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Involving OLT in Hamilton housing development a case of ‘not seeing’ resolution: developer

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A spokesperson for Vrancor Group says the time has come 'to move on' with a development near King Street West and Queen Street that's been on the books for seven years.

Thursday, Apr 25

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16-year-old child of billionaire tech CEO reported missing

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Mint Butterfield is the child of Slack co-founder and former CEO, Stewart Butterfield.

‘Disgraceful’: Resident of Kelowna subsidized housing complex dies

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'The really sad thing is that the last four weeks changed how well he had been doing, and I'm sure it's the same for many, many of the tenants.'

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Speed a factor in serious-injury collision that sent motorcyclist to hospital: Calgary police

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Calgary police said speed was a factor in a crash that sent a motorcyclist to hospital in life-threatening condition on Tuesday night.

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Vancouver mining company’s first quarter profit falls from year ago

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Teck Resources Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago due in part to its reduced ownership in its steelmaking coal business.

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B.C. teen’s killer says new TV show about Reena Virk’s murder ‘disrespectful’

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Reena Virk's killer told parole officials that a television series about the Victoria, B.C., teen's murder is "disrespectful" and will "re-victimize" Virk's family.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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‘We just want to get paid’: Airport security screeners in Atlantic Canada take job action

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Workers who carry out security screening at 15 airports across Atlantic Canada are taking job action over unpaid wages.

Hamilton politicians approve citywide bylaw that taxes vacant homes

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The vacant unit tax takes effect in January with a goal of discouraging properties from being left vacant and addressing the ongoing housing crisis.

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Poor visibility among possible factors in 2022 B.C. air-taxi crash

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The Transportation Safety Board says several factors may have played a role in the crash of an air taxi in B.C.'s Chilcotin region two years ago, including poor visibility.

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West Fraser Timber earns US$35 million in first quarter

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West Fraser Timber Co. says it earned US$35 million in its first quarter, up from a loss of US$42 million a year earlier.

Ex-SNC executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case

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The investigation revealed that SNC-Lavalin executives paid bribes of $2.23 million to secure a $128-million contract to repair the Jacques-Cartier Bridge deck in the early 2000s.

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Gas station clerk stabbed several times during violent attack at Ultramar in Montreal

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The suspect allegedly jumped the gas station counter, stabbed the 61-year-old clerk multiple times and then proceeded to flee the scene.

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Central Okanagan open-burning season coming to an end

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When conditions allow, all eligible property owners, farmers and other large lot owners with permits from their local fire jurisdiction may burn specific wood debris outdoors.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Body found in U.S. waters amid search for missing B.C. kayakers: RCMP

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Searchers south of the border have not yet identified the body as belonging to one of the missing kayakers, according to RCMP.

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B.C. wildfire season off to early start with more than 100 already burning

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Wildfire season is off to an early start in B.C.'s central Interior and Cariboo regions, with at least one fire listed as out of control and continuing to grow in the Quesnel area.

Monday, Apr 22

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‘It’s frustrating’: Dartmouth city councillor worried about proposed housing site

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Tony Mancini worried there will be a lack of consultation for a housing project slated for Dartmouth that includes a Pallet village and modular housing.

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Ex-RCMP officer charged with foreign interference looks to quash charges

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Authorities allege Majcher, 61, a resident of Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China.

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Pedestrian killed in collision on Calgary’s Centre Street Bridge

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Calgary police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the Centre Street Bridge Sunday morning.

Sunday, Apr 21

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Is the ‘Seinfeld theory’ coming for Justin Trudeau’s political future?

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Seinfeld - the beloved sitcom often described as "about nothing" - ended in 1998, before millennials could vote and most Gen Z Canadians were born. They're now key voting blocs.

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What’s behind the lack of enthusiasm for this year’s music festivals?

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The public sentiment about this year's crop of music festivals is an overwhelming "meh." There are good reasons for this.

Friday, Apr 19

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Calgary issues water reduction advisory ahead of possible restrictions

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The city says Calgarians now face a water reduction advisory and should immediately start conserving water inside and outside of their homes.

Kelowna school retires team name, adopts less controversial ‘Thunder’

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The Rutland Senior Secondary Voodoos are now going to be the Rutland Thunder, a change that students and school officials say has been a long time coming.

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N.S. mom who went on day care wait lists while pregnant is still waiting. Her daughter’s now a toddler

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Sarah Hoban says her 18-month-old daughter is currently on 10 day care waitlists, and warns families can't wait until 2026 for more spaces.

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Law (Taylor’s Version): 1st-ever Taylor Swift law course in Canada comes to Queen’s University

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The law professor and self-described Swiftie teaching the class is expecting heightened student interest in the course.

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Pickup crashes into Hamilton home and damages gas line: police

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Hamiton police say a red truck damaged a gas line after an early morning crash into a residence on Campbell Avenue between Balmoral and Ottawa streets.

Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant could be in Kingston, Belleville: OPP

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Terry Cheverie is known to frequent Ottawa, Belleville, Kingston, Oshawa and Toronto, police say.

Thursday, Apr 18

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English school board calls judge’s stay on parts of Quebec language law a ‘win’

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A Quebec Superior Court judge has stayed sections of Bill 96 requiring English school boards to communicate in French even when working with other English-speaking institutions.

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Company launches non-alcoholic beer for dogs, canines ‘crack a cold one’

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A craft brew non-alcoholic beer for dogs is being brewed up at a canning facility in Fredericton, N.B. and shipped to bars, restaurants and retail stores across Canada.

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Provincial police say body found in fire-swept home south of Quebec City

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Police say a teenager was reported missing and five other occupants of the home were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. They say the victim is likely the missing teenager.

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‘Blue Sky City’ unveiled as the new brand for the city of Calgary

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Calgary has a new brand. "Blue Sky City" will replace "Be a Part of the Energy" over the next few months, to better reflect the growing city, says Calgary Economic Development.