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'I have no fixed address': A look at encampments for homeless across Canada
Federal housing advocate Marie-Jose Houle has called the spread of homeless encampments in cities across Canada a human rights crisis. "People living in encampments face some of the most vulnerable ci...
Oct 23, 2023
Hamilton stair master Walter Decker, 99, completes CN Tower climb for 3rd time
TORONTO - A 99-year-old Hamilton man climbed 1,776 steps to the top of the CN Tower over the weekend, his third time pulling off the accomplishment in support of charity. Walter Decker was joined by h...
Oct 23, 2023
'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes
VANCOUVER - Some people love golfing, others like to hike, but Anne Bruinn's hobby is about "adding a little bit of spice" to other people's day by wearing a costume at the end of her driveway and ent...
Oct 23, 2023
In the news today: Defence Minister to face questions about Gaza hospital blast
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Blair to face questions about Canada's evidence Defence Minister Bill Blair is ...
Oct 23, 2023
Snowfall warnings, special weather statements in effect for southern Alberta
PINCHER CREEK, AB - The first notable snowfall of the season is on the way.On Monday, October 23, 2023, Environment Canada has issued a combination of snowfall warnings and special weather statements ...
Oct 23, 2023
Three killed in collision near Brooks
BROOKS, AB - Three people are dead and several others injured following a collision in southern Alberta.The Brooks RCMP said it responded to a fatal collision at 4:38 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023....
Oct 23, 2023
After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off
HALIFAX - The population of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appears to be levelling off after years of discouraging declines, according to new data released today by an international...
Oct 23, 2023
Israel strikes across Gaza after allowing another small aid convoy into the besieged enclave
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza early Monday, including in areas where Palestinian civilians have been told to seek refuge, after another small aid shipme...
Oct 23, 2023
Quebec coroner's inquiry into murder-suicide of Montreal family opens
MONTREAL - A coroner's inquest will begin today into the 2019 killings of a Montreal woman and her two young children, as well as the death of her husband who is believed to have killed them before ta...
Oct 23, 2023
Blair expected to face questions about Canada's evidence on Gaza hospital strike
OTTAWA - Defence Minister Bill Blair is expected to face further questions today about the evidence Canada has gathered to determine a rocket blast at a hospital in Gaza City did not originate in Isra...
Oct 23, 2023