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EU tells Meta to change ‘addictive’ design features on Facebook, InstagramThe European Union accused Meta on Friday of breaching its social media law by designing Facebook and Instagram to get users hooked, and demanded changes.WorldJul 10
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Meta to build $13 billion data centre in Alberta, largest outside the U.S.Meta, the parent company of such social media platforms as Facebook and Instagra, has announced plans to build a $13-billion data centre in Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton.EnvironmentJul 8
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Ontario police warn of poultry scam circulating on Facebook MarketplaceOPP are reminding the public to be vigilant when making purchases online after an Ontario resident was defrauded while trying to buy chickens on Facebook Marketplace.CrimeMay 25
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Calgary police arrest 4, seize drugs and gun in stolen property investigationCalgary police have laid charges against four people following an investigation into recent break and enter and alleged sale of stolen property through Facebook Marketplace.CrimeApr 28
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U.S. man charged for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktail at wheelchair userThe incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. on July 2, according to Oklahoma County Detention Centre records.TrendingJul 9
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B.C. TV show says boat that sank off Richmond was ‘utilized’ for several years'Big Coast,' which has been running for 19 seasons, says the vessel that sank was 'utilized' for several years on the show and sold to new owners in Richmond over four years ago.CanadaJul 2
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Cat burglar? Suspect reportedly stole kitten before attempted bank robberyMaryland authorities said there were no injuries reported and did not provide the suspect's identity, but said the incident was under investigation.TrendingJul 15
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Labrador City declares state of emergency as fire forces evacuation of cabin areasThe Town of Labrador City declared a state of emergency Monday after officials ordered residents out of three neighbouring cabin areas as a wildfire burned nearby.FireJun 29
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Veteran pilot killed fighting N.W.T. wildfire was a trusted leader and patient mentorA veteran pilot killed while supporting wildfire crews in the Northwest Territories is being remembered as a skilled aviator, mentor and leader with over 25 years of experience.FireJul 11
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Ontario woman pleads guilty to defrauding Taylor Swift fans out of $265K in ticket scamAn agreed statement of facts says the couple spent almost $140,000 of the money on online gambling, resulting in a loss of roughly $56,000.CrimeJul 16
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Firefighters from Nova Scotia heading to Labrador where wildfires forced evacuationsEarlier this week, officials said about 120 people had been forced to flee their homes and cabins because of wildfires outside Labrador City.FireJul 3
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Evacuation order remains in place as glacial lake bursts near PembertonTechnical experts anticipate flood waters are likely to peak in Place Glacier’s downstream water channels late in the day on Wednesday, July 1, the Regional District stated.CanadaJun 30
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5 Nova Scotia libraries slated for closure will stay open until end of SeptemberAnnapolis Valley Regional Library voted to use half of its reserve funds to stay open for now. It's asking municipal partners for the full amount of what was previously requested.CanadaJul 14
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15-year-old dies after being hit by pickup truck at Lumby gatheringVernon North Okanagan RCMP said on Saturday, June 27, officers were called to a rural property near Lumby at approximately 11:50 p.m.CrimeJun 30
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Violent Pokémon card thefts on the rise in Laval, Que., police warnTen suspects were recently arrested in connection with several armed thefts, four of which involved the sale of the popular cards, investigators said in a news release Thursday.CrimeJun 18
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B.C. First Nation banishes 5 members who pose serious safety riskThe Taku River Tlingit First Nation has Traditional Territories in the Yukon Territories, Northern British Columbia, Canada and Alaska.PerspectivesJun 18
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Localized flooding on Yellowhead Trail following overnight stormSignificant traffic delays were felt across the city as several underpasses along the Yellowhead Trail were flooded by an overnight storm.CanadaJul 15
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Ottawa sees more than 100 mm of rain as severe Canada Day storm floods basementsA storm that started abruptly on Canada Day in Ottawa saw about 118 millimetres of rain fall and left thousands of people without power.WeatherJul 2
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Manitoba wildfire forces mandatory evacuation of Lynn LakeA mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Lynn Lake as a rapidly advancing wildfire threatens the community. Residents and visitors have been told to leave immediately.WeatherJun 27
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68-year-old man dies during special forces-inspired event on Welsh mountainRace organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'WorldJul 9