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‘Never get that downtime’: Why an Ontario community only has 1 copConst. John Sahanatien is one of 78 Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement officers across the province, operating under a trilateral agreement. A new report says it's broken.CrimeMay 21
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Calgary may speed up building new neighbourhoods if it doesn’t require upfront costsThe City of Calgary warns that while the six new communities will only require operating spending of around $140,000, they may require $609 million in capital funds in the future.CanadaJun 4
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‘This is someone’s livelihood’: Ontario woman mistakenly charged $7K for pizzaA Toronto woman posted a TikTok describing her “distressing” experience after being charged over $7K for Domino's Pizza and struggling to get a refund from Scotiabank.ConsumerMay 30
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Saskatchewan wildfires: Muskeg fire reaches the outskirts of BeauvalHundreds of people have been forced to flee from the Village of Beauval in northern Saskatchewan due to the Muskeg wildfire breaching the outskirts of the community.FireJul 11
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Muskeg wildfire prompts state of emergency in PatuanakThe Hamlet of Patuanak has declared a state of emergency while the community of Beauval orders all remaining residents to evacuate.FireJul 10
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North Edmonton playground arson a ‘careless and reckless act’: PoliceEdmonton police said the fire that destroyed the playground at St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School was arson.CrimeJul 16
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Fire destroys playground at St. Pius X school; Edmonton police investigatingA Saturday morning fire destroyed the year-old playground at Edmonton's St. Pius X elementary school. Local parents had spent 10 years raising $250,000 for the project.FireJul 14
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Snow Lake at mercy of weather as wildfires continue to move closer: mayorSnow Lake residents were ordered to evacuate this week in efforts to escape an out-of-control nearby wildfire, and Mayor Ron Scott says the town is at the mercy of the weather.FireJul 11
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Saskatoon teen earns spot on prestigious Hollywood dance tourAt just 14 years old, Skylar Ouellet has been dancing almost as long as she's been walking. But now, she's leaping from local stages, right to the spotlight in Los Angeles.EntertainmentJul 11
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CRTC seeks public input on improving Canada’s alert systemThe CRTC requires cellphone, cable and satellite television providers, along with radio and television broadcasters, to distribute emergency alerts to the public.CanadaJul 15
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Community fundraiser supporting families, businesses after fire in RockwoodA fundraiser will support those impacted from a fire on Main Street last month. Two businesses and two apartments above burned down, causing more than $200,000 in damages.CanadaJul 16
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Is Gen Z ghosting on dating apps as companies lay off workers?Online dating platforms are laying off employees as they try to restructure as fewer people use the apps, with Gen Z potentially seeing the biggest decline.TechJul 6
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Pride Toronto must return to its political roots, advocates say as sponsors leaveAhead of last month's Pride parade, organizers sounded the alarm over Pride Toronto's $900,000 shortfall after sponsors such as Google, Nissan and Home Depot pulled their support.CanadaJul 11
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Community rallies for family that lost father, daughter in Calgary fire: ‘The road ahead is long’An online fundraiser for the surviving family of a 50-year-old man and nine-year-old girl killed in a Taradale fire on Thursday has raised nearly $20,000.FireJun 29
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Nova Scotia government signs agreements with universities to get doctors from LebanonThe Nova Scotia government has signed agreements with two universities in Lebanon to bring family doctors to the province.HealthJun 25
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On the Brink: Online trading groups filling an ‘overwhelming’ gap for familiesWhile Facebook groups for swapping items have been around for a while, during times of high costs and economic uncertainty, they have become a saving grace for people in need.CanadaMay 3
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B.C. wildfire season off to a slower start, but incoming weather a riskThe B.C. Wildfire Service says the province is facing fewer active wildfires this year, but a forecast of thunderstorms and lighting will "certainly" cause more blazes.WeatherJul 8
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Edmonton’s Belle Canto Choir wins international competitionBelle Canto Choir not only placed first in all four of its categories at the 2025 International Choir Competition in France — they came out on top at the Grand Prix finale as well.EntertainmentJul 15
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Boozy pedal pubs: Ontario allowing alcohol on popular open-air bicycle barsAs of July 1, pedal pubs -- where several people sit on a large open-air bicycle with seats surrounding a central bar -- will be allowed to have alcohol on board.CanadaJun 27
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Kerry Sim, formerly Kelly Ellard, has day parole revoked due to recent behaviourThe Parole Board of Canada reviewed Sim's case and decided to suspend her day parole in June after reviewing her recent behaviour and habits.CrimeJul 14