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How climate change is threatening the future of winter sport

How climate change is threatening the future of winter sport

Glacial melt has halted summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, a crucial spot for national team athletes and young skiers looking to train with the pros. An Olympian has an idea to bring summer skiing back to the glacier, but it could be years away and won’t come cheap.

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Swedish king’s visit highlights growing Canadian interest in Saab military aircraft

Swedish king’s visit highlights growing Canadian interest in Saab military aircraft

A few days before the federal budget was tabled, the CEO of Swedish industrial giant Saab flew to Ottawa to meet with the country’s top bureaucrat, fuelling the sense a deal is brewing between the Canadian government and the military manufacturer. Now, the country’s king, queen and a delegation of political and business leaders are set to visit from Nov. 18-20.

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Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet | CBC News

The federal government is asking defence contractors in allied nations…

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RCMP feared they'd have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

RCMP feared they’d have to release ISIS suspect linked to Jewish centre plot, documents show | CBC News

The RCMP feared they didn’t have enough evidence to keep…

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Canadian writer Anne Michaels shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize | CBC Books
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September 16, 2024

Canadian writer Anne Michaels shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize | CBC Books

The Toronto-born poet and author is recognized for her novel,…

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Manitoba NDP MLA removed from caucus as party cites Nygard link | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Manitoba NDP MLA removed from caucus as party cites Nygard link | CBC News

Mark Wasyliw has been removed from the Manitoba NDP caucus…

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New parents from Ontario win $70M Lotto Max draw with 1st-ever lottery ticket purchase | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

New parents from Ontario win $70M Lotto Max draw with 1st-ever lottery ticket purchase | CBC News

Shortly after becoming new parents, a couple from Iroquois FallsÂ…

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Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Canada relaxes some mortgage rules to tackle housing crisis | CBC News

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday announced changes to some…

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Jane's Addiction cancels Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Jane’s Addiction cancels Toronto show, rest of tour, in wake of band altercation on stage | CBC News

Jane’s Addiction’s scheduled Toronto show on Wednesday is off, as…

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Nearly 1 year into the war, some students in Gaza go back to school | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Nearly 1 year into the war, some students in Gaza go back to school | CBC News

The UNRWA has opened 36 makeshift classrooms in Khan Younis,…

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Canada's plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine is still spinning its wheels | CBC News
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September 16, 2024

Canada’s plan to donate refurbished armour to Ukraine is still spinning its wheels | CBC News

A plan to rebuild and modernize two dozen decommissioned Canadian…

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