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Montreal public health warns of overdose spike as naloxone use reaches last year’s totalMontreal public health says overdose cases continue to climb, with naloxone use already matching all of last year as officials warn of increasingly toxic drugs.Health2 hours
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Halton police seize historic $5M worth of meth and cocaineHalton police say they seized $5 million in cocaine and methamphetamine, charging two men after a joint drug trafficking investigation.Canada8 hours
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‘They might have been toast’: Canoeists escape Ontario wildfireTwo canoeists have been rescued after spending days trapped by a fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Ontario that left them struggling to breathe.FireJul 15
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Ontario school board conducts bullying survey after student deathThe Limestone District School Board is asking families to share experiences with bullying as an independent school safety review continues after a student's death.CanadaJul 15
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Ont. man facing over 100 charges in Philippines sex abuse case, 4 children rescuedA Hamilton man is facing 136 charges after a Toronto police-led investigation into alleged livestreamed child sexual abuse helped rescue four children in the Philippines.CrimeJul 15
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Tornado warning ends for parts of ManitobaEnvironment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of Manitoba, saying a severe thunderstorm may be producing a tornado west of Salt Point.WeatherJul 11
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Toronto police seek 3 suspects after fatal North York shootingA 22-year-old man is dead and two others are injured after a targeted shooting in North York. Police say three masked suspects fled in a stolen car.CrimeJul 11
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Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in SaskatchewanTen tornadoes tied Saskatchewan's one-day record Friday as extreme heat fuelled severe storms, with Environment Canada warning more tornadoes are possible.WeatherJul 11
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New gene technology could help Canadian canola cope with extreme weatherCanadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.ConsumerJul 11
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Second suspect wanted after fatal tent fire in Ontario cityGreater Sudbury police are searching for a second man wanted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal tent fire in June.CrimeJul 10
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City says it kept surprise Ottawa fireworks secret over ‘public safety risks’The City of Ottawa says it didn't publicize a late-night fireworks display originally scheduled for Canada Day because officials feared it would create a public safety risk.CanadaJul 10
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Toronto airport gold heist suspect sees charges droppedCharges against one of nine people accused in the 2023 gold heist at Toronto Pearson International Airport have been withdrawn, according to court documents.CanadaJul 10
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Police seize nearly $6K in baby formula, hygiene products after fraud arrestA Vaughan man is facing fraud charges after police say he tried to buy baby formula and hygiene products using fraudulent payment methods in Whitby.CanadaJul 10
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Another Ontario police service warns of distraction theftsBrockville police are warning the public after another distraction-style jewelry theft, the latest in a string of similar scams reported across Canada.CrimeJul 9
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Heat wave could push humidex to 45 in Manitoba, SaskatchewanA prolonged heat wave is set to push temperatures into the mid-30s across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke lingers in northern regions.WeatherJul 9
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Doctor warns of ‘cancer tsunami’ as WHO projects sharp rise in cases by 2050A new WHO report warns annual cancer cases could rise from 20 million to nearly 35 million by 2050, with experts warning Canada must prepare for a 'cancer tsunami.'HealthJul 8
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Woman, 70, stabbed during attempted bag theft in SaskatoonA 26-year-old Saskatoon man is facing aggravated assault and robbery charges after police say a 70-year-old woman was stabbed during an attempted robbery.CrimeJul 8
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Ontario police officer charged with assault, uttering a threat while off-dutyA Kawartha Lakes police officer has been charged with assault and uttering a threat in connection with an alleged off-duty incident on Canada Day.CrimeJul 8
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Moroccan communities celebrate World Cup win across CanadaCanada's World Cup dream ended with a 3-0 loss to Morocco on Saturday. Moroccan communities, meanwhile, are celebrating their team's second consecutive trip to the quarter finals.SportsJul 4
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3 hurt, 2 arrested after confrontation near Victoria’s Beacon Hill ParkThree people were injured, including two who were taken to hospital, after an alleged assault with a weapon near Victoria's Beacon Hill Park.CanadaJul 4
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Canada honours U.S. Independence Day with joint fighter jet fly pastCanada is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with a joint military fly-past, a Niagara Falls light display, 250 maple trees and a message from Mark Carney.CanadaJul 4
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Canada’s historic World Cup run ends with 3-0 loss to MoroccoThe Canadian men's team hoped to keep its World Cup dreams alive against its highest-ranked opponent after advancing further than ever before on soccer’s biggest stage.SportsJul 4
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Ontario man charged after jet ski allegedly strikes Toronto lifeguard patrol vesselAn Ontario man has been charged after a jet ski allegedly collided with a Toronto lifeguard's patrol vessel, throwing the lifeguard into the water.CanadaJul 3
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Nearly $1M in jewelry recovered in Ontario retail theft investigationPeel police say they recovered nearly $1 million in stolen property after a lengthy investigation into retail thefts at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.CrimeJul 3
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Ottawa police rescue woman held hostage for more than 14 hoursA more than 14-hour hostage-taking incident in Ottawa ended Thursday night after tactical officers rescued a woman and arrested a suspect.CrimeJul 3
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