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New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

New tentative deal is reached in B.C. port workers dispute

The two sides involved in a labour dispute affecting about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia say they've reached a new tentative deal.
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Mom in B.C. Amber Alert charged with abduction after children found safe in Alberta

Mom in B.C. Amber Alert charged with abduction after children found safe in Alberta

SURREY, B.C. — The mother of two children who became the subject of an 11-day Amber Alert across British Columbia has been charged with abduction after being arrested in Alberta, police announced Sunday. Surrey RCMP Cpl.
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RCMP say six people killed in small plane crash west of Calgary

RCMP say six people killed in small plane crash west of Calgary

CANMORE, Alta. — RCMP in Alberta say six people have died in a small plane crash in a mountainous area west of Calgary.
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Transportation Safety Board begins investigation into plane crash that left six dead

Transportation Safety Board begins investigation into plane crash that left six dead

KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Transportation Safety Board has started its investigation into the cause of a small plane crash that left six people dead in the Rockies west of Calgary.
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'Letters of heaven': Kyiv coffee shop manager proud to be called up to fight Russia

'Letters of heaven': Kyiv coffee shop manager proud to be called up to fight Russia

Anton says he has always been willing to pick up arms and fight for Ukraine. He recently got his wish, receiving a letter calling him into military service in his country's battle with Russia.
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'Complacency' blamed for N.S. struggles with flooding, other climate disasters

'Complacency' blamed for N.S. struggles with flooding, other climate disasters

HALIFAX — On the night floodwaters swept through his Nova Scotia county, taking lives and tearing out bridges, Doug Pynch says he had trouble believing an emergency alert that flashed across his phone.
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RCMP in British Columbia lifts Amber Alert after two missing children located safe

RCMP in British Columbia lifts Amber Alert after two missing children located safe

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in British Columbia said Saturday night they are relieved that the two children who were subjects of an Amber Alert issued about 10 days ago have been located safely.
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The Canadian Press no longer using names in B.C. Amber Alert case

The Canadian Press no longer using names in B.C. Amber Alert case

Editors: The Canadian Press is choosing to no longer name any of the subjects related to the most recently lifted Amber Alert in B.C. The children have both been found safe.
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Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.

Firefighter killed while battling Donnie Creek wildfire in B.C.

A firefighter has been killed in northeastern British Columbia, marking the second such fatality in the province this month and the fourth in Canada during this year's record fire season.
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Excitement, optimism as hundreds line up to ride Montreal's new light-rail train line

Excitement, optimism as hundreds line up to ride Montreal's new light-rail train line

MONTREAL — Lineups wound through Montreal's central transit station on Saturday as tens of thousands of people waited to board the metro area's new light-rail train system, with many showing up just to marvel at the new service even if they don't exp
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