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Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

Advance polls open in Alberta byelection with 214 candidates, historic blank ballots

CAMROSE — Bob Pushie pulled a small piece of paper from his shirt pocket, where he had written a candidate's name the day before, and double-checked the spelling on his ballot.
'Outstanding' Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour

'Outstanding' Mboko hailed as role model for young Canadian tennis players, girls of colour

TORONTO — After her extraordinary win at the National Bank Open in Montreal, 18-year-old tennis sensation Victoria Mboko is being celebrated as a role model for the next generation of Canadian athletes.
Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them

Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them

This week, the BC Wildfire Service posted on Facebook two aerial view images of wildfires raging across densely forested terrain with aircraft attempting to douse the flames.
Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't run the next campaign

Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne says she won't run the next campaign

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will have to hire a new campaign manager for the next election, now that Jenni Byrne has said she will not be returning to the role.
Resident still nervous despite returning after evacuation from home for B.C. wildfire

Resident still nervous despite returning after evacuation from home for B.C. wildfire

A Vancouver Island artist who was evacuated from her home studio near an out-of-control wildfire says she remains nervous despite being allowed back this week.
Wildfires: Penalties for violating fire bans soar up to $150,000 in Newfoundland

Wildfires: Penalties for violating fire bans soar up to $150,000 in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S — As some of eastern Newfoundland's tinder-dry forests continued to burn out of control on Friday, the provincial government exponentially increased its fines for those caught lighting illegal fires.
Carney says Israel's plan to take over Gaza City threatens Palestinians and hostages

Carney says Israel's plan to take over Gaza City threatens Palestinians and hostages

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday Israeli's plan to take over Gaza City will worsen the humanitarian crisis in the enclave and threaten the lives of hostages still held by Hamas — but did not say whether Canada is considering sanctions
RFK Jr.'s war on mRNA vaccines breeds distrust, threatens Canada's access to development: experts

RFK Jr.'s war on mRNA vaccines breeds distrust, threatens Canada's access to development: experts

TORONTO — Canadian doctors and scientists say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research and development projects will have negative health effects in Canada and around the world.
Transportation Safety Board sends investigators to B.C. after tour boat runs aground

Transportation Safety Board sends investigators to B.C. after tour boat runs aground

Canada's Transportation Safety Board says it is looking into what happened when a sightseeing vessel ran aground in the waters off Metro Vancouver last weekend.
Iran International network says two journalists working in Canada targeted by regime

Iran International network says two journalists working in Canada targeted by regime

OTTAWA — As Canada and other countries accuse Tehran of spreading intimidation and violence abroad, an online broadcaster says two of its journalists working in Canada are among dozens who have been targeted by regime officials in recent weeks.