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BEYOND LOCAL: After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

BEYOND LOCAL: After years of decline, endangered right whale population could be levelling off

The recent flattening of the population trend indicates that human activities are now killing as many whales as are being born each year
Canadians split down the middle on handing out Halloween candy: survey

Canadians split down the middle on handing out Halloween candy: survey

A new poll suggests Canadians are roughly split down the middle when it comes to handing out Halloween candy this year
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Adding some weirdness' to their day, Vancouver woman surprises drivers with costumes

With the goal of bringing free, silly fun to people's lives, Bruinn's costumes change from time to time, depending on her mood. Sometimes she'll dress up daily, although the weather plays a roll in how often she's out
Province ordered to release murderer’s gun licence file

Province ordered to release murderer’s gun licence file

The provincial government must either release a file on a legal gun owner, licensed despite a record of violent crimes, who killed a former partner or go to court to try to stop its disclosure
Video: Sault murder-suicide addressed in legislature

Video: Sault murder-suicide addressed in legislature

At Queen's Park on Thursday, the tragic murder-suicide that killed three innocent children and a 41-year-old woman led to an emotional exchange during Question Period
BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

BoC holds key rate at 5%, keeps door open to more hikes in case of sticky inflation

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent on Wednesday, but hasn't ruled out future rate hikes as its latest projections show inflation remaining higher in the short term
'They never want us to speak': NDP volunteers, execs, former MPPs oppose tossing Jama

'They never want us to speak': NDP volunteers, execs, former MPPs oppose tossing Jama

At least two former NDP MPPs have spoken out against Jama's removal from caucus
Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis

There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank executive
Liberals moving ahead on assault-style gun ban with legislation, regulation: LeBlanc

Liberals moving ahead on assault-style gun ban with legislation, regulation: LeBlanc

The Liberal government is moving ahead with efforts to keep assault-style firearms out of the hands of Canadians, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Monday
Refinance or renew? How to choose when mortgage renewal creates sticker shock

Refinance or renew? How to choose when mortgage renewal creates sticker shock

Many Canadian homeowners are facing sticker shock with their monthly payments as their mortgage comes up for renewal, leaving them with a crucial choice: whether to renew or refinance their home loan