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'We're all in shock:' Neighbours mourn family of five killed in plane crash

'We're all in shock:' Neighbours mourn family of five killed in plane crash

A small but growing memorial, made up of bouquets and teddy bears, formed outside a home north of Toronto on Thursday as a community grieved a family of five killed in a small plane crash in Nashville.
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Trudeau won't say if Canada will restore funding to UN relief agency in Gaza Strip

Trudeau won't say if Canada will restore funding to UN relief agency in Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won't say if Canada intends to restore funding to a UN relief agency operating in the Gaza Strip. "We're not making any announcements today.
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Trudeau says some Pro-Palestinian protests cross line into hate, harassment

Trudeau says some Pro-Palestinian protests cross line into hate, harassment

OTTAWA — Pro-Palestinian protests that include hatred or harassing behaviour cross a line, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.
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Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production

Canada asking weapons-makers for plans to ramp up ammunition production

OTTAWA — Canada is giving two weapons manufacturers millions of dollars to come up with a plan to make more 155 mm ammunition as the war in Ukraine drags on.
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Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

Underfunding driving burnout crisis in Canada's women's shelters, new report finds

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Sparse, inadequate funding is driving a burnout crisis among staff at women's shelters and transition homes across the country, says a report released Thursday by a national non-profit.
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As Ottawa reels over multiple homicide, a look at recent mass killings across Canada

As Ottawa reels over multiple homicide, a look at recent mass killings across Canada

OTTAWA — The bodies of six people, including four children, were discovered Wednesday in a townhouse in Barrhaven, a suburb south of Ottawa.
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B.C. researcher says liver oil, meat trade threaten deepwater shark populations

B.C. researcher says liver oil, meat trade threaten deepwater shark populations

International trade and fishing regulations are needed immediately to prevent "irreversible" consequences, says new study.
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Montreal public health reports two new measles cases, bringing Quebec total to 12

Montreal public health reports two new measles cases, bringing Quebec total to 12

MONTREAL — Quebec health officials are reporting two more measles cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the province to 12.
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Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers

Judge will hear conspiracy argument in trial of Freedom Convoy organizers

OTTAWA — An Ontario court judge will entertain arguments that Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber acted as co-conspirators as part of their criminal trial, she announced in a decision Thursday.
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'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

'It's so sad': B.C. gardeners grieve as they take stock of cold snap's toll

RICHMOND — If you ask the "King of Succulents" Johnny Tai how his plants are doing, do it gently. The 80-year-old Richmond, B.C.
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