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Canadian Forces Snowbirds will not fly at an upcoming festival and likely a major summer air show in B.C. after a fleet aircraft was damaged when a takeoff failed Tuesday. The Department of National Defense said the team will not perform at the Penticton Peach Festival on Wednesday after a CT-114 Tutor aircraft was damaged …

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Not many houses in Halifax have a secret staircase that descends four stories into a large concrete cavern. But walking into the unassuming brown house on Duffus Street, it’s clear that this is no ordinary house. The building is owned by Halifax Water and is used to hide the entrance to a tunnel that goes …

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Border agents report that so-called “ghost guns” made from 3D-printed parts have been seized in the interior of British Columbia, after international shipments were intercepted at mail centers in Vancouver and Toronto. The Canada Border Services Agency says in a statement that agents executed a search warrant in West Kelowna on April 27 in connection …

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Content of the article Ottawa police have arrested a man they say crashed a vehicle into the gates of Parliament Hill while carrying “edged weapons,” including a sword. Content of the article The incident happened early Wednesday morning at 3:30 a.m. when an unauthorized vehicle drove onto Wellington Street, which is closed to traffic, and …

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Ten corrections officers initially accused of killing an inmate have filed a lawsuit against the Newfoundland and Labrador government, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the chief medical examiner, alleging a flawed investigation caused undue harm to their mental health , reputation and finances. All guards were present when inmate Jonathan Henoche died in a segregation …

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Nearly 70 per cent of Ontario nurses say they are unable to provide adequate care to patients due to a lack of time and resources, and nearly one in two are considering leaving the profession, a new survey suggests. The Ontario Association of Registered Practical Nurses (WeRPN) released survey results Tuesday, revealing the dire state …

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More than a third of Canadians say they would eliminate their Internet presence entirely if they could, according to a new survey. The survey, commissioned by VPN and cybersecurity provider NordVPN, included 10,800 participants from 11 countries, including 1,000 Canadians. It found that 36 per cent of Canadians would “delete” themselves from the Internet if …

More than a third of Canadians want to “remove” themselves from the Internet, survey finds. More than a third of Canadians want to “remove” themselves from the Internet, survey finds Read More »

Nancy Pelosi, center left, and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, center right, arrive at the president’s office in Taipei on August 3. Folla/Getty Images Suspected drones flew over Taiwan’s outlying islands and hackers attacked the website of its defense ministry, Taipei authorities said Thursday, a day after a visit by the speaker of the United States …

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Vehicle used in the murder Photo: Brayden Ursel A body was discovered near the William R. Bennett Bridge last Friday. The victim of last week’s alleged killing near the William R. Bennett Bridge is believed to have been killed by a vehicle. On the afternoon of July 29, a body was discovered in Okanagan Lake …

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On Wednesday night in Ottawa, three of the five Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidates took part in the third and final official debate of the 2022 race. Candidates Scott Aitchison, Roman Baber and Jean Charest delved into some of the main issues of the campaign. The half-English, half-French debate saw the trio discuss leadership, …

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