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B.C. provincial government denies funding for health centre in Summerland

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Last week, council received a response from B.C.'s health minister, who stated the the province is 'unable to financially support" the proposed health centre.

Manitoba drops ‘God Save The King’ rule at school, tries to enshrine school nutrition

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The Manitoba government put forward sweeping changes to the school day Thursday — eliminating a requirement to sing "God Save The King,"

‘I hate these tariffs’: Washington state border residents react to Trump decisions

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Located just eight kilometres south of the Canada-U.S. border, the city of 15,000 people has many cross-border businesses and cultural ties.

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Albertans already searching for alternatives to American beer, wine and spirits

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Alberta retailers say customers were already looking for alternatives to American beer, wine and spirits, even before the province banned future purchases.

Alberta municipalities raise concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs

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Tariffs were a hot topic at the Alberta Municipalities' gathering of local leaders, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to test U.S.-Canada relations.

Saanich police officer dies on duty following medical emergency

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In a statement online, Saanich Chief Const. Dean Duthie, said the officer suffered a medical emergency at the agency's department.

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Canadian leisure travel to U.S. down 40% in February, Flight Centre says

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A combination of anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats and a weak Canadian dollar have Canadian tourists avoiding the U.S.

Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement

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In a ruling released today, Ontario Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey Morawetz called the approval a "momentous achievement in Canadian restructuring history."

Banff’s meteorological winter has been driest on record, Environment Canada says

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The town of Banff, Alberta has just experienced its driest meteorological winter on record with just a quarter of its normal precipitation.

Trump blasts NATO’s usefulness, says U.S. won’t defend ‘delinquent’ members

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Trump questioned if allies would come to the defence of the U.S. in the event of an attack on America, which NATO did after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Overdoses in Saskatoon are taking a toll on city’s first responders

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Saskatoon Fire reported 37 overdoses in the last 24 hours alongside several suspicious deaths which may be connected to the overdoses.

Saskatchewan reacts to the changing landscape of Trump tariffs

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The rollercoaster ride continues, with U.S. president Donald Trump agreeing to suspend some tariffs another month.

Canada’s long-awaited Africa strategy is released, but no new funding

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The strategy calls for an increased focus on trade and security co-operation with entities like the African Union, as Ottawa and businesses move beyond a focus on aid.

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B.C. to get $3.7B in landmark tobacco settlement

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British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma says B.C.'s share of a landmark settlement for health damages from the big tobacco firms will be about $3.7 billion.

The ‘people’s opposition’: Crombie and Stiles jockeying after election defeats

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Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie has claimed her party is the "people's opposition" after winning more votes but fewer seats than the NDP.

U.S. bill aims to stem flow of fentanyl that Trump blames on Canada, Mexico

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Two senators have introduced legislation in the latest attempt to fight the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States from China, Mexico and through other borders.

Man shot by Edmonton police believed to have killed gangster same day: ASIRT

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A man that was found in a stolen car and later killed by Edmonton police on New Year's Eve in 2021 is believed to have also killed a Redd Alert gang member earlier that same day.

Keeseekoowenin man dead two days after being attacked by 5 dogs

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A 56-year-old man has died following a dog mauling on Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation on Feb 21. The man died two days after being discharged from hospital.

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Trump’s 30-day auto tariff pause won’t change much, automakers say

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Automakers will see an exemption from U.S. tariffs of 25 per cent on most Canadian imports for a month, but they say the short timeframe makes little difference.

China, Russia ‘very likely’ to use AI to try and disrupt next election: CSE

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A new report says cybercriminals linked to China, Russia and Iran are using generative AI tools like deepfakes to spread disinformation and target elections around the world.

RCMP launch probe amid corruption allegations involving Alberta Health Services deals

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Police did not provide further details, but the investigation follows allegations from the agency's former CEO.

‘Pissed off’: B.C. plans toll on U.S. trucks travelling to Alaska amid trade war

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Eby made the announcement Thursday in Victoria, as news broke that Trump was, once again, pausing 25-per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for another month.

BC Conservative slams ‘super angry’ Indigenous caucus-mate over residential school criticism

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B.C.'s Opposition attorney general critic has railed against members of her own party in a row over residential schools, including a "super angry" Indigenous colleague she says "joined the NDP" to call her out.

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Manitoba’s neighbours in North Dakota respond to Canada-U.S. tariff issues

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Amid ongoing tariff talks between Canada and the United States, many Winnipeggers are taking actions of their own like canceling trips and focusing on shopping local.

Lesotho ‘disappointed’ after Trump says he’s never heard of the African country

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Trump's comments come less than a month after Elon Musk met with Lesotho's prime minister.

2 suspects in migrant drownings in Akwesasne can be extradited to U.S., judge says

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Two people accused of being part of a human smuggling operation tied to the drownings of eight migrants in the St. Lawrence River are one step closer to being extradited.

Driver, trucking company ticketed after Sherwood Park Freeway overpass crash

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Over two dozen tickets related to commercial vehicle safety were issued to the driver and trucking company after an excavator slammed into an overpass on the Sherwood Park Freeway.

Trump’s tariffs could flatten growth for U.S. economy, says RBC report

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Economists at the Royal Bank of Canada have warned that while a full recession in the U.S. is unlikely, it could see an economic slowdown if Donald Trump's tariffs persist.

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Canadian ex-Olympian, alleged drug kingpin added to FBI 10 most wanted list

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The U.S. Department of State’s Narcotics Rewards Program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Wedding.

Winnipeg mayor gets advice from U.S. counterparts amid tariff dispute

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Winnipeg's mayor says he was given a warm welcome from his American counterparts -- despite the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.