From CBC
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Fire at building under construction in north-end Halifax quickly extinguished
Witnesses described hearing a loud blast and seeing large plumes of black smoke on Tuesday morning as a building under construction in Halifax’s north end caught fire.
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Manitoba funds 3 mental health counsellors for first responders after Winnipeg firefighter's death
Manitoba politicians broke away from their regular agenda on Monday afternoon to pay tribute to a Winnipeg firefighter who died from suicide earlier this month. Preston Heinbigner had struggled with the trauma he had seen while responding to calls on the job, according to his friends and family.
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First responders need better access to mental health care, former Winnipeg firefighter says
A former Winnipeg firefighter who worked as a peer-support coordinator says the nature and repetition of helping other people in crisis is taking a toll on first responders. Josh Klassen said while his former employer is moving in the right direction more needs to be done to help workers who are struggling.
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Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more.
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Someone in Toronto just won $70 million
Someone in Toronto is about to come into some serious cash. They just don't know it yet. On Friday, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
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Canada's 1st public broadcaster needs $3M before October to stay on the air
Alberta's public radio station is relying on donations to stay on the air. CKUA, the country's first public broadcaster,...
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New miniseries on the murder of Victoria's Reena Virk draws attention and concern
In the fall of 1997, the community of Saanich was shaken by the murder of 14-year- old Reena Virk. She was killed by a group of teenagers, which sent shock waves across the rest of the country. Now Hulu has adapted the tragedy into a miniseries that’s set to stream on Disney+ in Canada starting May 8.
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Can Trudeau's budget restore 'generational fairness'? Economists say don't bet on it
The 2024 budget is being billed as a measure to restore a "generational fairness" after decades of older Canadians getting richer and younger ones getting poorer, mostly because of housing. Economists say the problems have been a long time in the making and it will take more than one budget to restore fairness.
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Meta's news ban changed how people share political info — for the worse, studies show
Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page.
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What you need to know for Sunday's Winnipeg whiteout street party
Whiteout street parties are coming back to downtown Winnipeg starting this Sunday, as the Jets take on the Colorado Avalanche for their first game in the NHL playoffs. Here's what you need to know.
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Brooke Henderson sinks long birdie putt from off the green at The Chevron Championship
Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., made a long birdie putt from the fringe on the 16th hole, on the way to shooting a 1-under 71 during the opening round of the first major of the LPGA season, The Chevron Championship in The Woodlands, Texas.
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2 Air Canada employees played key roles in $22.5M Pearson airport gold heist, police allege
Police say they have arrested multiple people and laid 19 charges in connection with what investigators are calling the largest gold heist in Canadian history.