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Canada's Sarah Mitton earns Diamond League shot put silver medal

Canada's Sarah Mitton earns Diamond League shot put silver medal

The 27-year-old from Brooklyn, N.S., finished second to Chase Ealey of the U.S. in Eugene, Ore.
Canadian women's volleyball team starts Olympic qualifier beating the Netherlands

Canadian women's volleyball team starts Olympic qualifier beating the Netherlands

The top two teams in each pool of eight qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyers

Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyers

Large swaths of Ontario will lose their local newspapers as one of the country's largest media conglomerates ends print editions for its community news titles
Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

Maritimers race to tie down gear, stock up on food as hurricane Lee approaches

The worst conditions should last about 12 hours, but rain and high winds could batter some areas for more than 24 hours and perhaps up to 36 hours
As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

As Lee bears down, East Coasters 'can't believe' cell service spotty in some areas

Poor rural cell service drew public criticism — and promises by politicians to fix the problem — during the July 21-22 flash flooding in Nova Scotia, when the downpour of more than 250 millimetres of rain in a few hours resulted in four deaths
E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say

E. coli outbreak spotlights daycare food safety, experts say

Canada is in the midst of building up its child-care system with a recent cash infusion from the federal government, and so far food hasn't been a big part of the conversation
Health professionals, patients challenging rejection to use psilocybin in training

Health professionals, patients challenging rejection to use psilocybin in training

Several peer-reviewed studies have found such psychotherapy can safely and effectively treat patients dealing with psychological and physical pain that is otherwise treatment resistant
Manitoba Tories promise to lift the provincial sales tax from restaurant meals

Manitoba Tories promise to lift the provincial sales tax from restaurant meals

The Tories say the move would help an industry hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and make dining more affordable
National home sales fall 4% between July and August as market slows: CREA

National home sales fall 4% between July and August as market slows: CREA

The national housing market slowed last month with sales and prices tumbling between July and August as the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate hike rattled buyers
Canadian tech organization urges 'responsible' approach to AI regulation

Canadian tech organization urges 'responsible' approach to AI regulation

An organization representing more than 150 Canadian tech companies is calling on the country to take a sensitive but speedy approach to artificial intelligence