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Dermatologists desperately want gen Z to stop ‘tanmaxxing’ — but are their warnings effective?
TORONTO — Dr. Julia Carroll feels like the progress made over years of educating people…
Canada has half as many measles cases as U.S.: WHO data
Measles data from the World Health Organization show that Canada has half the number of…
Carney’s work hours reduced next week but his eyes still on priorities: PM’s office
OTTAWA — Canada’s prime minister will be working reduced hours for a week starting Monday…
Here’s a list of B.C.’s most destructive wildfires seasons
VANCOUVER — A ferocious fire has forced thousands of residents out in Summerland and Peachland…
LGBTQ+ political candidates in Quebec report a wave of online hate
MONTRÉAL — As pride month celebrations take place across Quebec, political candidates from sexual and…
Delirium is often missed by health providers. Could an AI risk predictor help?
TORONTO — Bruce MacLeod never thought he would forget his own birthday. But a couple…
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
When Tom Davison’s son-in-law invested in firefighting equipment for their orchard near Vernon, B.C., after…
Ottawa commissions project to track ‘news deserts’ in Canada
OTTAWA — The federal government is working on a project that would map out areas…
Officials urging British Columbia residents to obey wildfire evacuation orders
Officials in the Central Okanagan are urging people who have remained in their homes in…
Mother, son march in protest as Turkish, Syrian nationals face immigration limbo
TORONTO — As the clock ticks down on a temporary program that brought a wave…
Evacuations underway as new Okanagan, B.C., wildfire explodes in size
SUMMERLAND — Evacuations are underway around Summerland, B.C., after a new wildfire west of Okanagan…
Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
B.C. police launch wildfire arson investigations, as blazes raise trauma in Shuswap
Terry Evans was driving home from picking up groceries with his wife on the north…
Prosecution rests in trial of man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter
ELIZABETHTOWN — The prosecution wrapped up its case against a man charged with second-degree murder…
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade…
Federal government’s handful of health cut reversals won’t help most refugees: doctors
TORONTO — The federal government has reinstated full coverage for a handful of health-care services…
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced…
Eighth federal byelection required by mid-April with Conservative MP’s upcoming exit
OTTAWA — Voters are headed for an eighth federal byelection between Aug. 31 and mid-April…
Two 18-year-olds charged in fatal Salsa on St. Clair shooting
TORONTO — A pair of 18-year-olds have been charged with first-degree murder in last month’s…
Researchers confirm a tornado touched down in Repentigny, Que. on Aug. 2
MONTREAL — Researchers have confirmed that a storm that damaged trees and buildings in a…
‘Not yet strong’: Canada adds surprise 75,000 jobs in July but recovery still ongoing
OTTAWA — Canada’s job market took a leap toward recovery in July, adding 75,000 jobs,…
Ford calls on Carney to extend gas tax cut or make it permanent
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to make a…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent in July. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent in July. Here are the…