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Decades after he was hanged for murder in Quebec, family hopes his name can finally be cleared

Wed, 2025-03-12 01:00

Wilbert Coffin became the sole suspect for the death of an American tourist in the 50s and was one of the last people to be hanged for murder in Canada. A jack of all trades and a prospector who knew the Gaspé woods like the back of his hand, advocates continue to cast doubt on his guilt and urge for his exoneration.

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Snowbirds must soon submit fingerprints for U.S. travel under new Homeland Security rules

Tue, 2025-03-11 17:20

Canadians and other foreign nationals who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer will soon be required to apply for registration and fingerprinting with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Canadian brewery selling pack of 1,461 beers to cope with Trump's presidency

Tue, 2025-03-11 16:39

A Canadian brewer hopes a massive crate of beer will help customers deal with the exhausting news cycle under U.S. President Donald Trump. Moosehead's Presidential Pack contains 1,461 beers, in 473-millilitre cans — marketed as "just enough Canadian lagers to get through a full presidential term."

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B.C. aims to poach U.S. doctors and nurses by highlighting 'uncertainty and chaos' south of the border

Tue, 2025-03-11 15:30

The province says it is also celebrating the recruitment of 1,001 new family doctors in two years under a new payment model.

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Canada has one of the best women's rugby teams in the world. Why they're asking for your money

Tue, 2025-03-11 14:46

The Canadian women's rugby team is heading to the 2025 Rugby World Cup with the goal of unseating England to become the best team in the world. But in order to achieve that goal, they say they need the financial support of Canadians.

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Pilot error likely caused Nashville plane crash that killed Ontario family, NTSB says

Tue, 2025-03-11 13:00

A fiery small plane crash in Tennessee last year that killed a Canadian family of five was most likely the result of an error by the father who was piloting the plane, according to a National Transportation Safety Board report released this week.

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In the 'steel city of Canada,' Trump's tariff threats generate 'fear and confusion'

Tue, 2025-03-11 12:25

The U.S. president on Tuesday escalated tariff threats against Canada, vowing to boost them on steel and aluminum. "It scares us, it scares families," says Hamilton union president Frank Crowder. By Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. said the 25 per cent tariff, not 50 per cent, would begin Wednesday.

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DNA analysis confirms remains as Mission, B.C., teen missing since 2007

Tue, 2025-03-11 12:20

Mounties says DNA testing has confirmed remains that washed ashore in Washington state almost 17 years ago are those of a teenager who went missing from Mission, B.C., more than a year earlier.

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RCMP brass accused of sending 'inflammatory' email about officers in code of conduct hearing

Tue, 2025-03-11 12:05

A lawyer for one of three B.C. Mounties facing code of conduct proceedings for making racist and sexist comments accused the leadership of their detachment of sending out an "inflammatory" email Tuesday commenting on their evidence.

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Quebec liqueur company caught in crossfire of U.S. alcohol ban

Tue, 2025-03-11 11:45

A Laval-based company has found itself in the crossfire of the SAQ's ban on American alcohol due to its U.S.-based operations. The founder says he's hoping a compromise with the Quebec liquor board can be reached.

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Olympic great Jennifer Heil named chef de mission for Milan-Cortina Winter Games

Tue, 2025-03-11 08:00

A selfless athlete and leader during her moguls skiing career, Jennifer Heil will bring those qualities and others to her role as Canada’s chef de mission for the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games in 2026, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday.

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Trump threatens Ontario 'will pay a financial price' for levy on U.S.-bound electricity

Tue, 2025-03-11 06:47

U.S. President Donald Trump issued numerous threats aimed at Ontario and Canada on Tuesday after the province imposed a surcharge on electricity flowing south of the border.

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Regina woman is living proof of 'breakthrough' ALS drug now approved in Canada

Tue, 2025-03-11 04:00

A Regina mother who was one of the first ALS patients to test a new treatment is now celebrating its accelerated approval in Canada for adults with an ultra-rare form of the disease.

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Testosterone therapy's popular in the online 'manosphere' — but doctor warns it's not for everyone

Tue, 2025-03-11 02:00

Many men experiment with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to improve their energy and strength, with some just getting it online, says a London, Ont., urologist who stresses getting medical guidance. "The use of hormone therapy, in my mind, is really tied to reinforcing some of the ideas of masculinity that we have," says a researcher who teaches at Western University.

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Expert says language on labels leaves a lot of room for guesswork about how Canadian a product is

Tue, 2025-03-11 02:00

Grocery store shelves are full of maple leaf stickers and shelf talkers indicating products are, in some way, Canadian. But they don't always tell the whole story.

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Quebec measles outbreaks linked to declining vaccination rates

Tue, 2025-03-11 01:00

Measles is making a comeback in Quebec. From December to March, at least 31 cases were reported and experts point to one cause — declining vaccination rates.

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All charges withdrawn against Stelco after 2 workers died from burns at Nanticoke, Ont., plant

Tue, 2025-03-11 01:00

Gabriel Cabral, 32, and Sean MacPherson, 56, were severely burned on April 25, 2023, and later died of their injuries. Their direct employer John Kenyon Ltd. pleaded guilty to 1 of 4 charges in court last week.

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Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding's lieutenant to plead not guilty to murder, drug charges: lawyer

Tue, 2025-03-11 01:00

An alleged crime boss, accused of orchestrating the shooting of an innocent family in Caledon, Ont., will plead not guilty, his lawyer says. Andrew Clark is described by investigators as the “co-leader” of a transnational drug-smuggling empire, alongside former Team Canada Olympian Ryan Wedding.

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Mark Carney camp offers role to former Quebec premier Jean Charest: sources

Mon, 2025-03-10 15:47

Prime minister-designate Mark Carney’s team has approached former Quebec premier Jean Charest to offer him a role, Radio-Canada is reporting. 

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