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Empty seats seen in Rogers Place during Game 1 of NHL playoff series between Oilers, Kings

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As of 8 p.m. MT, just minutes before the national anthems played, the Ticketmaster site showed around 180 unsold seats on its Rogers Place map.

Vancouver Canucks’ goalie Thatcher Demko to miss Game 2 of playoffs

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The Vancouver Canucks will take the ice Tuesday night for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs without their all-star goaltender Thatcher Demko.

Justin Trudeau highlights supports for Saskatchewan Indigenous communities

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Saskatoon on Tuesday discussing supports for local Indigenous communities.

As fake Botox cases prompt alert in U.S., Canada says no new issues reported

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A total of 22 people in the U.S. reported adverse effects after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals, or in non-healthcare settings, the CDC said.

Manitoba to deliver major improvements to spinal care with $12M program

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The province says it intends to shorten wait times for assessing and operating on spinal issues faced by Manitobans.

B.C. puts online harms bill on hold after agreement with social media companies

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B.C. is putting its proposed online harms legislation on hold after reaching an agreement with some of the largest social media platforms to make people safer online.

Governor General visits Regina Open Door Society as part of Saskatchewan visit

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Learners at the Regina Open Door Society told Governor General Mary Simon stories about how they came to Canada.

Caribou herds in Alberta, B.C., growing from wolf culls, cow pens: study

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Caribou conservation is considered one of the toughest wildlife management problems on the continent.

Taschereau Boulevard project leaves future of long-standing eyesores in limbo

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Boarded up, covered in graffiti and surrounded by a tall fence a long standing strip mall off Taschereau boulevard has been a vacant eyesore for over 10 years.

Kelowna retiree wins $675,000 with Set for Life ticket

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A Kelowna woman celebrated winning the Set for Life’s top prize of $675,000 with a nice bottle of wine but has bigger plans in sight.

Overdoses, deaths prompt Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland Drug Strategy relaunch

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The goal of the drug strategy is to 'facilitate a collaborative, evidence-based approach to minimize the risks and harms associated with substance use.'

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Surrey councillors criticize 7% property tax hike for 2024

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The hike will amount to an extra $177 for the average single-family household. But opposition councillors say the increase is actually higher.

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.

Man quiet on injury after being found with bloody nose, lip: Guelph police

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Investigators say there was a trail of blood that led them to a broken glass bottle with blood on it.

Hamilton man wanted in Kitchener killing makes Canada’s most wanted list

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A Hamilton man who is wanted in connection with a killing that occurred in downtown Kitchener last summer has been named one of Bolo’s top 25 most wanted fugitives.

Nova Scotia Power estimates scaled down version of Atlantic Loop to cost $700 million

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The head of Nova Scotia's power utility says the current estimate for what has become known as a scaled-down version of the Atlantic Loop project is about $700 million.

Baby survives after stroller hit, dragged by vehicle in Squamish, B.C.

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Mounties are asking anyone with dashcam or security camera footage of the downtown Squamish area between the hours of 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Monday to contact police.

Paris Olympics: Mayor vows River Seine water quality ‘will be good’

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Paris mayor said she was confident water quality in the River Seine will be up to Olympic standards this summer — and that she’ll be able to prove it by swimming there.

U.S. to pay Larry Nassar abuse survivors $138M to settle lawsuits against FBI

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When combined with other settlements, US$1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women.

ASIRT completes probe of Edmonton police actions before man ended up in river

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The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the presumed drowning on April 9.

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‘We need to fix the roads’: Busy spring and summer ahead for Winnipeg roadwork

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It's gearing up to be a busy time for the city's construction crews, with major projects on the go for 2024, including upgrades to the eastbound lanes of Abinojii Mikanah.

Canada to require plastic makers to report on production, waste

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Companies that produce or import plastic in Canada will have to report every year how much of it they are putting on the market, along with how much plastic waste they generate.

New Prince Louis birthday photo released, taken by Kate Middleton

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Kate Middleton and Prince William often release photos of their children on their birthdays, but this picture is being heavily scrutinized.

Brittney Griner recalls harsh 10-month Russian detention: ‘My life is over right here’

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Brittney Griner was arrested in 2022 after Russian officials said they found a vape cartridge of hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow's airport.

Northeastern Alberta wildfire near Saprae Creek now being held, evacuation alert dropped

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A wildfire that broke out Sunday near the northeastern Alberta hamlet of Saprae Creek is now being held, and an evacuation alert that was issued Sunday has been dropped.

Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie sales in Lindsay to support Ross Memorial Hospital

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The participating restaurants including three on Kent Street West, one at the corner of County Road 36 and Mount Hope Street and the other on Highway 35 south of Highway 7.

Mother, son rescued from North Shore mountain

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North Shore Rescue says the pair’s experience is an excellent reminder to always be prepared when venturing into the outdoors.

Tensions erupt at Queen’s Park over keffiyeh ban as government MPPs walk out

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The issue first surfaced in the house last Thursday, when PC MPP Robin Martin defied Doug Ford and voted to block an attempt to lift the prohibition on wearing the Arab headdress.

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Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week

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Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on Soundcore, Amazon Essentials and more coveted brand items.

Canada’s most wanted list: Toronto suspect in fatal shooting at No. 1

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A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Toronto has topped Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted List as $1 million in total rewards is being offered for arrests of fugitives on the list.