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Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia

Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians can return to the woods in parts of the province. Premier Tim Houston said Friday that a provincewide ban would end for some areas at 4 p.m., but the ban remains for several counties. The burn ban remains in place.

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RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill to serve as acting leader of U.S. CDC
Star

August 29, 2025

RFK Jr. deputy Jim O’Neill to serve as acting leader of U.S. CDC

Jim O’Neill, a former investor, critic of health regulations and…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Music, Social

August 29, 2025

From European avant-garde to celeb-driven fare, here are 10 buzzy films coming to TIFF

TORONTO — It’s TIFF’s 50th edition — TIFFty feels like…

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Windsor doctor fined by Ontario privacy office after accessing health records to offer circumcision services
Star

August 29, 2025

Windsor doctor fined by Ontario privacy office after accessing health records to offer circumcision services

A Windsor doctor is being fined after a privacy investigation…

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Millions of dollars in crop damage expected from hailstorm in Brooks, Alta.
Star

August 29, 2025

Millions of dollars in crop damage expected from hailstorm in Brooks, Alta.

The hailstorm that slammed the Brooks area, southeast of Calgary,…

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Justice, National

August 29, 2025

Poilievre wants ‘reasonable’ self-defence defined in Criminal Code

OTTAWA — The federal government needs to amend the Criminal…

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New Alberta school books order bans explicit images of sexual acts
Star

August 29, 2025

New Alberta school books order bans explicit images of sexual acts

Alberta’s revised rules on books in schools will prohibit works…

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Alberta premier says new order banning school library books with sexual content coming soon
Star

August 29, 2025

Alberta premier says new order banning school library books with sexual content coming soon

The Alberta government had hit pause on its order for…

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'Vicious compliance': Alberta premier decries Edmonton Public School Board's banned book list
Star

August 29, 2025

‘Vicious compliance’: Alberta premier decries Edmonton Public School Board’s banned book list

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith slammed the Edmonton Public School Board…

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Man found dead after shooting at Calgary police in standoff identified as accused local gangster
Star

August 29, 2025

Man found dead after shooting at Calgary police in standoff identified as accused local gangster

The Calgary man who killed himself during a three-hour standoff…

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Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia
Star

August 29, 2025

Woods ban lifted for parts of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotians can return to the woods in parts of…

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Big shakeups coming to SNL as four cast members exit the sketch show
Star

August 29, 2025

Big shakeups coming to SNL as four cast members exit the sketch show

Michael Longfellow, Devon Walker and Emil Wakim all announced their…

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Are Conservatives still united behind Pierre Poilievre?
Star

August 29, 2025

Are Conservatives still united behind Pierre Poilievre?

Twenty minutes before Pierre Poilievre accused the RCMP of participating…

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Poilievre's idea to amend Criminal Code wouldn't help Canadians acting in self-defence, law experts say
Star

August 29, 2025

Poilievre’s idea to amend Criminal Code wouldn’t help Canadians acting in self-defence, law experts say

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s proposed Criminal Code amendment to strengthen…

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Poilievre calls for more legal protection for Canadians defending homes from intruders
Star

August 29, 2025

Poilievre calls for more legal protection for Canadians defending homes from intruders

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government…

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A-peeling news for banana workers as Chiquita operations to resume in Panama
Star

August 29, 2025

A-peeling news for banana workers as Chiquita operations to resume in Panama

After mass layoffs at banana giant Chiquita’s Panama operation this…

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Quebec mayor wants answers after thousands of litres of water stolen from fire hydrants
Star

August 29, 2025

Quebec mayor wants answers after thousands of litres of water stolen from fire hydrants

A small town south of Quebec City is keeping a…

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Business, Economy, Education, Ontario/Quebec

August 29, 2025

Ontario’s Grade 10 financial literacy requirement needs a rethink, critics say

TORONTO — Education experts and advocates are questioning Ontario’s already…

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Online retailer Ssense filing for bankruptcy protection
Star

August 29, 2025

Online retailer Ssense filing for bankruptcy protection

Montreal-based online fashion retailer Ssense plans to file for bankruptcy…

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'This isn't Ottawa': Outrage grows over 'vile' grocery store attack on Jewish woman
Star

August 29, 2025

‘This isn’t Ottawa’: Outrage grows over ‘vile’ grocery store attack on Jewish woman

The stabbing of a Jewish woman in broad daylight at…

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Evacuation order issued for community of 600 northwest of Yellowknife
Star

August 29, 2025

Evacuation order issued for community of 600 northwest of Yellowknife

The community of Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., is setting up around 200…

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Canadian author Madeleine Thien makes Barack Obama's 2025 summer reading list
Books, Star

August 29, 2025

Canadian author Madeleine Thien makes Barack Obama’s 2025 summer reading list

The former U.S. president’s latest reading list features her novel,…

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Trans Mountain board chair to lead new federal major projects office
Star

August 29, 2025

Trans Mountain board chair to lead new federal major projects office

Dawn Farrell, chair of the board of directors of the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

August 29, 2025

Two teens charged with second-degree murder in east-end Toronto mall shooting

Toronto police say two teenagers have been arrested and charged…

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Education minister says union 'playing politics' with Alberta students over strike threat
Star

August 29, 2025

Education minister says union ‘playing politics’ with Alberta students over strike threat

Negotiations between Alberta teachers and the provincial government have broken…

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