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BEYOND LOCAL: Matildas focused on Olympic qualification as they take on Canada in B.C.

BEYOND LOCAL: Matildas focused on Olympic qualification as they take on Canada in B.C.

The Canada outings are the last for the Matildas before that final Olympic qualifying step. The Canadians have an 8-8-3 career record against Australia
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New bill eases path for victims to sue for emotional distress, bans growing pot in home daycare

New bill eases path for victims to sue for emotional distress, bans growing pot in home daycare

The bill makes several changes to help speed up access to justice
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Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman

Bernardo transfer should be 'turning point' on better informing victims: ombudsman

Three childhood friends say they were forced to relive the anguish, fear and trauma of losing Kristen French more than 30 years ago when Correctional Service Canada decided to transfer her killer to a medium-security prison
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‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm: vets

‘Mystery’ illness in dogs not necessarily cause for alarm: vets

There is talk of a respiratory illness spreading in dogs throughout the U.S., but local veterinarians are urging pet owners not to panic
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OPP confirms seven sexual-assault charges at Boots and Hearts

OPP confirms seven sexual-assault charges at Boots and Hearts

Over August weekend, police say officers responded to 174 calls, including 21 for 'violent' Criminal Code infractions, 11 property crime, 11 traffic, two drug violations
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'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

'No one will be turned away': 988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada

A new toll-free, three-digit suicide prevention helpline launched across Canada on Thursday morning
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AI won't pose immediate existential threat but 'safety brakes' needed: Microsoft

AI won't pose immediate existential threat but 'safety brakes' needed: Microsoft

Microsoft’s president says he doesn't think artificial intelligence poses an immediate threat to humanity's existence, but governments and businesses still need to move faster
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Colleges, universities urged to build more specialized short courses

Colleges, universities urged to build more specialized short courses

Province announces $5 million through Micro-Credentials Challenge Fund
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Dozens of child-care projects on ice as school boards say province's 'final' funding offer won't cover costs

Dozens of child-care projects on ice as school boards say province's 'final' funding offer won't cover costs

The Toronto District School Board said it would still need up to $100 million for its nearly 30 projects
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Can Canada mine enough minerals to feed the EV revolution?

Can Canada mine enough minerals to feed the EV revolution?

Fraser Report says 388 new mines needed for government to meet its mandates
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