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Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

MOOSOMIN, Sask. — An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off.
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Lion Electric plans to focus on buses rather than trucks in bid to attract buyer

Lion Electric plans to focus on buses rather than trucks in bid to attract buyer

MONTREAL — Quebec electric-vehicle maker Lion Electric Co. wants to focus on building school buses rather than trucks as part of a restructuring plan that would return all manufacturing operations to the province.
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The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage are found in Gaza, army says

The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage are found in Gaza, army says

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza , the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man's son.
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'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

'Time for a refresh': University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America.
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Cabinet ministers say they must not overreact to Trump's threats of annexation

Cabinet ministers say they must not overreact to Trump's threats of annexation

OTTAWA — Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada but should still take them seriously.
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Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control and destroy homes across the Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force Wednesday, destroying more than 1,000 structures and killing at least two people as desperate residents escaped through flames, ferocious winds and
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Former Toronto police officer charged with sexual offence dating back to 1980s: SIU

Former Toronto police officer charged with sexual offence dating back to 1980s: SIU

TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog says a former Toronto police officer has been charged with a sexual offence dating back to the early 1980s.
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'Minimal impact': Barrie tattoo studio receives eco-certification

'Minimal impact': Barrie tattoo studio receives eco-certification

'We can confidently say 95 per cent of the tattoo supplies we use are eco-friendly,' says Georgian Pines Tattoo Studio owner
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Dominic LeBlanc says he won't run for Liberal leadership as party caucus meets

Dominic LeBlanc says he won't run for Liberal leadership as party caucus meets

OTTAWA — The federal Liberal caucus gathered on Parliament Hill on Wednesday with speculation swirling about which of its members will put their names forward to lead the party into the next election — and with one potential contender bowing out.
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B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

B.C. basketball team to skip games over alleged mistreatment of trans player

A group of collegiate basketball players in B.C.
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