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Sun, 2 Jan 2022 08:34:06 EST
Ontario hospitals and staff strained as COVID-19 cases rise
Ontario hospitals are feeling the brunt of soaring COVID-19 case counts as the virus rips through the province at record speed and infects high numbers of patients and health-care workers. ...

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 18:29:30 EST
Two dead after large tree falls on house in Horseshoe Bay, B.C.
Two people have died after tree falls on house in Horseshoe Bay neighbourhood of West Vancouver.

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Benzodiazepines 'a major problem' in illicit drug supply
Benzodiazepines are turning up in more drug samples and overdose reports in B.C. and Ontario. The drugs are being found alongside opioids like fentanyl, and experts warn the combination is more bad ne...

Sat, 1 Jan 2022 18:44:45 EST
Seattle Kraken fan called a hero after noticing Canucks staffer's cancerous mole during game
A Seattle Kraken fan is being praised as a hero after helping the assistant equipment manager of the Vancouver Canucks identify a cancerous mole on his neck in the middle of a game.

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Canada's English dictionary hasn't been updated in almost 2 decades. What does that say about us?
The Canadian Oxford Dictionary was first published in 1998, but there's been no new edition since 2004. While we may have a hard time believing that our version of the language is distinct enough to w...

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 15:07:06 EST
New Year's fireworks lead to heartache for Nova Scotia horse owner
A woman in Nova Scotia was forced to put down her family's horse after he broke a leg running from fireworks, while elsewhere in the province farm animals were spooked and a veteran had a triggering e...

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Credit cards go vertical, ditching classic look and magnetic strip
While the technology that powers them has been upgraded many times over the years, the basic look and feel of credit cards hasn't evolved much. But that may be starting to change as the next generatio...

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 09:25:12 EST
Teen dies following Boxing Day car collision in downtown Toronto that injured 7 others
Toronto police say a teen has died nearly a week after a two-car collision in downtown Toronto on Boxing Day that left eight people injured.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:07:41 EST
Agreement reached on Indigenous child welfare compensation
Sources close to the negotiations told CBC News the agreement was reached on Friday to settle compensation claims related to a landmark Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on Indigenous child welfa...

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 10:32:06 EST
Former federal cabinet minister John Efford dies at 77
Former provincial and federal politician John Efford died Sunday in hospital in Carbonear.

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 04:00:00 EST
Planning a staycation? You can claim a tax credit if you travel in Ontario this year
If you have a getaway within Ontario this calendar year, you’ll be able to claim a tax credit that’s aimed at boosting business in the province.

Sat, 1 Jan 2022 00:55:46 EST
Trudeau says boosting vaccination efforts, coming to terms with 'historical wrongs' among 2022 priorities
Coming to terms with the "historical wrongs" of Canada's past, as well as boosting vaccination efforts remain some of the country's top priorities in 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday. ...

Sat, 1 Jan 2022 13:46:22 EST
The day Betty White and her cat touched the hearts of Halifax newspaper readers
Legendary comedian and actor once sent a letter and photo to a local cartoonist to mark the 10th anniversary of the Garfield comic strip.

Sat, 1 Jan 2022 10:47:25 EST
Some Save on Foods combo meals recalled due to salmonella risk
Some Save on Foods combo meals are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination, and include lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, ginger beef and honey garlic chicken.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:58:11 EST
Ontario to stop logging COVID-19 school cases, memo says; NDP calls it 'terrifying for parents'
Ontario will stop reporting COVID-19 cases in schools and child-care settings, prompting criticism from the opposition New Democratic Party, which called the move "terrifying for parents." ...

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:28:23 EST
Nunavut man survives 5-day blizzard, loses hands to frostbite — and vows to hunt again
Arviat hunter Ernie Eetak survived five days on Nunavut's tundra in –30C temperatures, wind chill and a blizzard. He credits traditional clothing with saving his life and says the amputation of both...

Sun, 2 Jan 2022 05:00:00 EST
How the unbreakable Maroon spirit still inspires African Nova Scotians
The convoluted history of how just under 600 Jamaican Maroons ended up in Nova Scotia teaches lessons about empire, colonialism and human rights abuses.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 08:01:00 EST
Workers flock to central Alberta town as 3 energy construction projects underway in area
A central Albertan town is experiencing a major economic boost from three major energy projects underway nearby.

Sat, 1 Jan 2022 08:00:00 EST
Your Christmas tree could make hungry goats 'do a little happy dance'
Some Ontario farmers are finding ways to upcycle Christmas trees. Rodrigues Farms in Ayr and Top Meat Market in Ariss will use them to feed their livestock, specifically, their goats.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 04:00:00 EST
As provinces limit PCR testing, should Canadians be able to report rapid test results?
In much of the country, rapid tests indicating positive COVID-19 results are going uncounted and are not included in official provincial case counts.



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