Cold, stormy winter forecast across much of Canada
The Weather Network has released its winter forecast, and it's looking a little bleak. Chief meteorgolist Chris Scott says the season will be long, cold and messy across much of Canada this year. He says the early start to winter in southern Ontar...
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China’s ambassador rejects accusations country is abusing Muslims
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Social media reacts to Joe Biden using footage of Trudeau mocking Trump in new attack ad
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Trudeau meets new premier of Northwest Territories
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane for the first time. Trudeau in brief remarks talks about areas where the two governments can work together, and Cochrane remarks how she will be an ally to th...
Nova Scotia first to ban flavoured e-cigarettes and juices
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Demand for transplants outpaces organ donations: report
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Bank of Canada deputy governor Timothy Lane talks about the idea of an 'insurance' rate cut
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Justin Bieber publicly apologizes for past racist remarks
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Alex Trebek to get Canadian Academy honour
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Ottawa reacts to Trudeau's comments about Trump
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Ontario high school teachers hold one-day strike
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Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer puts Liberals on notice
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MMIW action plan coming by June: Bennett
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New greenhouse gas targets not likely until next fall: Wilkinson
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Trudeau announces new contributions to NATO
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Trudeau explains Trump comments
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Alberta Fair Deal Panel Town halls begin
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NATO chief says Canadian missions in Latvia, Iraq help strengthen military alliance
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Victoria Hand Project extends reach to amputees, kids in Canada, U.S.
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End delays on mercury centre: Grassy Narrows chief
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Canadian organizations distancing themselves from disgraced royal Prince Andrew
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