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Canadians say they saw beatings, felt helpless as Israel intercepted Gaza flotilla

8+ hour, 10+ min ago  (1391+ words) This grab from black and white CCTV footage shows members on flotilla boat with hands in air as Israeli forces intercepted activists who set sail earlier this month from Barcelona attempting to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza, near the…...

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Petition circulating to stop killer's release to Nunavut

1+ day, 9+ min ago  (550+ words) Editor's note: This story contains details that some readers may find disturbing. When Rachel Seepola Michael was told the man responsible for her mother's death could be released from prison on Aug. 26, she began fearing for her life." Rachel was…...

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Six Canadians detained by Israel off coast of Cyprus: flotilla organizer

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (818+ words) This grab from CCTV footage shows activists aboard a flotilla boat with their hands in the air as a boat approaches one of more than 50 vessels that departed from the port of Marmaris, Turkey, last week in what organizers of…...

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Flaherty's OT goal moves Victoire closer to first Walter Cup

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (695+ words) Montreal Victoire teammates celebrate after Montreal Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) scored against Ottawa Charge during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que. , on Saturday, May 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov LAVAL - Maggie Flaherty saw five Ottawa Charge players headed toward…...

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Flaherty scores overtime winner to give Victoire a 2-1 win over Charge

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (356+ words) Emily Clark (26) of the Ottawa Charge defends against the Montreal Victoire's Maggie Flaherty (91) during first period PWHL playoff action in Laval, Que. , on May 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov LAVAL - Maggie Flaherty scored 14: 12 into overtime to give the Montreal Victoire…...

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Temporary resident takes immigration department to court over denied "Francophone" application

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (713+ words) Sahil received adequate French test scores to prove the language competency needed for the Francophone Mobility Program. Document provided by Sahil. A temporary resident in B. C. is fighting the government's decision to deny him a work permit extension under a special…...

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Talks between TTC and CUPE Local 2 continue past deadline

4+ day, 10+ min ago  (214+ words) A Toronto Transit Commission sign is shown at a downtown Toronto subway stop Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The TTC and CUPE Local 2 have extended contract talks, temporarily avoiding a potential strike. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy Efforts to avoid a strike by…...

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Montreal Victoire host Ottawa Charge in Game 2 of Walter Cup final

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (148+ words) Montreal Victoire's Abby Roque (11) scores on Ottawa Charge goaltender Gwyneth Philips (33) during overtime PWHL playoff hockey action in Laval, Que. , on Thursday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov LAVAL - The Montreal Victoire can grab a commanding lead in the Walter…...

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Ontario now testing asymptomatic people for hantavirus; low-risk cases to stop isolating if negative

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (504+ words) TORONTO - Ontario's ministry of health said it is now testing asymptomatic people with connections to a hantavirus-stricken cruise, a shift from government remarks made earlier this week, as health officials around the world grapple with the role of testing in…...

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Dust Storm, High Winds Leave Hundreds of Manitoba Hydro Outages

4+ day, 10+ hour ago  (334+ words) High winds and dust storm conditions knocked out power to thousands of Manitoba Hydro customers Thursday night and into Friday, as crews responded to widespread damage across southern Manitoba. Manitoba Hydro said downed power lines, broken trees and poor visibility…...