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Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

Around 70 Canadians stuck in Gaza, government officials say

OTTAWA — Around 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip and have asked for help, federal government officials said Wednesday, but the Canadian government has no way of reaching them without a humanitarian corridor.
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Safety alert: Canada-wide Costco cookie recall due to 'pieces of wood'

Safety alert: Canada-wide Costco cookie recall due to 'pieces of wood'

That is not what you want to find in your sweet treat.
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Baldrey: In one minute, B.C. politicians broke party lines to stand together. Here's why

Baldrey: In one minute, B.C. politicians broke party lines to stand together. Here's why

The current state of the B.C. Legislature, and where representatives stand on a "highly charged" issue, was recently shown in a single minute that included applause from both sides of the chamber.
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Metro Vancouver may see a shift to heavy rain and possible thunderstorms soon

Metro Vancouver may see a shift to heavy rain and possible thunderstorms soon

As much as 40 mm of wet stuff may fall in one day.
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Airbnb not behind Canadian residential rent increases, study says

Airbnb not behind Canadian residential rent increases, study says

Conference Board of Canada study contradicts recent research from McGill.
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Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

Major Canadian grocers won't confirm discounts, price freezes feds promised last week

Major grocers in Canada are not yet confirming whether they have committed to special promotions to stabilize grocery prices, as was recently promised by the federal government.
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Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan

"There's a huge amount of protection work that needs to be done that isn't happening, so you can say it's in a crisis mode."
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COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long-term-care vaccinations started

COVID-19, flu shot invitations going out; long-term-care vaccinations started

Invitations for COVID-19 and flu vaccines in B.C. are being offered in a staggered fashion, starting with the most vulnerable.
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Opinion: Debunking myths about the real impacts of cannabis legalization

Opinion: Debunking myths about the real impacts of cannabis legalization

There were concerns about changes that cannabis legalization might bring. But some trends that were already underway beforehand mostly carried on afterward.
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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation condemns wave of residential school denialism

National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation condemns wave of residential school denialism

"The efforts of families to find the children buried at residential school sites have become a lightning rod for hatred," said the head of the centre.
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