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Politics

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  Defence minister says Israel has right to defend itself in 'proportional way'

  Defence Minister Bill Blair says Israel has the right to defend itself in 'a calibrated and proportional way' following Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel on Tuesday.

• Foreign interference inquiry to hear from Global Affairs Canada officials today

  A federal inquiry into foreign interference plans to hear from senior Global Affairs Canada officials Friday.

• Mark Carney to release book 'The Hinge,' a look at Canada's 'path forward'

  Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is publishing his prescription for 'a path forward' as Canada faces an 'increasingly divided and dangerous' world.

Health

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  Breast cancer patient says she had to lie to get a mammogram in Ontario

  When an Ontario doctor refused to sign off on a mammogram for 38-year-old Sidra Lone, the mother of four says she was left with no choice but to lie.

• Staff at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital are calling for systemic changes just two days after its emergency room was more than three times above its capacity.

• An Ontario child has died after coming in contact with a rabid bat, a health official confirmed on Wednesday.

Sci-Tech

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  The U.S. and Microsoft disrupt a Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits

  A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into the systems of dozens of western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials, Microsoft and U.S. authorities said Thursday.

• When a massive asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, ants began farming fungi

  Exactly 150 years ago, scientists first discovered that leaf-cutter ants were cultivating gardens of fungi inside their nests, feeding the fungi bits of leaves and in turn eating the tips of the fungal webs.

• Google's search engine's latest AI injection will answer voiced questions about video and photos

  Google is pumping more artificial intelligence into its search engine.

Entertainment

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  Eminem is going to be a grandpa

  Rapper Eminem announced that his daughter Hailie Jade, 28, is expecting her first child via a new music video on Thursday for his song 'Temporary,' featuring Skylar Grey.

• Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist

  A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit filed Thursday that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.

• The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has begun delivering his final instructions to a northeastern Ontario jury today.

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  A Vancouver tenant is at war with his former landlord over what he calls an exorbitant charge for bent blinds.

• A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star.

• One week ahead of advance voting and there is no clear lead among the B.C. New Democratic Party, Conservative Party and Green Party, poll finds

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  Police forces in the Toronto area have stepped up their presence in Jewish and Muslim communities as the one-year anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel inches closer.

• A DoorDash driver who was caught on camera appearing to spit into an Ontario man’s drink has been removed from the platform, the food delivery company has confirmed.

• Airlines' challenge of Canada's passenger protection rules rejected by Supreme Court

  Canada's airlines have failed in their challenge of air passenger protection rules that the federal government implemented in 2019.

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  An annual ceremony is bringing together the families and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous people in hopes of raising awareness about the issue.

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  The synoptic setup preceding an unusually warm trend in southern Alberta will also create some cool, wet, and windy conditions for areas east of our province.

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  A car ended up on the lawn of a southeast Calgary home on Thursday after police conducted a takedown of a suspect reportedly driving dangerously.

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  The owner of a Gatineau, Que. café says it's 'silly' that Quebec's language watchdog is telling the business to write its Instagram posts in French.

• There was a decrease in the amount of waste heading to the City of Ottawa's landfill in the two months leading up to the city's new three-item garbage limit.

• A man is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle while cycling in Ottawa's south-west end.

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  At least two people are dead and others are injured after a fire ripped through a century-old building near Montreal's City Hall, sources told Noovo Info.

• Classes and campus activities at CEGEP de Valleyfield were cancelled Friday morning as a result of a police operation.

• Public transport users who regularly use Fabre, d'Iberville and Saint-Michel stations on the Montreal metro's blue line will have to be patient, as the emergency closure of the three stations announced on Thursday evening could stretch out over 'a few days, or even a few weeks.'

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  An Edmonton hot tub repairman who was the subject of a previous Â鶹´«Ã½ Edmonton report has been charged with fraud.

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  There'll be a few more leaves knocked off trees today and tomorrow as a low-pressure system makes it's way east across the province.

• Alberta's nurses could soon find themselves on the picket line as recent talks with the provincial government failed to secure a new agreement.

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  The federal Fisheries Department says it is concerned about a "pattern" of violence and threats toward its enforcement officers after two tense incidents off southwestern Nova Scotia last month.

• A 31-year-old man is facing theft and break-in charges in connection to a vandalism incident at the Fredericton Public Library that caused tens of thousands of dollars of damages over the weekend.

• A 28-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing a child pornography charge following a New Brunswick RCMP investigation.

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  Residents of an apartment building remain shaken up following an officer-involved shooting inside Wednesday afternoon that killed an armed man.

• The Opposition Tories introduced a motion to get the justice system to take another look at the case of Jordyn Reimer.

