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Would an opt-out system increase organ donations? Experts say Quebec has work to do first

Sat, 2024-11-09 01:00

Despite other provinces moving toward an opt-out policy for organ donation, Quebec has repeatedly been told it isn’t ready to take that step. But experts say the policy alone isn't a silver bullet for more donations; it takes systemic changes and an overhaul of outdated processes.

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After changes at Alberta's public pension manager, the UCP now owns the fund giant's ups and downs

Sat, 2024-11-09 01:00

Frustrated with rising costs, Finance Minister Nate Horner removed AIMCo's CEO and board. What his replacements do will determine the future of thousands of Albertans' pension savings and the Heritage Fund.

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New immigration rules raise fears that northern B.C. will lose foreign students, workers

Sat, 2024-11-09 01:00

Under Canada's tightening immigration policies, international students are questioning their decision to study in northern B.C. — while local businesses and community leaders are worried about a knock-on effect on the workforce.

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Freeland says Canada's borders are 'safe and secure' following Trump's election win

Sat, 2024-11-09 01:00

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is reassuring Canadians as officials worry president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could send them northward.

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Massive Alberta grizzly bear known as 'The Boss' spotted in Canmore area

Fri, 2024-11-08 17:34

Massive grizzly bear "The Boss" seemed to have lost his bearings earlier this week. He was spotted in the Canmore area by a local nature photographer, much farther east than he's normally known to frequent.

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Canadian government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter

Fri, 2024-11-08 15:17

In opening remarks at the Inuit-Crown partnership committee meeting in Ottawa on Friday, Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the government is preparing to deliver an apology in Nunavik — the Inuit region of northern Quebec.

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Internal report describes a 'cesspool of racism' in the federal public service

Fri, 2024-11-08 14:58

An internal report on workplace racism and harassment at the highest levels of the federal public service shows that not even the federal government’s top executives are immune from the problem.

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Former CSIS official denies claim that spy agency tried to 'scare' diplomats working to free Abdelrazik

Fri, 2024-11-08 13:56

A former senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service official has denied claims that the spy agency intervened to keep Abousfian Abdelrazik, then a terrorism suspect, in Sudanese detention in the early 2000s.

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B.C. NDP majority holds with 22-vote victory in Surrey-Guildford recount

Fri, 2024-11-08 13:44

The B.C. NDP has held onto its majority following the completion of a judicial recount in the tight race in Surrey-Guildford.

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Canada Soccer studying drone-spying review, says it shows past 'unacceptable culture'

Fri, 2024-11-08 13:05

Canada Soccer says an independent review has confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.

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Port of Montreal threatens lockout Sunday unless union agrees to 'final' offer

Fri, 2024-11-08 12:50

The employers' association is threatening to lock out workers at 9 p.m. Sunday if a deal isn't reached.

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Rare Gretzky card case from Sask. back on the market after multimillion-dollar deal collapsed

Fri, 2024-11-08 11:02

A box found in a Saskatchewan attic, potentially holding millions of dollars worth of hockey cards, is going back up for auction after the original winning bidder never paid up, according to the auction company.

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Trans skier worries Alberta legislation would ban her from competing

Fri, 2024-11-08 10:25

Allison Hadley says she has been having a hard time focusing on training for an upcoming cross-country skiing competition.

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Canada approves Moderna's RSV vaccine for those age 60 and older, company says

Fri, 2024-11-08 09:15

Moderna said on Friday Canada's health regulator has approved its vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus in adults 60 years and older, making it the country's first authorized mRNA-based shot for the condition.

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'Long overdue': Canadian Hockey League players can play in NCAA starting next season

Fri, 2024-11-08 08:21

The NCAA Division 1 Council approved a rule Thursday allowing players with Canadian Hockey League experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season, a landmark decision that has the potential of shaking up the NHL's two largest sources of developmental talent.

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Calgary to host 2026 Grey Cup game

Fri, 2024-11-08 08:14

Calgary will host the CFL's championship game for the sixth time on Nov. 15, 2026, the 113th iteration of the Grey Cup.

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Trans Mountain pipeline is worth less than it cost to build: parliamentary budget office

Fri, 2024-11-08 07:30

The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates the Trans Mountain pipeline is worth less than it cost to build, according to an updated financial assessment of the controversial project.

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Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable'

Fri, 2024-11-08 05:30

Three weeks after the death of another beluga whale at Marineland, the Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of the park, saying water troubles are under control after a recent investment.

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Parents demand refunds after Thunder Bay, Ont., climbing gym locks doors

Fri, 2024-11-08 03:00

As a troubled local gym goes dark, some members and the landlord say they haven’t heard from the owner about the future of the business in Thunder Bay, Ont.

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Federal memo estimates up to 30% of lobster catch in Atlantic Canada goes unreported

Fri, 2024-11-08 02:00

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans suspects hundreds of millions of dollars worth of lobster is caught in Atlantic Canadian waters each year but never reported to authorities, raising both income tax and conservation implications for the country’s largest fishery.

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