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Sun, 8 May 2022 05:00:00 EDT
After 80 years apart, Toronto woman reunites with daughter on her 98th birthday
As an 18-year-old Jewish refugee during the height of the Second World War, Gerda Cole gave her newborn daughter up for adoption — and 80 years later, fate brought the pair together just in time fo...

Sun, 8 May 2022 14:00:00 EDT
After months in pain, these patients paid thousands for surgery outside of B.C.
As thousands of patients wait for surgeries in the province, some said they could no longer bear the pain — and have sought surgery out of the country.

Sun, 8 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Filipinos in Canada weigh in on the presidential election from afar, with money and votes
The Philippines is electing a new president but the campaign hasn't been cordial for its candidates or supporters, with the son of a former dictator in the lead. Filipinos in Canada reflect on the div...

Sun, 8 May 2022 13:10:10 EDT
Walrus makes a rare appearance on N.L. beach — and draws a crowd
An errant walrus on the Avalon Peninsula drew a lot of attention over the weekend, though wildlife officials are asking people to give the animal its space.

Sat, 7 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Aunties on the role they play and what their own aunties mean to them
For Mother's Day, we asked a bunch of Indigenous aunties to tell us about the roles they play in our lives, and being 'auntied' themselves

Sun, 8 May 2022 16:20:00 EDT
Boxing Canada high-performance director Daniel Trepanier resigns amid claims of toxic culture
Boxing Canada high-performance director Daniel Trepanier is resigning effective immediately. The sport organization made the announcement on Sunday in a news release.

Sun, 8 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
RCMP looks to bolster its ranks with civilians, says it's 'playing with the DNA' of the service
The RCMP is looking to hire civilians to tackle complex investigations involving things like cybercrime and financial crime. It admits that getting these people in the door is going to be a challenge....

Sun, 8 May 2022 05:00:00 EDT
End of pandemic restrictions causing 'great deal of fear' for some N.S. seniors
At a time when a lack of public health restrictions means Nova Scotians are free to go out and do as they please, some seniors say a fear of contracting COVID-19 is keeping them inside, and making the...

Sun, 8 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Freedom Convoy protesters say they are struggling to get seized items back from police
Several Freedom Convoy protesters say thousands of dollars of items seized during February's enforcement efforts are unaccounted for, and that getting back those items that are in police possession ...

Sun, 8 May 2022 09:00:00 EDT
What do you want to know about this month's royal visit to Canada?
Ahead of the visit to Canada by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, later this month, we're interested in hearing from Canadians of all backgrounds and all outlooks on the monarchy, espec...

Sun, 8 May 2022 08:00:00 EDT
A Calgary couple's unusual houseguests return every spring to lay eggs in their planter
The geese are welcome visitors for Coco and Jamie Cran, who provide them with some snacks, and some conversation, when they return every spring.

Sat, 7 May 2022 15:26:08 EDT
Flood forecasters watching closely as Manitoba expected to get more rain over coming days
Flood forecasters in Manitoba say they're keeping a close eye on a series of precipitation systems that could bring between 40 and 60 millimetres of rain to much of the province over the next five to ...

Sat, 7 May 2022 18:04:15 EDT
Elections Alberta investigating allegation of bulk UCP membership purchases
The United Conservative Party is facing another obstacle in the tumultuous lead-up to its announcement of the leadership review vote on May 18.

Sat, 7 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Federal COVID-19 supports expire today as Ottawa says 'extraordinary' measures no longer needed
Canada’s last remaining COVID-19 emergency benefits expire today and the federal government says it has no plans to renew its unprecedented support programs, created in response to the pandemic. ...

Sat, 7 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
More people are living in Quebec's Laurentians, but its health-care system can't keep up
Municipalities and doctors say that as the population of the Laurentians has grown, the funding for the area's health care system hasn't kept up, leaving residents in the lurch.

Sat, 7 May 2022 12:57:57 EDT
Jury in Kugluktuk coroner's inquest rules death accidental, makes recommendations around prisoner protection
After a four day coroner's inquest in Kugluktuk, Nunavut, into a man who died in police custody, a jury recommends ‘immediate medical attention for semiconscious prisoners’ in police custody, as w...

Sat, 7 May 2022 11:00:00 EDT
Cherry trees draw fans wherever they bloom
Cherry blossoms have arrived in some parts of Canada as well as elsewhere in the world — and there's no shortage of fans flocking to enjoy their fleeting beauty.

Sat, 7 May 2022 10:20:35 EDT
Canada's competition commissioner to oppose $26B Rogers-Shaw merger, say companies
Canada's commissioner of competition intends to oppose Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $26-billion merger with Shaw Communications Inc., the companies said in a statement early Saturday. ...

Sat, 7 May 2022 10:18:33 EDT
Evacuations ordered as waters rise around Hay River, N.W.T
Residents of Vale Island and West Channel in Hay River, N.W.T., are being asked to leave for higher ground as waters risk flooding the area.

Sat, 7 May 2022 04:00:00 EDT
Theft from Ontario provincial park campsite left one camper very unhappy
Helen Mason has been camping in Ontario provincial parks for almost four decades but has never had something like this happen: While away from the campsite, someone showed up and stole all of her belo...



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