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Woman found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017 matches identity of missing person in Switzerland
Genetic genealogy has helped Toronto police identify a woman who was found dead in Lake Ontario in 2017.
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'On the edge of failing': Most of Canada gets a 'D' on poverty report cards
Poverty and food insecurity have worsened in most of Canada in the past year and most provincial governments aren't doing enough to address the problem, according to a just-released series of report cards.
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Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll
Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.
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3 people dead after stabbing in Plateau-Mont-Royal: Montreal police
Three people are dead after they were stabbed in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough Tuesday evening, police say.
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Indian international students most likely to live in unsuitable housing, StatCan says
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'It hurts': First Nations leader says little change for women's safety since Pickton murders
An Indigenous leader in British Columbia says little has changed since the crimes of serial killer Robert Pickton, as community members reflect on news that he is in life-threatening condition after being attacked in prison.
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'All hell broke loose': Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as 'all hell broke loose' on board the Boeing airliner carrying 229 passengers and crew.
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U.K. prime minister calls national election for July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election on Wednesday, naming July 4 as the date for a vote his governing Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power.
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Blood vial delivery prompts evacuation of Republican headquarters in Washington
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Trump’s VP hopefuls make high-profile TV appearances as they audition to join his ticket following weekend fundraiser
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'Sheer terror': Passengers describe turbulence-hit flight that put 20 in intensive care
Passengers on the Singapore Airlines flight that descended sharply after hitting severe turbulence described the 'sheer terror' of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and people wrenched so badly that 20 remained Wednesday in intensive care.
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Russia starts exercise with tactical nuclear weapons
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Senators pass new rules entrenching independent groups, angering Tories
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Freeland says capital gains proposal will be tabled before summer break
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Former head of military HR sues Armed Forces, government after misconduct case
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Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay.
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Ontario LTC nurses get 11.5 per cent pay increase over two years
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Protect yourself from West Nile virus, avoid mosquito bites
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World's most expensive feather sells at New Zealand auction
A feather from a long-extinct New Zealand bird has set a record after selling for $46,521 NZD (about US$28,400), the auction house handling the sale has said.
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Tiny plastic shards found in human testicles, study says
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Is that 'Her'? OpenAI pauses a ChatGPT voice after some say it sounds like Scarlett Johansson
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Entertainment
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Hot Docs to close its flagship Toronto theatre, lay off staff for three months
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Motion to rename bridge in honour of iconic Winnipeg-born band
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit from former winner of MTV's Model Mission
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Employers rethink employee social connections in era of remote work: report
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Canadians feel grocery inflation getting worse, 18% are boycotting Loblaw: poll
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Cybercriminals threaten to leak London Drugs data if it doesn't pay $25M ransom
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Lifestyle
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Private island on Nova Scotia's South Shore listed for $15.8M
A private island on Nova Scotia’s South Shore has been listed for sale with a $11.5-million USD price tag.
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Winnipeg chef delivers Manitoba cuisine to Houston diners
A city known for its history, ties to outer space and southern barbecue, is also home to a Winnipeg chef dishing out dozens of perogies.
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How to remove ticks and what to know about these bloodsuckers
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Palestinian soccer renews call for sanctions against Israel at FIFA congress amid Hamas conflict
Calls for action against Israel in international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas will be stepped up by Palestinian officials at the annual FIFA congress next month.
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If this is Rafael Nadal's last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams' last U.S. Open
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Barbie will make dolls to honour Venus Williams, Christine Sinclair and other athletes
Barbie dolls will honour Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair and tennis champion Venus Williams, plus seven other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday.
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Interpol says more than 1,500 stolen Canadian vehicles identified since February
Interpol says more than 200 stolen Canadian vehicles have been found each week across the globe since February.
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New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit
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'Do it all before you drive': Tips to avoid being distracted behind the wheel
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