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‘Meant to be’: How this WW II veteran cheated death 4 times to find love

Reg Harrison slides his leather wallet out of his pocket and removes a weathered black-and-white photo of a beautiful woman. “I’ve been carrying...

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Justin Trudeau contends with the uncertainty of Canada’s vaccine supply

In his last two appearances before reporters, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asserted that the unpredictable messiness of vaccinating the globe against a novel...

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Vancouver man charged for allegedly running makeshift nightclub released on bail

A Vancouver man has been released on strict bail conditions after being charged with violating public health orders by allegedly hosting dozens of...

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For Trudeau, there’s no political reason to fight for Keystone XL

After U.S. President Joe Biden moved recently to revoke permits for the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline project, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he...

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Trudeau set to speak with Biden in U.S. president’s first call with a foreign leader

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will speak with newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden this afternoon — the first opportunity for the two leaders...

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In letter to PM, Kenney calls for consequences or compensation over Keystone XL cancellation

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is repeating his calls for economic retaliation for the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline, or at least some...

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Policy alignment, predictability to mark Canada-U.S. relationship under Biden, ambassador says

The shared priorities between this country and its southern neighbour — including the COVID-19 crisis, economic recovery and climate policy — will define...

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How carbon capture technology can add to the emissions problem

Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...

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How loved-ones are honouring the memory of those killed in Iran’s Flight 752 air disaster

Twelve months after an Iranian missile shot down a plane carrying 176 people, including 55 Canadians and many others with strong ties here,...

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Federal program gives young newcomers paid work experience — and reason to hope

Fashion designer Soniagandhi Chinnasamy left her job at a clothing company in one of India’s largest cities last year to move to Canada...

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Holy Grail treatment for COVID-19 remains out of reach. But options exist

A COVID-19 treatment showing early signs of promise is at risk of being overshadowed by the vaccine rollout.  Monoclonal antibody treatments have been...

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After evacuating twice over tainted water, Neskantaga residents plan their return home

Members of a First Nation that has been under a boil-water advisory for longer than any other in Canada are hoping to return home...

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Why millions of dollars in pandemic aid is going to corporations making healthy profits

This story is part of The Big Spend, a CBC News investigation examining the unprecedented $240 billion the federal government handed out during the first...

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Distillers scrambled to make hand sanitizer for free. Then the federal government moved on

This story is part of The Big Spend, a CBC News investigation examining the unprecedented $240 billion the federal government handed out during...

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Elon Musk’s Starlink offers fast internet connections to rural Canadians. But it’s not cheap

When Vernon Kejick got a first taste of Starlink satellite internet on the Pikangikum First Nation, his initial review was succinct. “All I...

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On the edge of a bleak pandemic winter, Freeland offers a vague plan for recovery

The central metaphor of Chrystia Freeland’s speech to the House of Commons on Monday was seasonal. “We know the winter ahead will be...