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Thousands of donations, fewer than 2% used. Why cord blood transplants are so rare

CBC Canadian News - 14 hours 21 min ago

Transplants are rare because of new cancer treatments and small volumes. But experts say they still save lives.

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A year later, impact of deadly Whitehorse house explosion still resonates

CBC Canadian News - 14 hours 22 min ago

On Nov. 14, 2023, a house on Bates Crescent in Whitehorse's Riverdale neighbourhood exploded, killing a neighbour and severely damaging several surrounding homes. Many people are still grappling with the aftermath a year later.

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RCMP prepares to deploy body cameras to thousands of officers nationwide

CBC Canadian News - 14 hours 22 min ago

Thousands of RCMP officers will start wearing body cameras over the coming months, marking a pivotal shift in how Mounties and Canadians interact.

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$500 for a bag of groceries? Alliance aims to lower food costs in remote northern communties

CBC Canadian News - 14 hours 22 min ago

An alliance between more than a dozen First Nations partners and food security organizations is working to lower food costs in remote northern Ontario and Manitoba communities by buying food in bulk.

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Cashback rebates can save thousands of dollars in real estate commissions

CBC Canadian News - 14 hours 22 min ago

In Canada, the homeseller usually pays a commission to real estate agents on both sides of the transaction. But some agents are willing to offer a cashback rebate to home buyers, which works as a kind of discount on the total purchase price.

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Tariffs on Canadian steel less likely under Trump 2.0, U.S. trade experts say, but disruption still a risk

CBC Canadian News - 14 hours 22 min ago

A U.S. trade attorney and a former congressman say a second Trump administration may not direct tariffs specifically at Canada, but there's concern this country could get swept up in the broader universal tariff Trump is proposing.

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Abbotsford, B.C., man guilty of trafficking in bear parts fined $8,600

CBC Canadian News - Wed, 2024-11-13 19:21

An Abbotsford, B.C., man who was caught buying black bear paws and kneecaps in a sting operation pleaded guilty to charges under the Wildlife Act in Port Coquitlam provincial court on Wednesday.

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Revealed: Quebec slashes thousands of health-care workers’ hours

Montreal Gazette - Wed, 2024-11-13 19:21
Thousands of Quebec health workers holding down two jobs are being stripped of their extra hours — a move critics warn could tip an already fragile system into further turmoil. Read More
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Some Scotiabank customers still unable to access accounts after 'scheduled maintenance'

CBC Canadian News - Wed, 2024-11-13 19:14

Some Scotiabank customers are still unable to access their online banking accounts after what the company called "scheduled maintenance" turned into a service outage that crept into Wednesday, sparking online anger and a proposed class action lawsuit.

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B.C. port lockout: Operations to resume Thursday, employer says

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 18:51
The B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) said Wednesday that the Canada Industrial Relations Board had the resumption of operations for Nov. 14.
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Man convicted in ‘egregious assault’ on Chinatown shopkeeper accused of probation breach

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 18:18
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Wayne Northey, 51, after he allegedly failed to appear in court on Oct. 31 and Nov. 13.
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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 13

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 18:00
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
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Blackfoot Confederacy Education Conference in Lethbridge focuses on critical thinking

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 18:00
Focused on critical thinking, the conference aimed to provide delegates with the tools to support their students and teach them to be proud of their cultural heritage.
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Premier Danielle Smith visits Lethbridge for Q and A with business community

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 17:59
The Premier of Alberta spoke to members of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday ahead of a yet-to-be called byelection.
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Public consultation to determine the fate of Alberta supervised consumption sites

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 17:47
Premier Danielle Smith intends to host town halls in order to decide how to best move forward on supervised consumption sites in Alberta.
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‘Irresponsible’: Black bear in Whistler Village surrounded by people, TikTok video shows

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 17:36
"I was yelling at them saying get the F** away it’s a wild animal," resident Josh Merrin told Global News. "Sorry about my language."
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‘I assumed they were just some delinquent kids’: Unusual B.C. vandals caught on camera

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 17:32
In early October, residents of the Southlands neighbourhood, on the western side of Vancouver, found fruit trees cut down so they decided to set up a security camera.
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Regional policing debate flares as RCMP pulls out of capital-region integrated units

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 17:20
West Shore RCMP said it is withdrawing its officers from a trio of regional policing units that deal with domestic violence, at-risk youth and mental health crises.
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Manitoba Crown stays sexual assault charges against priest on second day of trial

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 17:12
The Crown has stayed sex charges against a Roman Catholic priest in Manitoba on the second day of his trial. 
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Kelowna, B.C. woman describes frightening deer attack during rutting season

Global News - Wed, 2024-11-13 16:59
According to experts, bucks may perceive humans as rivals for mates.
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