• Small business owners want to see a temporary program that helps combat retail theft be made permanent.

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  RCMP say fraudsters are continuing to ask for gas money before selling fake gold jewelry to people around Saskatchewan.

• Regina home sales in August reached the second highest amount ever for the month, a report from Saskatchewan REALTORS Association says.

• A husband and wife have been on the road trip of a lifetime and have decided to stop in Saskatchewan for the winter.

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  Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges after a car crashed into the side of a Kitchener home at 3:30 a.m.

• A Cambridge, Ont. father wants answers after his adult son, who has autism, was arrested and charged with assault after an encounter with a jogger.

• The Region of Waterloo Is considering extending funding for the hybrid shelter on Erbs Road.

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  The mayor of Loon Lake is appealing to both provincial and federal government leaders for assistance in dealing with rising crime in the village, which has seen an increase in vandalism, theft, and property damage.

• Staff at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital are calling for systemic changes just two days after its emergency room was more than three times above its capacity.

• RCMP say fraudsters are continuing to ask for gas money before selling fake gold jewelry to people around Saskatchewan.

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  A motorcyclist is left with serious, life-altering injuries after a crash on Highway 11 in northern Ontario on Wednesday morning.

• Two more Elliot Lake teens have been charged in connection to the break-in at the local arena last week and are accused of causing more than $50,000 in damage.

• The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has begun delivering his final instructions to a northeastern Ontario jury today.

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  A London, Ont. man, who pleaded guilty earlier this year in a harassment case, has been sentenced to two months in jail for criminal harassment of a Windsor, Ont. family.

• Despite extensive searches and sampling from 17 cooling tower sites in proximity to the cases, no samples of legionella bacteria have yet been matched to the outbreak.

• Coun. Sam Trosow admits he can’t be certain if it was a beer or a non-alcohol beer that he can be seen drinking during last week’s council meeting.

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  The Ministry of Labour is investigating a workplace incident in Georgian Bluffs, south of Owen Sound.

• An Orillia man faces an additional criminal charge as part of an internet child exploitation investigation that included a search of the accused's residence in June and several items confiscated as evidence.

• Governance, leadership, quality of care, operations, and financial performance are all concerns highlighted in a final report from an investigation into Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston.

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  A London, Ont. man, who pleaded guilty earlier this year in a harassment case, has been sentenced to two months in jail for criminal harassment of a Windsor, Ont. family.

• County Road 37 between County road 14 and Mersea road 10, was reported closed around 6:45 a.m. following a crash involving a tractor trailer and a pickup truck.

• Police are no longer looking for the second suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in downtown Windsor. According to police, a 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday at police headquarters.

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  Politicians are continuing to promote their promises across British Columbia as the provincial election campaign nears its midway point.

• One person is dead after a floatplane carrying three people crashed Wednesday evening in a remote inlet on British Columbia's central coast.

• A five-seat sushi counter located inside another restaurant is the latest Vancouver eatery to receive a Michelin star.

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  Three young suspects have been arrested in connection with a swarming attack on a teenager in B.C.'s Okanagan last week – and authorities have asked the public to stop circulating disturbing videos of the incident.

• A father in Kelowna is furious after his 13-year-old daughter was brutally beaten on Gyro Beach. He is calling for criminal charges in the devastating attack, which was caught on video by multiple bystanders.

• The officer who shot and killed a forcible confinement suspect in Kamloops two years ago was justified in doing so, according to the Independent Investigations Office of B.C.

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  WestJet has changed its operations at the Lethbridge Airport, and it means there's now only a single daily flight from Lethbridge to Calgary, down from three flights a day, as offered previously.

• Archie's Exotic Pet Rescue has been open about six years and, like many other animal rescues, it has seen a surge in surrenders.

• It’s almost deadline day for Lethbridge residents interested in becoming members of one of the city’s boards, commissions and committees (BCCs).

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  Two more Elliot Lake teens have been charged in connection to the break-in at the local arena last week and are accused of causing more than $50,000 in damage.

• The judge overseeing the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has begun delivering his final instructions to a northeastern Ontario jury today.

• A man charged with first-degree murder in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., doesn't have to sit in the prisoner's box when his trial begins next month, a judge with the Superior Court of Justice has ruled.

N.L.

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  Marathon goat: Animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

  He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event's undisputed champion.

• Labrador residents say 'inhumane' food prices force families to go hungry

  A mother in a community where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country says grocery prices are 'inhumane' and retailers are putting profits ahead of people’s basic human right to food.

• Small English soccer team has huge year, thanks in part to Newfoundland and Labrador

  A soccer game in England on Tuesday night drove a spike in online traffic across the Atlantic to a website launched by the Newfoundland and Labrador government.