s State of City Address looks to tackle affordable housing crisis
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Canada Place given secondary name and signage honouring Komagata Maru passengers
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‘You don’t dig up anything that’s buried’: Old pet cemetery in Surrey slated for development
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Kelowna couple auctioning Taylor Swift tickets for hospice fundraiser
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Southern Alberta communities sign neighbourly agreement
A goal to work together on matters of mutual interest and establish health relationships was made…
Innovative supportive housing building officially open in Penticton, B.C.
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‘No excuses’: Driver gets dad’s car impounded going 131 km/h near Toronto
Police north of Toronto say they’ve arrested a young driver and charged him with stunt driving…
Vehicle close call with toddler a stark reminder for parking lot safety
It was a close call for a family of six in the Okanagan who ventured out…
Calgary performers ‘delight in our differences’ at Black History Month show
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New Zealander nearing end of cross-Canada run to raise money for kids’ cancer care
A New Zealand man who’s running across Canada to raise money to help children with cancer…
Southern Alberta family achieves net zero with decades-old home as part of national challenge
A failed furnace in the middle of a cold snap set one Alberta family on the…