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He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

He came to Canada with a dream. RCMP say he became a victim of labour trafficking

The RCMP in N.S. have charged a man with a form of human trafficking known as labour trafficking, which they say is of growing concern across Canada. Labour trafficking calls to the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline held steady for an average of 24 cases a year from 2020 to 2022, jumping to 57 calls in 2023, and 100 in 2024, according to a report produced by the Canadian Association to End Human Trafficking.

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Prairies/BC, Sports

April 10, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Canada-wide World Cup trophy tour begins with unveiling in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The glittering prize of soccer’s biggest showcase has…

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Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That
Star

April 10, 2026

Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social posts, like his threat…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 10, 2026

Rianna Lim

Ontario pulls funding for last provincially supported supervised consumption site

Ontario is pulling funding for the last remaining provincially funded…

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Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026
Star

April 10, 2026

Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Sports

April 10, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Olé, Olé or Nay? Some say Jelly Roll’s World Cup tune falls flat, but Canadians are making their own anthems

TORONTO — If World Cup songs are meant to sound…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
Star

April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
Star

April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Ontario inquest hears how hospital system 'failed' Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help
Star

April 10, 2026

Ontario inquest hears how hospital system ‘failed’ Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsOfficials with Niagara Health…

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Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was 'crying in pain' before she died, inquest hears
Star

April 10, 2026

Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was ‘crying in pain’ before she died, inquest hears

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsDay 11 of the…

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