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• Family of soldier badly burned at CFB Wainwright speaks about his injuries

  Family of a soldier severely burned at CFB Wainwright describe Pte. Liam Ramage's injuries and the long path to recovery.

  Canada

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• B.C. soldier burned in CFB Wainwright fire remains in Edmonton ICU

  The family of Pte. Trevor Flegel says he is still in hospital more than 10 days after the deadly fire at CFB Wainwright.

  Canada

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• Feds open to supporting elements of Divorce Act amendments, but fate unclear

  Bill C-223, introduced by Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner, would amend the Divorce Act to curb parental alienation claims, among other changes.

  Politics

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• How the latest interest rate hike could affect everyday Canadians

  While Wednesday's hike is less significant than those that followed the pandemic, experts say people who are already struggling to make ends meet will feel the burden first.

  Economy

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• Liberals keep B.C. oil tanker ban in place, vote down Conservative bill

  The Conservatives have argued the law is undermining Canada's prosperity by limiting the potential for oil exports from B.C.'s northern coast to international markets.

  Canada

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• Massive drug bust in Halifax ‘not even in the realm’ of past seizures: police

  Police say they've made what's believed to be the largest seizure of fentanyl and GHB in Atlantic Canada. They also seized a Glock switch -- an illegal attachment for a handgun.

  Crime

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• Nova Scotia school support workers could strike Monday if no deal reached

  The union representing school support workers in Nova Scotia say it is preparing for a province-wide strike starting next Monday.

  Education

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• King Charles faces calls for apology, slavery reparations on Caribbean tour

  The visit marks King Charles' first official trip to the Bahamas as king, during which the government closed all public schools on the island of New Providence to welcome him.

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• ‘Godzilla’ El Nino set to bring warmer, drier temperatures to Canada

  Water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean where El NIno forms would typically be at least 0.5 C above normal, but this year it's at 3.5 C.

  Canada

  6 hours
• AI agents banned by several of Canada’s biggest banks as fears grow

  Some of Canada's biggest banks say they are now banning AI agents, like Meta's Muse, while others are taking initial steps to limit them.

  Consumer

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• Empty WestJet plane, catering truck collide at Toronto Pearson airport

  No flight crew or passengers were on board when the collision occurred, and the Transportation Safety Board said there was 'no intention of flight.'

  Canada

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• Man detained after Prince Albert of Monaco’s relative found dead

  Antoine de Massy, the son of Christian de Massy, Prince Albert II's first cousin, was found dead on Oct. 25 in a park near the Villa Sauber in Monaco. He was 29.

  Crime

  7 hours
• Stelco owner hopes to recall laid-off steelworkers before Christmas

  Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. CEO Lourenco Goncalves says he hopes to bring back laid-off Stelco workers before Christmas if a plan to increase Canadian sales succeeds.

  Economy

  7 hours
• Historical plaques stolen from Nova Scotia parks may be for scrap metal: police

  RCMP in Nova Scotia's Colchester County say several historical plaques have been stolen recently and may have been sold for scrap metal.

  Crime

  7 hours
• Deaths from wildfire smoke up 275% over recent years, new report says

  A new Lancet report found there were an average of approximately 4,000 annual deaths associated with wildfire smoke between 2021-25, compared to 1,050 annually in 2003-12.

  Health

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• Hundreds of cruise passengers left stranded as fuel costs halt 3-year voyage

  The MV Odyssey set sail on its three-year journey two years ago and was billed as combining maritime living with global travel. It is currently docked in Cambodia.

  Trending

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• N.S. premier’s office scolds professor over comments on AI data centre

  The office of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has complained to a professor in Toronto for weighing in with comments about a proposed artificial intelligence data centre.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Cheerios is now rolling out resealable bags in its cereal boxes

  A new partnership with Cheerios and Ziploc is bringing a resealable bag to the cereal's traditional box to help keep cereal fresher longer.

  Consumer

  8 hours
• Florida mom arrested for leaving 4 kids home alone during trip to Las Vegas

  The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said Irene Miller was arrested on four counts of child neglect without bodily harm and booked into Orange County jaiil.

  Crime

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• ‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson loses appeal of rape conviction

  The three-judge panel unanimously found that Masterson had failed to demonstrate that the lower court made errors that would warrant granting him a new trial.

  Crime

  11 hours
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• Canada not near trade deal with U.S. before midterms, Carney says

  The tariffs have also been a sticking point for the U.S. heading into the midterms, with some Republican candidates who previously applauded them changing their stance.

  Canada

  11 hours
• Privacy commissioner investigating provider behind Crime Stoppers data breach

  Canada’s privacy commissioner has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving anonymous tips shared with Crime Stoppers programs across the country.

  Canada

  12 hours
• Susan Saint James, ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife’ actor, dead at 80

  'Susan was my friend and working with her brought such laughter, community and family to the stage at the Ed Sullivan theater,' 'Kate and Allie' star Jane Curtin said.

  Entertainment

  Oct 28
• 24 Sussex restoration campaign secures $5.7M as public appeal launches

  The Rideau Hall Foundation said Wednesday that more than 4,000 contributions have been made toward its $50-million fundraising goal.

  Canada

  Oct 28
• Higher tariffs on Canadian imports would be ‘catastrophic,’ Honda exec says

  A pending increase in U.S. tariffs on steel and auto imports from Canada starting Jan. 1 would be 'catastrophic' for the industry, a Honda Motor executive said on Tuesday.

  Economy

  Oct 28