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How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who's hurting the most

How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who's hurting the most

OTTAWA — Inflation has eroded purchasing power for many Canadians, but the experience with rapidly rising prices has been far from uniform.
The state of the union? Unapologetically pro-American, to hear Joe Biden tell it

The state of the union? Unapologetically pro-American, to hear Joe Biden tell it

WASHINGTON — U.S.
'It was a chaotic situation': Toronto man stuck in Turkey recounts earthquake

'It was a chaotic situation': Toronto man stuck in Turkey recounts earthquake

Zein Almoghraby ran outside his hotel room in southeast Turkey when the building began shaking early Monday morning. Once he stepped into the hallway, the Toronto resident saw people running frantically down the stairs.
Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care offer to premiers

Trudeau lays out $196-billion, 10-year health-care offer to premiers

OTTAWA — The federal government has presented a new health-care funding offer that would see Ottawa shift $196 billion to the provinces and territories over the next 10 years in exchange for commitments to massively upgrade health-care data collectio
B.C's pink sea urchins are on the move to shallower waters thanks to climate change

B.C's pink sea urchins are on the move to shallower waters thanks to climate change

VANCOUVER — Pink sea urchins off the coast of Vancouver Island are expanding into shallower waters, in what researchers say is an indication of how rapidly climate change is affecting ocean life.
Turpel-Lafond returns second honorary degree after being told of identity review

Turpel-Lafond returns second honorary degree after being told of identity review

VICTORIA — Royal Roads University says it has accepted the return of an honorary doctorate from retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who was the subject of a CBC investigation about her claims of Indigenous heritage last fall.
U.S. actor in Nevada sex case also charged in B.C., as Alberta police seek warrant

U.S. actor in Nevada sex case also charged in B.C., as Alberta police seek warrant

KEREMEOS, B.C. — A former actor in the movie "Dances With Wolves" who is facing eight sex-related charges in Nevada is also facing a charge in British Columbia and could soon be facing more allegations in Alberta. Documents filed in B.C.
National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.

National reconciliation day to become September statutory holiday in B.C.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government introduced legislation Tuesday to make Sept.
Canadian military plane heads home after two surveillance flights over Haiti

Canadian military plane heads home after two surveillance flights over Haiti

OTTAWA — A Canadian Armed Forces surveillance plane was heading home on Tuesday after two intelligence-collecting flights over Haiti.
Iqaluit says it has lost at least 6 million litres of water due to issues with system

Iqaluit says it has lost at least 6 million litres of water due to issues with system

IQALUIT, Nunavut — The City of Iqaluit says it lost between six and 10 million litres of water over the past three days as crews worked to address problems with its piped water system.