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‘It was difficult’: Residents of Clinton, B.C. recount evacuating wildfiresWildfires burning across British Columbia have forced residents from communities including Clinton and Boston Bar, with many unsure if they'll have homes to return to.FireJul 25
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B.C. community’s water system damaged by alleged vandalism during wildfire responsePolice are investigating after the water system serving the evacuated B.C. community of Boston Bar was allegedly vandalized, potentially delaying residents' return home.FireJul 25
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Trump’s tariff threat already costing Canadian businesses, trade lawyer saysCanadian manufacturers are losing U.S. orders and planning layoffs before Trump's proposed 50 per cent tariffs take effect, a trade lawyer tells Global News.CanadaJul 25
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Calgary’s Nose Hill parking lot, pathway closed as search continues for ParkerCalgary police are closing part of Nose Hill Park this weekend as search crews continue looking for 11-year-old Parker, who has been missing since July 16.CanadaJul 25
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Saskatoon traffic snarled as city records 5th known overpass strike of 2026A semi hauling a grain bin struck a Saskatoon overpass Friday, marking the fifth overpass collision in the city this year and causing major traffic disruptions.CanadaJul 24
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‘I’m not leaving’: Some B.C. residents vow to defend homes from wildfiresAs wildfires intensify across Canada, a transportation expert says governments need a national firefighting strategy focused on prevention instead of evacuation.FireJul 24
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NFL player Isaiah Adams charged with firearm offences in Durham: policeNFL offensive lineman Isaiah Adams is facing firearm charges after a Durham police investigation that also resulted in fentanyl trafficking charges against two others.SportsJul 24
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Alto high-speed rail company considering Kingston stop despite concernsTransport Action Canada supports a proposed Kingston stop on Alto's high-speed rail line but says poor integration with Via Rail could undermine the project's benefits.CanadaJul 23
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Nearly 1.7 tonnes of drugs worth $139M seized in Ontario investigationPolice in Ontario are set to announce the results of a lengthy cross-border investigation that led to a record seizure of illegal drugs and multiple firearms.CrimeJul 23
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West Nile virus is showing up across Ontario. What to know about the riskWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquito pools in several Ontario communities, prompting renewed reminders to protect against mosquito bites as summer peaks.HealthJul 22
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Brampton couple wins $70M Lotto Max jackpot with Mother’s Day giftA Brampton couple who came to Canada from Jamaica decades ago has won a $70-million Lotto Max jackpot with a ticket bought as a Mother’s Day gift.CanadaJul 22
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Peel police charge 2 alleged MS-13 members after human trafficking investigationTwo alleged MS-13 gang members are facing human trafficking charges after Peel police say a woman was sexually exploited across the GTA.CanadaJul 22
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June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across CanadaJune storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, along with flooding in the Montreal area, caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.EnvironmentJul 17
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‘It was horrible’: Ontario man warns of tick-borne illness after 10-day hospital stayAn Ontario man is warning others to take tick bites seriously after spending 10 days in hospital with anaplasmosis as health officials report rising cases.HealthJul 17
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Nova Scotia wildfire grows to 1,700 hectares as evacuation order remains in placeHalifax Regional Fire and Emergency has ordered the mandatory evacuation of part of Mooseland Road, stretching south to Highway 7.ÂCanadaJul 17
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Montreal public health warns of overdose spikes as carfentanil leaves 8 deadMontreal public health says overdose cases continue to climb, with naloxone use already matching all of last year as officials warn of increasingly toxic drugs.HealthJul 16
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Halton police seize historic $5M worth of meth and cocaineHalton police say they seized $5 million in cocaine and methamphetamine, charging two men after a joint drug trafficking investigation.CanadaJul 16
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‘They might have been toast’: Canoeists escape Ontario wildfireTwo canoeists have been rescued after spending days trapped by a fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Ontario that left them struggling to breathe.FireJul 15
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Ontario school board conducts bullying survey after student deathThe Limestone District School Board is asking families to share experiences with bullying as an independent school safety review continues after a student's death.CanadaJul 15
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Ont. man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 children rescuedA Hamilton man is facing 136 charges after a Toronto police-led investigation into alleged livestreamed child sexual abuse helped rescue four children in the Philippines.CrimeJul 15
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Tornado warning ends for parts of ManitobaEnvironment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of Manitoba, saying a severe thunderstorm may be producing a tornado west of Salt Point.WeatherJul 11
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Toronto police seek 3 suspects after fatal North York shootingA 22-year-old man is dead and two others are injured after a targeted shooting in North York. Police say three masked suspects fled in a stolen car.CrimeJul 11
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Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in SaskatchewanTen tornadoes tied Saskatchewan's one-day record Friday as extreme heat fuelled severe storms, with Environment Canada warning more tornadoes are possible.WeatherJul 11
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New gene technology could help Canadian canola cope with extreme weatherCanadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.ConsumerJul 11
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Second suspect wanted after fatal tent fire in Ontario cityGreater Sudbury police are searching for a second man wanted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal tent fire in June.CrimeJul 10
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