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Grizzly bear injures hiker on Opal Hills Trail in Jasper National Park

One person sustained minor injuries Thursday after surprising a grizzly bear at close distance. Parks Canada credits bear spray and...

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NDP Leader Nenshi leaving Edmonton-Strathcona to run in Calgary next provincial election

Nenshi won byelection in Edmonton riding just over a year ago; says move gives "Edmonton-Strathcona a new representative from this...

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Radio-Canada faces threat of labour action on federal election debate day, September 23

The broadcaster is preparing for the possibility the leaders' debate could be cancelled if a work stoppage begins the same day.

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Meta alerts parents when teens discuss suicide or self-harm with AI chatbot

The social media company rolled out new safety tools Thursday in Canada, the U.S., U.K., and Australia to flag at-risk conversations.

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Highway 1 closed at Boston Bar as wildfires spread in Fraser Canyon

Two out-of-control wildfires are forcing evacuations and road closures near Hope. Metro Vancouver's air quality could worsen as smoke...

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Canada-U.S. trade talks stalled as Trump administration dismisses Canadian concessions

The U.S. Trade Representative said Canada's recent reversals on digital services tax and streaming regulations don't merit credit. CUSMA...

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Tornado watch issued for southeast Alberta including Lethbridge Thursday

Environment Canada downgraded a red warning to orange-level watch after tracking a severe thunderstorm near Warner, about 280 kilometres...

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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

British government says Argentine players' post-match banner claiming sovereignty over disputed islands violates FIFA rules on political...

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Collins First Nation loses homes to wildfire; AFN calls for federal emergency support

Namaygoosisagagun First Nation (Collins First Nation) north of Thunder Bay fled by boat as wildfires destroyed over 30 homes. The AFN...

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Ontario announces rabies vaccine bait drop program from July 20 through mid-September

Hand-distributed and aerial baits will protect communities in Cornwall, Niagara, Thousand Islands, and Johnstown regions.

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Canada pauses parents and grandparents sponsorship program through 2026

IRCC says the pause allows focus on processing the 60,500 applications already in the system to address extended wait times.

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Bow Glacier Falls Trail reopens with warning signs after two deaths in 2025 rockslide

Parks Canada says the Banff hiking trail is now accessible but with signs steering hikers away from the most hazardous areas near the falls.