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Policy revamp might save lives in next heat dome, but so could community, say experts

Policy revamp might save lives in next heat dome, but so could community, say experts

VICTORIA — She died in the arms of firefighters.
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Commonwealth falls short of condemning Russia as Trudeau prepares for G7

Commonwealth falls short of condemning Russia as Trudeau prepares for G7

KIGALI, Rwanda — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau headed to the G7 summit in Germany on Saturday without a consensus from the Commonwealth to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but with a chorus of countries calling for help to overcome the fallou
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Experts caution against becoming 'air-conditioned society' as heat waves get hotter

Experts caution against becoming 'air-conditioned society' as heat waves get hotter

Experts caution that residents and policymakers need to think beyond air conditioning as the predominant solution to the risks as climate change fuels heat waves that scientists say are becoming hotter and more frequent
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Indigenous conservation Canada's way of the future, Guilbeault says

Indigenous conservation Canada's way of the future, Guilbeault says

Most protected areas in Canada are now being proposed by Indigenous groups, who aim to look after those lands themselves
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RCMP reform would prevent political interference, criminologists say

RCMP reform would prevent political interference, criminologists say

OTTAWA — An Ottawa criminologist says questions about whether political pressure was placed on the RCMP commissioner in the Nova Scotia shooting investigation illustrate why Brenda Lucki should not report to the public safety minister.
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Uneven economic recovery does not bring all Canadian women with it: experts

Uneven economic recovery does not bring all Canadian women with it: experts

OTTAWA — After more than two years of economic turbulence through the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's workforce participation overall appears quite rosy for women.
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New federal task force to review government service delays, reduce wait times

New federal task force to review government service delays, reduce wait times

The federal government has created a special task force to help tackle the major delays with immigration applications and passport processing that have left Canadians frustrated.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $65 million draw. However, one of the 10 available $1 million Maxmillion prizes was claimed, with the winning ticket being sold in Quebec.
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Woman dozes off on train tracks, escapes injury as train screeches to halt

Woman dozes off on train tracks, escapes injury as train screeches to halt

A Prince Albert, Sask., woman has narrowly escaped serious injury after falling asleep between a set of train tracks
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Ex-CFL wide receiver Boden gets life for B.C. murder, no parole chance for 14 years

Ex-CFL wide receiver Boden gets life for B.C. murder, no parole chance for 14 years

VANCOUVER — A British Columbia judge has sentenced former Canadian Football League wide receiver Joshua Boden to life in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend, with no chance of parole for 14 years.
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