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IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers' graves to destroy Gaza tunnel

IDF says it dug up Canadian soldiers’ graves to destroy Gaza tunnel

The Israel Defence Forces have given CBC News an official explanation for the destruction of a cemetery holding the remains of 22 Canadian soldiers who died serving as peacekeepers in the Middle East in the 1950s and ’60s. The IDF says they were destroying a Hamas tunnel. An officer said the IDF had dug to a depth of 20 to 30 metres and could not give any assurance that human remains had been protected or preserved.

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Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer
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December 31, 2024

Canadian tennis player Gabriela Dabrowski reveals she played season while battling cancer

Doubles star Gabriela Dabrowski made history in November when she…

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Raise a glass: Wine industry in B.C.'s Okanagan toasts resilience after devastating 2024 freeze
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December 31, 2024

Raise a glass: Wine industry in B.C.’s Okanagan toasts resilience after devastating 2024 freeze

The B.C. government’s relaxation of grape imports and taxes allowed…

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New Year's celebrations around the world ring in 2025
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December 31, 2024

New Year’s celebrations around the world ring in 2025

From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai and St. John’s, communities…

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Jasper's challenge next year is providing housing for those who want to return, says mayor
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December 31, 2024

Jasper’s challenge next year is providing housing for those who want to return, says mayor

In a year-end interview, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland tackles questions…

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'Feeling the pinch': Some businesses report lagging sales as international student numbers decline
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December 31, 2024

‘Feeling the pinch’: Some businesses report lagging sales as international student numbers decline

Fewer international students made their way to Windsor and Canada…

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Warming climate, wacky weather create skating trail trials and tribulations
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December 31, 2024

Warming climate, wacky weather create skating trail trials and tribulations

What used to be taken for granted in Canada —…

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5 modern parenting trends we're more than ready to ditch in 2025
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December 31, 2024

5 modern parenting trends we’re more than ready to ditch in 2025

What a year 2024 was for parents. From so-called Sephora…

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Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety
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December 31, 2024

Sea lion on B.C. highway gets police escort back to safety

Ucluelet RCMP Const. Mark Macdonnell said when he received the…

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South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol
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December 31, 2024

South Korean court approves arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol

A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant…

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